The richness of music from the Americas is on full display in this captivating program. Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera’s extraordinary string quartet combines rhythmic ferocity with South American folk music. Uruguayan native Enrique Crespo’s delightful brass quintet takes the listener on a sonic tour of the Americas, including the sounds of New Orleans, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, and Mexico. Cuban jazz musician Paquito D’Rivera is a master at combining jazz and classical traditions. His lively wind quintet is a tribute to the sounds of the Caribbean, Venezuela, and American jazz.

This thrilling program celebrates history’s greatest musicals, including The Lion King, Hamilton, Jersey Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, and the biggest blockbuster of them all: Wicked. A trio of phenomenal vocalists offer breathtaking performances with Evan Roider on the podium, conductor of more than 1,000 performances of Wicked.

Jazz artist Byron Stripling first stepped into the spotlight as lead trumpeter and star soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra. In this homage to the birth of the blues, Byron leads you on a journey through the classic melodies of hits made famous by Jazz Age icons and New Orleans favorites such as Muddy Waters, Ma Rainey, and Louis Armstrong.

James Bond may have preferred “shaken,” but this symphonic tribute to 007’s musical legacy is guaranteed to leave you “stirred!” This thrilling concert features iconic themes and lush vocals from across the Bond universe, from Goldfinger to Goldeneye (and more). Relive the suspense, passion, and glamour with soaring melodies and powerful brass.