Rita Barbour Kern Masterworks Inspired by two iconic American women, Pulitzer-prize winning composer Kevin Puts has created a multimedia experience that demands to be seen and heard live. Renée Fleming makes her triumphant return to Toledo, singing from the letters of Georgia O’Keefe. Joined by baritone Rod Gilfry, who portrays Ms. O’Keefe’s longtime correspondent and partner Alfred […]

Hartmann Bogan Jazz American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Stan Kenton was known for his innovative approach to big band jazz. Experimenting with progressive jazz, bebop, and Latin influences, his music often featured bold brass sections and intricate rhythms. The Toledo Jazz Orchestra takes on the dynamic energy, driving rhythms and adventurous harmonies of Stan […]

Brimming with passion, drama, and romance, Schubert's Rosamunde Overture sets the stage for an evocative adventure. Violinist Paul Huang makes his Toledo debut performing Mozart's dazzling fourth violin concerto, with its graceful melodies and exquisite craftsmanship showcasing the virtuosity of both composer and soloist. The program concludes with Bruckner's Symphony No. 4, "Romantic," a majestic […]

Usually, you'll find Rick Steves touring the great destinations of Europe for his acclaimed PBS television series or within the pages of his numerous travel guides. Now you can find him on a Symphonic Journey with the Toledo Symphony. From Italy, England, Austria, Norway and beyond, Steves combines Europe's most stirring orchestral classics with beautiful […]

A century ago, a piercing clarinet glissando opened the premiere performance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and forever changed American music. The fusion of jazz and popular elements vividly depicted New York City in 1924 and opened upopened possibilities for generations of composers to follow.  Copland fused melodies inspired by American roots music with […]

Immerse yourself in the majesty of Handel's Messiah, an awe-inspiring journey through Christ's story, from birth to Ascension. Experience the power of music at Rosary Cathedral, as Alain Trudel and the Toledo Symphony bring this masterpiece to life in an unforgettable evening of inspiration and artistry. This program made possible by an anonymous donor.