Schedule

SZEWCZYK River City Fanfare

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5

   I. Allegro con brio no repeats

DEBUSSY/CAPLET Claire de lune

PUCCINI/PANIZZA Intermezzo from Madama Butterfly

SCHWARTZ/RICKETTS Highlights from Wicked

COPLAND Shaker Variations

TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings

   IV. Finale

WAGNER, Prelude from Die Meistersinger

WILLIAMS Star Wars Suite, Throne Room & End Credits

THOMPSON To See the Sky

COPLAND Clarinet Concerto

PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5

Giovanni Bertoni, Clarinet

Courtney Lewis, Conductor

Tony DeSare’s signature vocals and robust piano style join the Jacksonville Symphony to pay tribute to the iconic songs of GRAMMY®-winning artist, Billy Joel. Experience full symphonic orchestrations of some of Billy Joel’s most beloved hits like “Only the Good Die Young,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind,” “You May Be Right,” “Movin Out,” “My Life,” “Don’t Ask Me Why” and many more.

Dolly Parton brings her music to orchestras worldwide! Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony, is an innovative multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, audiences will hear new and innovative orchestrations of her hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” in addition to her personal favorites and a selection from her upcoming Broadway musical. Co-produced by Dolly Parton together with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing.

Repertoire including:

MOZART Die Zauberflöte: Overture

DEBUSSY/BUSSER Petite Suite, IV. Ballet

PRICE Adoration

FAURE Pelléas et Mélisande II. Fileuse

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Capriccio espagnole, IV + V

Featuring Classical Kids Live!

Based on an original poem and characters created by Tim Burton, the film was first released in 1993 as The Nightmare Before Christmas. Directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach), the film follows the earnestbut- misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town's beloved Pumpkin King.

TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker

PUCCINI Tosca

Courtney Lewis, Conductor

Gregory Keller, Stage Director

Sara Gartland Floria, Tosca

Robert Stahley Mario, Cavaradossi

Kyle Albertson Baron, Scarpia

The Florida Ballet and Jacksonville Dance Theatre return to Jacoby Symphony Hall for this highly anticipated annual collaboration with the Jacksonville Symphony. This dynamic program seamlessly blends the elegance of ballet with the energy of modern dance, creating a breathtaking fusion that will captivate and thrill. It’s a celebration of movement, music and artistry that you won’t want to miss.