Nashville Symphony: Upcoming November Events
Nashville Symphony November 2024 Concerts Feature Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and Violinist Ray Chen; Guest Conductor Michael Francis and Pianist Natasha Paremski; Works by Dvořák, Rachmaninoff, Sibelius, Shostakovich, and More.
Plus
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Silkroad Ensemble – American Railroad with Rhiannon Giddens (w/o orchestra)
- An Evening with Fran Lebowitz (w/o orchestra)
- Wild Symphony
- Danish String Quartet (w/o orchestra)
- Shostakovich Quartets
- Dionne Warwick (w/o orchestra)
NASHVILLE, TN—October 1, 2024 – The Nashville Symphony’s November 2024 schedule features classical masterworks, live-to-film performances of The Nightmare Before Christmas; two Artist Spotlight Series performances; one-night-only engagements with Fran Lebowitz and R&B mega-star Dionne Warwick; a family concert for all types of animals; and a symphonic tribute to Genesis and Phil Collins. Listed concerts, dates, times, and pricing subject to change.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
Saturday, November 2, 7:30 PM; Sunday, November 3, 2:00 PM\Tickets: Starting at $81
Experience Tim Burton’s delightfully wicked tale on the big screen with the Nashville Symphony performing Danny Elfman’s score live. This seasonal classic follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, as he tries to hijack Christmas with his band of bats, ghouls, and goblins. More information.
Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto
Friday, November 8; Saturday, November 9, 7:30 PM\Tickets: Starting at $29
Michael Francis opens his Nashville debut concert with American composer Carlos Simon’s exuberant interpretation of the rich energy and joyous scenery of a vibrant city block in Harlem. Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances are always a crowd pleaser, and pianist Natasha Paremski, known for her fiery and wildly dynamic approach to the Russian repertoire, joins for Rachmaninoff’s lush, romantic, and dramatic Second Piano Concerto. More information.
Silkroad Ensemble – American Railroads with Rhiannon Giddens
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Sunday, November 10, 7:30 PM\Tickets: Starting at $49
Silkroad Ensemble’s newest initiative, American Railroad, illuminates the impact that the African American, Chinese, Indigenous, Irish, and other immigrant communities had on the creation of the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad and connecting railways in North America. Exploring the dissemination of cultures across the United States, the railroad was to North America what the Silk Road was to China, the Far East, and Europe. More information. (Presented without the Nashville Symphony.)
Fran Lebowitz
Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 PM\Tickets: Starting at $41
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, author, journalist, and social observer Fran Lebowitz. stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Don’t miss when Lebowitz brings her scathing and insightful cultural satire to the Schermerhorn for one night only. More information. (Presented without the Nashville Symphony.)
A Symphonic Celebration of Genesis & Phil Collins
Thursday, November 14; Friday, November 15; Saturday, November 16, 7:30 PM\Tickets: Starting at $36
Known for his singular drumming style and song writing for the mega-band Genesis and his numerous chart-topping classics, Phil Collins penned unforgettable hits that changed the landscape of popular music. This symphonic rock tribute, conducted by Stuart Chafetz, features two vocalists, a full band, and the Nashville Symphony performing orchestrations of “Follow You Follow Me,” “Abacab,” “I Missed Again,” and other hits. More information.
Wild Symphony
Sunday, November 17, 3:00 PM\Tickets: Starting at $22
Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Featuring nearly two dozen musical portraits drawn from the animal kingdom, “Wild Symphony” includes original poetry and music by author and composer Dan Brown. More information.
Danish String Quartet
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Monday, November 18, 7:30 PM\Tickets: Starting at $30
This GRAMMY® Award-nominated ensemble continues to assert its distinction among the world’s finest string quartets. Performing together for 20+ years, the Danish String Quartet is admired for impeccable musicianship, sophisticated artistry, exquisite clarity of ensemble, and, above all, an unmatched ability to play as one. More information. (Presented without the Nashville Symphony.)
Dionne Warwick
Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 PM\Tickets: Starting at $73
R&B mega-star and six-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Dionne Warwick makes her Schermerhorn debut. Warwick’s six-decade career includes more than 75 charted hit songs, more than 100 million records sold, and 18 consecutive Top 100 singles. In concert, audiences will stroll down memory lane as Warwick performs her legendary hits like “Don’t Make Me Over,” “Walk on By,” and “Say a Little Prayer,.” More information. (Presented without the Nashville Symphony.)
Guerrero Conducts Dvořák, Sibelius, and Shostakovich
Friday, November 22; Saturday, November 23, 7:30 PM\Tickets: Starting at $29
The violinist and online sensation Ray Chen is the centerpiece of this concert, with his flashy rendition of Sibelius’s violin concerto. Giancarlo highlights the woodwinds in Dvořák’s joyous Carnival Overture and showcases the power and virtuosity of the entire orchestra in Shostakovich’s brooding Tenth Symphony. More information.
Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, the Nashville Symphony inspires and engages a diverse and growing community with extraordinary live orchestral music experiences. Since its founding in 1946, the Nashville Symphony has been celebrated for its dedication to contemporary American orchestral music, innovative programming across multiple genres, and a prolific recording schedule that has produced 14 GRAMMY® Awards and 27 nominations. Reaching almost 550,000 Middle Tennesseans annually through more than 500 concerts, educational programs, and community engagement events, the Nashville Symphony also connects with nearly 13 million people worldwide through recordings, broadcasts, and streaming.
The Nashville Symphony is a nonprofit organization supported by individuals, corporations, and foundations. To learn more about educational initiatives, visit nashvillesymphony.org/education. For additional information or to donate, please visit nashvillesymphony.org.
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