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Out of this world. Francesco returns and springs into action with John Adams’ kinetic showpiece, Short Ride in a Fast Machine, evoking an exhilarating ride in a sports car, and launching us into orbit for Holst’s The Planets–one of the most exciting and instantly recognizable works of all time. Dan Tepfer, “One of the moment’s most adventurous and relevant musicians” (New York Magazine) presents a new concerto for piano and orchestra, complete with improvisation and real-time visualizations.

Copeland’s The Tender Land evokes images of open space, community celebration and connection, and hope for the future, and is paired with Brahm’s heart-wrenching and deeply personal Requiem, with prayerful music for both the living and the dead. Spurred by the loss of his mother, he turned to his true religion–music–as a way to console himself and others.

One night only! A symphonic meditation on the evolution of swing, taking you on a journey that infuses classical music with the best of the best from living jazz legend and composer, Wynton Marsalis. From American jazz–New Orleans Ragtime to Kansas Swing to New York bebop–celebrate our country’s tremendous musical history. Jazz great Darrnell Grant and his 15-member Pacific Northwest Jazz All-Stars join as equal partners to your Eugene Symphony in a perfect send off for Francesco Lecce-Chong’s tenure as Music Director and Artistic Partner.