Brahms Double Concerto and a Reflection on Nature
WVS continues its season with an unforgettable evening featuring Brahms’ Double Concerto in A minor with guest artists Anthea Kreston (violin) and Jason Duckles (cello). The program will also include Smetana’s poem “The Moldau,” which describes the journey of the Vltava River through Bohemia. Lastly, you will experience Sibelius’ masterpiece Symphony no. 5, which emulates nature, including his famous “swan theme” in the finale. Come 45 minutes early to enjoy a pre-concert talk with our artistic director, Lance Inouye.
February 7, 2026. 7 p.m., Albany Performing Arts Center
February 8, 2026, 4 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School
- Brahms – Double Concerto in A minor, featuring Anthea Kreston and Jason Duckles
- Smetana – The Moldau
- Sibelius – Symphony No. 5
A Musical Journey to Triumph
Come experience inspiring music that explores themes of resilience and victory through a captivating selection of musical pieces. Percussionist, Colton Kohler, will be performing Golovko’s Marima Concerto and Cellist, Andrea Sullivan, will be performing Bruch’s Kol Nidrei. The orchestra will also be performing Boulanger’s D’un Matin de printemps and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7. Come 45 minutes early to enjoy a pre-concert talk with our artistic director, Lance Inouye.
March 21, 2026, 7 p.m., Albany Performing Arts Center
March 22, 2026, 4 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School
- Golovko – Marimba Concerto featuring Colton Kohler
- Bruch – Kol Nidrei featuring Andrea Sullivan on cello
- Dvorak – Symphony No. 7
Happy 250 Birthday, America! A Celebration of American Composers
Join WVS for a festive celebration of American music as we honor the 250th anniversary of our nation. This concert features selections of work by renowned American composers, including Copland, Bernstein, Ellington, and more! Come 45 minutes early to enjoy a pre-concert talk with our artistic director, Lance Inouye.
June 6, 2026, 7 p.m., Albany Performing Arts Center
June 7, 20206, 4 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School
- Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man
- Walker – Lyric for Strings
- Bernstein – Candide Overture
- Ellington – Black Brown and Beige
- Hanson – Symphony No. 2
Call for musicians: WVS is looking for string players!
A short, informal audition will be required, typically via an audition video submission. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Anyone interested in joining us needs to meet the following three (3) criteria in addition to scheduling an audition with the Artistic Director:
- ability to play a 2 octave scale (woodwinds/brass) or 3 octave scale (strings),
- have studied your instrument privately and/or performed in a chamber orchestra or full symphony orchestra, and
- ability to perform a short solo composition with rhythmic accuracy, technical fluency, and musicality.
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