Rising Stars: Winners of the Youth Concerto and Composition Competition

November 22, 2025, 7 p.m., Albany Performing Arts Center

November 23, 2025, 4 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School

Join WVS in celebrating talented young musicians and timeless classics. Outstanding young musicians will take center stage, showcasing their musical artistry. Our program will also feature two exciting masterpieces: Sibelius’ Finlandia and Liszt’s Préludes. Come 45 minutes early to enjoy a pre-concert talk with our artistic director, Lance Inouye.

Youth Concerto and Composition Competition winners

Sibelius – Finlandia

Liszt – Les Preludes

Brahms Double Concerto and a Reflection on Nature

February 7, 2026. 7 p.m., Albany Performing Arts Center

February 8, 2026, 4 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School

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.

Brahms – Double Concerto in A minor, featuring Anthea Kreston and Jason Duckles

Smetana – The Moldau

Sibelius – Symphony No. 5

A Musical Journey to Triumph

March 21, 2026, 7 p.m., Albany Performing Arts Center

March 22, 2026, 4 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School

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.

Golovko – Marimba Concerto featuring Colton Kohler

Bruch – Kol Nidrei featuring Andrea Sullivan on cello

Dvorak – Symphony No. 7

Happy 250th Birthday, America! A Celebration of American Composers

June 6, 2026, 7 p.m., Albany Performing Arts Center

June 7, 20206, 4 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School

Join WVS for a festive celebration of American music as we honor the 250^th 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.

Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man

Walker – Lyric for Strings

Bernstein – Candide Overture

Ellington – Black Brown and Beige

Hanson – Symphony No. 2