Michigan Youth Ballet Theatre presents two-one act ballets: A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream. We will also be presenting a student showcase at 2:00pm which will feature technique and skills dancers have […]
Our season finale delivers high-energy, fast moving and not-to-be missed works, topped off by pianist Aldo López-Gavilán’s brilliant rendition of Gershwin’s beloved Rhapsody in Blue. Scott Speck conductor Aldo López-Gavilán […]
Experience new sounds and rediscover familiar favorites on this musical journey around the globe traversing Italy, Spain, Norway, Germany and more. An all-orchestral program celebrates your talented WMS musicians—front and center. Scott Speck conductor Verdi: Nabucco Overture Cesar Guerra-Peixe/Clóvis Pereira: Mourão Grieg: Solveig’s Song from Peer Gynt Khachaturian: Sabre Dance from Gayaneh Smetana: The Moldau […]
Beautiful vocals. Captivating musical arrangements. Stunning step dancing. The Grammy-nominated, Irish-American super group returns this St. Patrick’s Day weekend to bring you a night of traditional Irish music and dance—a performance brimming with energy, wit and spirit. Cherish the Ladies brings their Irish spirit to the Frauenthal Center on March 15th at 7:30pm.
Four Seasons. Two Hemispheres. Dynamic violinist Chee-Yun returns to guide you on a journey through them all. Vivaldi’s beloved Seasons will be played side by side Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Scott Speck conductor Chee-Yun violin Golijov: Last Round Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Piazzolla: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Savor the sounds of […]
Enjoy this mid-winter musical comfort meal of Mozart and Beethoven. Pianist Terrance Wilson is widely-known for his interpretations of Mozart. Scott Speck conductor Terrence Wilson piano Jessie Montgomery: Strum Mozart: Piano Concerto no. 21 Beethoven: Symphony no. 6 (Pastoral) Enjoy this night of classical piano when Terrance Wilson joins your West Michigan […]
An evening of colorful, storytelling music that evokes an assortment of sounds, fragrances and sensations, from new to familiar. Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral Kinan Azmeh: Suite for Improviser and Orchestra Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade Scott Speck conductor Kinan Azmeh clarinet/composer This magical performance with Kinan Azmeh will fill Frauenthal Hall on November 3rd at […]
Broadway diva Capathia Jenkins lights up the Frauenthal with all your favorite Aretha Franklin hits. This glittering tribute to the Queen of Soul includes iconic favorites including “Respect” and “Think” to “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace” and many more. Capathia Jenkins vocals Darryl Williams vocals Capathia Jenkins and Darryl Williams […]
Take a musical journey from the ocean into the cosmos. Holst’s enduring work is the capstone of this evening full of mystery, wonder and breathtaking awe. Davies: Orkney Wedding with Sunrise Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending Holst: The Planets Scott Speck conductor John Heffernan violin
Three distinct and substantial works combine for this concert featuring WMS Principal Trombone Kip Hickman in the spotlight. Price: Ethiopia’s Shadow in America Grondahl: Trombone Concerto Brahms: Symphony no. 2 Scott Speck conductor Kip Hickman trombone
Louis Armstrong’s voice was unmistakable, his personality magnetic, and his artistry astonishing. Celebrated trumpeter and vocalist Byron Stripling joins your WMS to perform this electrifying homage, featuring “What a Wonderful World”, “Saint Louis Blues”, “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” and more.
This multi-media performance combines live music with clips from classic Charlie Chaplin films, photos and selections from Chaplin’s autobiography. The concert traces Chaplin’s relationship with 20th-century master composers and his own film scores. Chaplin: Suite from City Lights Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Gershwin: Songs from Porgy & Bess Tchaikovsky: Waltz from […]
A satisfying classical sandwich of Mozart and Haydn, filled with more recent, expressive works in between. Mozart: Symphony no.35, “Haffner” Marcus Norris: Glory Berlioz: Reverie et Caprice Haydn: Symphony no.94, “Surprise” Scott Speck conductor Njioma Grevious violin
West Michigan native, pianist, and consummate performer Rich Ridenour puts a fresh twist on this annual holiday tradition. Features seasonal favorites, a soprano soloist, two youth choirs, and the song-fest sing-a-long. A night of joyful, heartwarming, pure family fun. Rich Ridenour pianist and conductor Amy Mahoney soprano WMS Children’s Choir Grand Haven High School Choir
A night of passionate and lyrical musical pyrotechnics. Hailstork: Fanfare on Amazing Grace Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto no.2 Tchaikovsky: Symphony no.5 Scott Speck conductor Gabriela Martinez piano
West Michigan Symphony Presents a brown bag lunch and conversation about Masterworks.1: Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky at The Block. Enjoy an hour of lively discussion with Music Director Scott Speck and special guest Gabriela Martinez. Those who have tickets to attend the associated West Michigan Symphony masterworks concert on Friday, November 4 will get a primer […]
The legendary film scores of John Williams are unparalleled in their ability to connect movie-goers of all ages. Hear music from Star Wars, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harry Potter, and more. Scott Speck conductor
Teresa Cheung conductor Nathaniel Stampley vocalist Peter Kurdziel organ WMS Children’s Choir Joyful. Heartwarming. Pure family fun! Delight in the wonder of the season as your West Michigan Symphony brings you this festive collage of sights and sounds. Highlights include: Vocalist and Broadway star, Nathaniel Stampley Angelic sound of the WMS Children’s Choir A rousing organ […]
