A New
Century of
Music Begins

Our Centennial Season begins with pieces of rich lyricism, fairy-tale wonders, and a virtuosic composition from our very first composer-in-residence, Eunike Tanzil.

Elton John, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, four knights of generation-defining popular music, will have their works honored in full symphonic color.

Music by Aaron Copland, John Adams, and Steve Reich anchors an evening inspired by American stories of place, identity, and landscape.

In one of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton’s most iconic collaborations, Edward Scissorhands in concert brings Elfman’s beautifully tragic score live to Burton’s touching tale of an outsider seeking belonging.

Pain and pleasure play out on stage in symphonic color across three vigorous works. Anna Clyne’s Masquerade welcomes listeners to a European pleasure garden, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto rages with fiery passion, and Stravinsky’s Petrushka tells of unrequited love.

Step into a realm of holiday magic this Thanksgiving with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the wicked Mouse King. Tchaikovsky’s magical score takes the stage with the University of Oklahoma School of Dance and Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale.