Jisoo Park, winner of the Dearborn Symphony’s annual Youth Artists Solo Competition, will perform Elgar’s “Cello Concerto in E minor” with the Symphony.
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Symphony is setting the stage for a season of unforgettable music with a spectacular opening night, Myth, Motion, and Majesty, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave.
From the mischievous sparkle of Offenbach’s “Orpheus in the Underworld Overture” — famous for its whirlwind can-can — to the cinematic sweep of Respighi’s “Pines of Rome,” the concert promises an evening where every note tells a story. It’s a program designed to delight seasoned concertgoers and invite first-time guests into the thrill of live symphonic music.
At the heart of the evening is a performance by Jisoo Park, winner of the Symphony’s annual Youth Artists Solo Competition. Park will bring passion and artistry to the final movement of Elgar’s soulful “Cello Concerto in E minor” — a work whose emotional power has captivated audiences for more than a century.
His appearance reflects the Symphony’s ongoing mission to nurture young talent and inspire future generations through music.
The evening’s journey continues with Johann Strauss II’s witty “Perpetuum Mobile,” a musical prank that keeps audiences smiling, and Gabrieli’s noble “Canzon per sonar septimi toni à 8,” a glowing echo of Renaissance Venice. Chabrier’s buoyant “Joyeuse Marche” sets the stage for the grand finale: Respighi’s “Pines of Rome,” a dazzling sonic canvas that moves from hushed catacombs to a triumphant blaze of Roman legions beneath the night sky.
“This concert is a journey through drama, wit, and epic soundscapes,” Symphony Executive Director James Clements said. “It’s the perfect way to open a season of Music That Moves that celebrates powerful storytelling through music, welcoming both longtime patrons and those discovering the symphony for the first time.”
Ticket prices range from $18 to $38 for adults and $10 to $15 for students. Tickets are available by calling the Symphony office or the Michael A. Guido Theater box office at 313-943-2354. Go to dearbornsymphony.org for more information.
The Dearborn Symphony has partnered with local restaurants for “Dinner and a Concert.” The restaurants offer a 20 percent discount to symphony ticket-holders on concert nights. Reservations are recommended at Dearborn restaurants Mint 29, TRIA at The Henry, Roman Village, and Antonio’s Cucina Italiana in Dearborn Heights and Canton.
Season sponsors include Dearborn Sausage Co. and North Empire with additional support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Dearborn Symphony, under the leadership of conductor Steven Jarvi, has been named “Outstanding Community Orchestra” six times by Detroit Music Awards and is a contributor of the arts in Dearborn and the Downriver community.