Explore some of the favorite pieces that reflect new inspiration in music. Hummel took a note from his mentor, Haydn, in composing the second truly chromatic trumpet concerto, Trumpet Concerto in E major. Brahms celebrated his honorary Doctorate in Music with his Academic Festival Overture, and Britten describes the inner workings of the orchestra in […]

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with works exclusively by American composers—Bernstein’s West Side Story Dances, Price’s Symphony No. 1, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, and Gershwin’s an American in Paris. It's a musical experience not to be missed.

Take a musical journey through the seasons with Boulanger’s of Spring Morning, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, and Copland’s Appalachian Spring—beautiful works inspired by the rhythms and beauty of nature.

Celebrate the holidays with festive favorites like Let It Snow!, Sleigh Ride, and Russian Christmas Music, featuring special guests from the North Valley Chorale.

Join NVSO as they get ready for chills and thrills with Bach’s Toccata and Fugue, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, and Elfman’s Batman Suite—a spooky musical adventure for all ages!