Season 18 – Passionate Magic: A Season of Romance and Enchantment
Throughout Season 18, SMART Orchestra and SMART Sessions invite audiences on a musical journey celebrating the stories, emotions, and imagination that make live performance unforgettable. From full orchestral concerts to intimate chamber performances, this season explores the many ways music captures mystery, romance, nostalgia, celebration, and creativity.
Our journey begins with Symphonic Spooktacular, where haunting legends, folklore, and supernatural tales come alive through powerful orchestral masterworks. As winter arrives, Gingerbread & Champagne and Holiday Hearts embrace the warmth of the season with festive favorites, elegant chamber music, sparkling Strauss waltzes, and beloved holiday classics that celebrate joy, tradition, and togetherness.
As spring blossoms, the season turns toward love and renewal. Isn’t It Romantic? showcases some of classical music’s most passionate and expressive works, while Love in Bloom offers an intimate SMART Sessions experience inspired by friendship, romance, and the beauty of spring through beloved chamber music.
The season also celebrates the music of today through our 8th Annual Composer’s Recital, where emerging composers share original works performed by SMART musicians, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to fostering new artistic voices and supporting the future of classical music.
Our grand finale, The Magic of Hollywood, brings the season to an exciting close with unforgettable music from some of cinema’s most beloved films, reminding us that the greatest movie moments are often remembered through their extraordinary scores.
Together, these performances embody the spirit of Passionate Magic. Whether experienced through the grandeur of the full orchestra or the intimacy of SMART Sessions, every concert is designed to inspire wonder, stir emotion, and create meaningful connections through music.
Join SMART Orchestra and SMART Sessions as we celebrate a season filled with romance, enchantment, and the unforgettable magic of live performance.