Joy. Grit. Determination.
This season opener celebrates the power of perseverance and the joy that comes from pushing forward. Valerie Coleman’s Fanfare for Uncommon Times sets the tone with a bold call for resilience. Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture and Shostakovich’s exuberant Festive Overture lead us to his commanding Symphony No. 5—a work that embodies courage, triumph, and the unstoppable human spirit.

 Fast, fun, and full of heroes!
Join us for a lively family adventure where music tells stories of bravery and quick thinking. Travel with Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, race through Humperdinck’s Prelude to Hansel and Gretel, and cheer for Sibelius’s Finlandia, a rousing anthem of resilience. Perfect for first-time concertgoers and young music lovers ready to save the day!

 Fast, fun, and full of heroes!
Join us for a lively family adventure where music tells stories of bravery and quick thinking. Travel with Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, race through Humperdinck’s Prelude to Hansel and Gretel, and cheer for Sibelius’s Finlandia, a rousing anthem of resilience. Perfect for first-time concertgoers and young music lovers ready to save the day!

 Light up your season with music that shines!
Ring in the holidays with joy, warmth, and a little sparkle! A cappella sensation Potomac Fever from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington returns to share the stage with CCS in this festive, family-friendly celebration. Familiar tunes, holiday classics, and unexpected delights make this an event that will brighten your season.

Light up your season with music that shines!
Ring in the holidays with joy, warmth, and a little sparkle! A cappella sensation Potomac Fever from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington returns to share the stage with CCS in this festive, family-friendly celebration. Familiar tunes, holiday classics, and unexpected delights make this an event that will brighten your season.

Runtime: 70 minutes without intermission

Raise your voice. Celebrate your power.
Brilliant young violinist Valery Beshears, winner of the Johannsen International Competition, brings dazzling energy to Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2. Nkeiru Okoye’s Voices Shouting Out and Duke Ellington’s powerful Black, Brown, and Beige celebrate the fight for justice and the joy of being heard. Join us as we champion bold voices and bright futures.

A joyful call to unity.
A collaboration with Cantate Concert Choir, Our season finale lifts us toward joy and shared humanity. In Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9, we find hope, friendship, and a radiant “Ode to Joy.” The program opens with beautiful choral works by Mendelssohn, Fauré, and Ingrid Stölzel that remind us of music’s power to bless, uplift, and bring us together.

Runtime: 95 minutes including 15 minute intermission