Jonathon Heyward, conductor

Hannah Ishizaki Change Thy Course (Commission, World Premiere)
Robert Schumann Symphony No. 1, “Spring”

New to classical music? Start here! The evening opens with a new work by rising composer Hannah Ishizaki, written in response to Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1. Conductor Jonathon Heyward then joins Ishizaki on stage for a conversation about the inspiration behind the piece and its connection to Schumann’s music. Through discussion and musical excerpts from both works, audiences are invited into the creative process and the artistic dialogue between composer and orchestra. The evening culminates with a performance of Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in its entirety, bringing the journey full circle. No prior knowledge required—just come ready to listen, learn, and experience the music in a new way! This performance will feature closed captioning and ASL visual vernacular.

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