September Media Updates & Concert Schedule
Notable News
- A bronze sculpture of Nashville Symphony music director Giancarlo Guerrero by San Francisco-based artist Alicia Ponzo will be unveiled at Schermerhorn Symphony Center prior to the Bernstein Centennial Concert on Saturday, September 8. Ponzo and Guerrero will both be in attendance for the unveiling, which will be open to members of the media. For more information on the newest addition to the Schermerhorn’s iconic design, or to coordinate advance or on-site press coverage, please contact Dave Felipe at 615.687.6565 or dfelipe@nashvillesymphony.org.
- Naxos of America will host Classical Music Day 2018 on Friday, September 14, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Food Truck City (5001 Louisiana Ave, Nashville), with live performances by Sonus, violinist Alicia Enstrom and others, as well as giveaways, limited-edition Hatch Show Print posters and more. Click here for details and the full performance lineup.
September Concert Schedule
HOW TO BUY
Online: NashvilleSymphony.org
Phone: 615.687.6400
In Person: 1 Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201
(Click on concert name for more information)
Special Event
Bernstein Centennial Opening Night
8 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018
The Nashville Symphony’s new season kicks off with a celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, featuring music from West Side Story, On the Waterfront and more, along with his landmark First Symphony.
Ascend Amphitheater
Featuring Beethoven’s Emperor & Respighi’s Pines of Rome
7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018
Maestro Giancarlo Guerrero leads the Nashville Symphony in two of classical’s biggest hits – Beethoven’s majestic Emperor Concerto, featuring Award-winning pianist Markus Groh, and Respighi’s Pines of Rome – along with a spectacular fireworks display.
Aegis Sciences Classical Series
7 p.m. Thursday, September 13, 2018
8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, September 14 & 15, 2018
John Corigliano’s Symphony No. 1, a moving tribute victims of the AIDS epidemic, opens the program and GRAMMY®-winner Emanuel Ax takes the spotlight on Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto.
Presentation
7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2018
Charismatic crooner Chris Isaak brings his smooth baritone and stunning falsetto vocals to the Schermerhorn for his first headlining date in half a decade.
Presentation – TICKETS SELLING FAST
Reese Witherspoon’s Whiskey in a Teacup Tour
7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2018
The Academy Award-winning actress, producer and entrepreneur unveils her debut book, Whiskey in a Teacup, where she infuses the Southern style, parties and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm.
Each ticket includes a copy of Reese’s book, sold by Parnassus Books (a $35 value). VIP ticket holders will walk away with a limited-edition Draper James tote bag filled with some of Reese’s favorite products.
FirstBank Pops Series
with the Nashville Symphony
7 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2018
8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, September 28 & 29, 2018
The Tony Award-winning sensation returns to the Schermerhorn for a night of Broadway and classic tunes, showcasing her powerhouse vocals and delightful stage presence.
The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Family Series – SENSORY FRIENDLY CONCERT
Pirates! The Quest for Blackbeard’s Treasure
with the Nashville Symphony
11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2018
It’s a swashbuckling Saturday-morning concert featuring music from Pirates of the Caribbean, Hook and much more, along with special interactive treats the whole family will enjoy. Fun, family-friendly pre-concert activities, including the Instrument Petting Zoo, crafts, a book nook and much more begin at 10 a.m.
New for 2018/19: All Family Series concerts are sensory friendly and offer accommodations for patrons on the autism spectrum and patrons with sensory sensitivities. Learn more at NashvilleSymphony.org/sensoryfriendly.
The GRAMMY® Award-winning Nashville Symphony has earned an international reputation for its innovative programming and its commitment to performing, recording and commissioning works by America’s leading composers. The Nashville Symphony has released 28 recordings on Naxos, which have received 24 GRAMMY® nominations and 13 GRAMMY® Awards, making it one of the most active recording orchestras in the country. The orchestra has also released recordings on Decca, Deutsche Grammophon and New West Records, among other labels. With more than 140 performances annually, the orchestra offers a broad range of classical, pops and jazz, and children’s concerts, while its extensive education and community engagement programs reach 60,000 children and adults each year.
