We open our season with an evening devoted to the passion and brilliance of the most romantic of all composers, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky! Connecticut-born and internationally acclaimed violinist Sirena Huang takes center stage in Tchaikovsky’s electrifying Violin Concerto, bringing dazzling virtuosity and emotional depth to one of the repertoire’s most beloved masterpieces. The program culminates in the composer’s deeply moving Pathétique Symphony, a work of profound beauty and haunting intensity. The program opens with gorgeous songs by Nicolas Flagello, whose own 20th century American romanticism complements Tchaikovsky perfectly. Join us for a night of sweeping melodies, dramatic power, and timeless artistry that celebrates Tchaikovsky at his most inspired!

Experience the holidays with the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra at an afternoon concert perfect for all ages! Come hear all your favorite seasonal music treasures as we revel in carols with popular gems like Sleigh Ride and Jingle Bells, Chanukkah melodies, orchestral favorites, and a jubilant Hallelujah Chorus. Joining us on the stage for this joyful afternoon will be choruses, dancers and exciting vocal soloists. It all ends with a big sing-along for the entire audience of the most famous holiday carols and a special surprise guest who happens to wear red and have a white beard…spreading joy to all!

Feel the electricity of the streets come alive in a thrilling concert staging of West Side Story, where Leonard Bernstein’s unforgettable score and Stephen Sondheim’s razor-sharp lyrics ignite a timeless tale of love, rivalry, and hope. From the explosive energy of “Tonight” to the aching beauty of “Somewhere,” this dynamic performance brings the iconic music front and center, with a full orchestra on stage so you can hear the music the way it’s meant to be heard! Our yearly Broadway shows, in collaboration with New Paradigm Theatre, bring Broadway stars right to Norwalk. Passionate, poignant, and pulse-pounding, this is West Side Story as you’ve never felt it before.

The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra will be joining forces with the wonderful Fairfield County Chorale for a collaboration on one of greatest choral works of all time—Verdi’s Requiem. The composer of many of the best-loved operas wrote one major work that was not an opera—and it is this death mass of awe-inspiring power. Under the baton of FCC Music Director, David Rosenmeyer, Verdi’s monumental work for orchestra, chorus, and soloists will grip your soul with its dramatic contrasts and sweeping beauty. 

*This performance is not included in the Main Series Subscription

Our Music for All Ages concert this season features the most beloved introduction to the orchestra of all time - Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. With each character being brought vividly to life by a different instrument—from the chirping flute for the bird to the bold brass of the wolf—and dancers from the New England Academy of Dance, this enchanting story blends narration and music into a playful and engaging adventure. The concert will also feature Jupiter from Holst’s “Planets” with guest conductor State Senator Bob Duff, a performance side-by-side with the Norwalk Youth Symphony, and the winner of our 2027 Concerto Competition. Perfect for families and first-time concertgoers, this will be a joyful journey where imagination takes center stage, and the orchestra becomes the storyteller.

We close our season with the most famous symphony of all time, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, paired with one of the most dramatic of all concertos, Brahms’ Double Concerto for violin and cello. Beethoven’s Fifth, with its unforgettable four-note motif, stands as a bold declaration of triumph over fate. In his Double Concerto, Brahms—deeply impacted by Beethoven’s legacy—captivates with electrifying dialogue between violin and cello, blending virtuosity and deep emotion. Our soloists, the violinist Arturo Delmoni and cellist Kenneth Kuo have stunning international careers—the fireworks are going to fly in this remarkable end to a remarkable season!