join us for a wild ride!
Swords, Lords and Chords:
Our “Epic” Outdoor Summer Concert
Embark on a symphonic journey to a realm of heroes, villains, fantastic creatures and faraway lands as SSO brings the thrill and grandeur of sweeping epic film scores to life in a program of familiar favorites (maybe even yours!). Join us for an unforgettable evening of passion, drama, danger and adventure…. and maybe even some music.
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HOLST: The Planets (Mars and Jupiter)
FILM MUSIC: Selections from Epic and Blockbuster Movies
Conducted by Music Director Domenico Boyagian
Cain Park |14591 Superior Rd | Cleveland Heights
September 20, 2025 | 7:00pm
Diabolical Dances, Tricks and a Treat
Tricks: Surround yourself with the frenzied sounds of dancing witches, spooky skeletons and swirling spirits in this witches brew of Halloweeen-themed classical favorites conducted by Guest Conductor David Ellis. You’ll be sleeping with the lights on for weeks after this one! Oct 26, 2025 | 3:30pm | Beachwood High School
And a Treat: Only the enchanting sounds of Mozart can offer a brief respite from the terror, as we welcome Buffalo Philharmonic oboist and Beachwood native Joshua Lauretig home for a captivating performance and demonstration of his diabolical virtuosity.
MOZART: Overture to Don Giovani
MOZART: Oboe Concerto in C Major
Joshua Lauretig, oboe
SAINT-SAENS: Danse Macabre
MUSSORGSKY: Night on Bald Mountain
BERLIOZ: Selections from Symphonie Fantastique
Conducted by Guest Conductor David Ellis
Sunday October 26, 2025 | 3:30PM
Beachwood High School |25100 Fairmount
Planetary Projections, Soaring Scores
Planet hop with us as the stunning images from the student artists of St. Dominic School are projected above the orchestra, bringing the Sun and Holst’s The Planets to life
The adventure continues with thrilling music of epic space movies Nov 23, 2025 | 3:30pm | Beachwood High School
Meanwhile back on earth, a post-concert instrument petting zoo awaits you. Don’t miss your chance to meet such alien lifeforms as the bassoon and the viola.
GRIEG: Morning Mood, from Peer Gynt
HOLST: The Planets
Illustrations by student artists of St. Dominic School
Music from Space-Themed films!
Conducted by Music Director, Domenico Boyagian
Sunday Nov 23, 2025 | 3:30pm
Beachwood High School | 25100 Fairmount
This program is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
Stunning Soloists,
Passion and Pathos
Two spectacular soloists open this emotional program. Cellist Jaden Mills makes a statement with melodic Saint-Saens First Cello Concerto, while violinist Kendra Frey brings technical brilliance and sensitive interpretation to Prokofiev’s captivating First Violin Concerto.
Grab your Kleenex and get ready for an emotional roller coaster! Tchaikovsky’s passionate final symphony takes you on a heart-wrenching journey to an unexpected and daringly tragic destination. He famously passed away just nine days after the premiere; so… did he see this future as he wrote, or was he just composing with a really bad feeling about those clams…?
Saturday Feb 7, 2026 | 7:00pm | Beachwood High School
SAINT-SAENS: Cello Concerto No. 1, mvmt 1
Jaden Mills, cello
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1, mvmt 1
Kendra Frey, violin
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No, 6 “Pathetique”
Conducted by Music Director, Domenico Boyagian
Saturday February 07, 2026| 7:00pm
Beachwood High School | 25100 Fairmount Blvd
A majestic concerto, A masterful symphony
From the iconic thunderous opening to the dreamlike middle movement to the dance-like finale, pianist Shuai Wang brings her virtuosity to Grieg’s ultimate Romantic showpiece. Sunday March 29, 2026 |3:30pm | Maltz Performing Arts Center Ticket info coming soon
The mood changes dramatically with Brahms’ thoughtful, introspective fourth symphony; a compelling masterpiece that contemplates his own fate and invites you to contemplate yours.
If your bingo card has “Norwegian’ “lyrical”, “passionate” “energetic”, “majestic”, “sublime”, “profound” “soul-stirring depths” …and, why not, “Allegro giocoso”, you might be a winner!
GRIEG: Piano Concerto
Shuai Wang, Piano
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4
Conducted by Music Director Domenico Boyagian
Sunday March 29, 2026| 3:30pm
Maltz Performing Arts Center | 1855 Ansel Rd
Sparkling Young Stars, A Shimmering Symphony
Prepare to be dazzled and amazed! The stars come out early when our incredible Young Soloist winners take the stage to astound you with their mad skills. Always a fan favorite! May 17, 2026 | 3:30pm | Beachwood High School
Then, embark on a journey from darkness to light with Sibelius’s 5th Symphony, as the breathtaking landscape of his homeland unfolds, culmimating in the soaring swan theme of the radiant finale. An uplifting “Finnish” to our season!
Winners’ concerti to be announced
SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 5
Conducted by Music Director Domenico Boyagian
May 17, 2026; 3:30pm
Beachwood High School | 25100 Fairmount Blvd
In case you missed it, highlights from our 70th anniverary concert!
