Name: Schumann Cello Concerto + Selections from The Planets
Start: 2027-05-01T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Wilson Center

Join us on a journey through time, place and space: from Wilmington’s shores to the edge of the galaxy! This concert features gorgeous, glittering music by CFCC Instructor Ernesto Ferreri and Pulitzer Prize winner (and NC resident) Jennifer Higdon, as well as a timeless audience favorite: Holst’s epic guide to the solar system, The Planets. Also featuring Schumann’s lyrical, romantic Cello Concerto with the winner of the 2026 Sphinx Competition.

Peter Askim, Conductor
Andres Sanchez, Cello

Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral
Ernesto Ferreri: hymnus ad cosmos
Robert Schumann: Cello Concerto with Andres Sanchez, Cello
Gustav Holst: Selections from The Planets

Schumann Cello Concerto + Selections from The Planets

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The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra&rsquo;s 55th season, led by Music Director Peter Askim, celebrates America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary with a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation. Highlights include Dvoř&aacute;k&rsquo;s &ldquo;New World&rdquo; Symphony, Beethoven&rsquo;s Fifth, and Holst&rsquo;s The Planets, alongside works by Carlos Simon, Gabriela Lena Frank, and a new commission in honor of America 250 by local composer and UNCW faculty member Chelsea Loew. The season features renowned guest artist Stefan Jackiw and Sphinx artist Andres Sanchez, as well as collaborations with the Cape Fear Chorale&mdash; underscoring the orchestra&rsquo;s commitment to community, education, and the evolving American musical voice. 
9/26/26 at 7:30pm: Barber Violin Concerto + Dvoř&aacute;k Symphony No. 9
Peter Askim, Conductor Stephan Jackiw, Violin&zwj;
Carlos Simon: Festive Fanfare and Overture Samuel Barber: Violin Concerto Anton&iacute;n Dvoř&aacute;k: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World" 
11/14/26 at 7:30pm: Beethoven&rsquo;s Fifth Symphony
Peter Askim, Conductor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to the Magic Flute Gabriela Lena Frank: Escaramuza Jeffrey Scott: The Journey Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 
01/16/27 at 7:30pm: Bernstein Chichester Psalms + Still Symphony No. 1
Peter Askim, Conductor Cape Fear Chorale
Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate: Chokfi' Chelsea Loew: Newly Commissioned Work in Honor of America 250 Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms with Cape Fear Chorale Willliam Grant Still: Symphony No. 1, "Afro-American" 
03/13/27 at 7:30pm: Brahms Symphony No. 2
Peter Askim, Conductor
George Frederic Handel: Selections from Water Music Barbara Gallagher: Suite from The Flowers Ryan Lindveit: Desire Lines Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 73 
05/01/27 at 7:30pm: Schumann Cello Concerto + Selections from The Planets
Peter Askim, Conductor Andres Sanchez, Cello
Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral Ernesto Ferreri: hymnus ad cosmos Robert Schumann: Cello Concerto with Andres Sanchez, Cello Gustav Holst: Selections from The Planets

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