We close our season with a joyful tribute to the Semiquincentennial Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. There are many fine American composers and this program showcases just a few. Happy Birthday, USA!
Chuck Stewart, Interim Conductor
Chris Pilsner: A Light in the Ocean
George Gershwin: An American in Paris
Aaron Copland: Quiet City, with guest soloists Jared Bushee, trumpet and Karen Bryson, English horn
Omar Thomas: Come Sunday
John Philip Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever
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Q: This concert celebrates America’s 250th anniversary—what does that theme mean to you?
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On March 22, 2026, the Chandler Symphony Orchestra performed their "ALL ABOUT MOZART" concert at the Chandler Center for the Arts.
Chuck Stewart, Interim Conductor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622, Nancy Smith, soloist
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: "Smanie implacabili" from Cosi Fan Tutti, Wan Zhao, mezzo soprano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: "Dove sono i bei momenti" from Le nozze di Figaro, Emily Gibson, soprano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: "Ah! Perdona al primo affetto" from La clemenza di Tito, Emily Gibson, soprano & Wan Zhao, mezzo soprano (Duet)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter"
