Nebraska Public Media Series: Omaha Symphony in Concert
You've heard the Omaha Symphony on Nebraska Public Media's Nebraska Concerts radio series, and now we are showcasing the orchestra and Music Director Ankush Kumar Bahl in a television series called Omaha Symphony in Concert. This new partnership will allow you to see the Omaha Symphony perform from the comfort of your own home. Check out the featured concert broadcasts below!
Scheherazade
Broadcast: Friday, January 24 at 8 p.m.
Rebroadcast: Sunday, January 26th at 4 p.m.
Led by Omaha Symphony Music Director Ankush Kumar Bahl, GRAMMY® Award-winning mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor joins the Omaha Symphony in Peter Lieberson’s Neruda Songs. Leanna Primiani’s 1001 and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade tell musical tales of Scheherazade as she fights to stay alive.
Tchaikovsky 6
Broadcast: TBD
John Adams’ Lollapalooza, a high-energy blend of styles and rhythms inspired by the word’s playful cadence. Watch the electrifying Losing Earth Percussion Concerto by Adam Schoenberg, performed by virtuoso percussionist Jacob Nissly in a powerful reflection on climate change. The evening concludes with the emotional depth of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, Pathétique, a sweeping masterpiece that leaves a lasting impression.
Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Broadcast: TBD
With breathtaking drama and gorgeous melody, Mendelssohn’s stirring oratorio about the prophet Elijah was an immediate sensation, and the music still captivates. Hear it performed by a 300-voice chorus, professional soloists, and the Omaha Symphony in a powerful, once-in-a-decade presentation.
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