NEWS RELEASE
Wichita Symphony Orchestra
March 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WICHITA SYMPHONY 2025-2026 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT
Wichita, KS –The Wichita Symphony unveiled its highly anticipated 2025-2026 Season to donors and the press at a special “Season Reveal” gathering at Century II on Friday, March 14, 2025. The upcoming season invites audiences to experience the joy of live orchestral music with an exhilarating lineup of immersive musical experiences, world-class soloists, and groundbreaking collaborations. Under the leadership of Music Director Daniel Hege, who enters his 15th season this coming fall, this season offers timeless masterpieces and bold contemporary works to showcase the talent and versatility of the orchestra.
“This season is all about the joy of being in the concert hall, where music becomes an experience that you feel as much as you hear,” said Music Director Daniel Hege. “From grand, triumphant symphonies to intimate moments of breathtaking beauty, we invite audiences to experience the power and thrill of your Wichita Symphony Orchestra.”
Season highlights include:
Season subscriptions are available now starting with as few as three concerts to bundle and save, plus special Early Bird pricing is available through April 25, 2025. Don’t miss this incredible season of JOY, featuring unforgettable performances that will move, inspire, and delight audiences of all ages.
For tickets and more information, visit WichitaSymphony.org or contact the Symphony box office at (316) 267-7658.
Wichita Symphony 2025-2026 Season
Symphonic Metamorphosis
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Daniel Hege, Conductor
GIUSEPPE VERDI La Forza del Destino Overture
ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
featuring Alexi Kenney, Violin
CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS Rainbow Body
PAUL HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis
Beethoven’s Emperor
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Daniel Hege, Conductor
CARLOS SIMON Fate Now Conquers
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 72 (Emperor)
featuring Michelle Cann, Piano
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 63
What Music Is
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Thomas Heuser, Guest Conductor
Bill Barclay, Narrator
Shawn Feeney, Animations
What Music Is reveals music’s expansive role in our collective well-being. Every human culture ever studied makes music, but its role in human evolution remains a mystery, until now. In this show, we propose music’s purpose in human life, the critical role live music plays in civic wellness, and how we can leverage music’s powers for human flourishing.
Voyage to Vienna
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Daniel Hege, Conductor
ANNA CLYNE Restless Oceans
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major
featuring Leonid Shukaev, Cello
JOHANNES BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Tango Caliente
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Camille Zamora, Soprano
Hector Del Curto, Bandoneón
Be transported by the seductive sounds of the dance of romance… the Tango! Star soprano Camille Zamora joins the WSO, award-winning Argentinian dancers and internationally acclaimed bandoneón artist Hector Del Curto. Prepare for a night of fiery Tango classics including La Cumparsita, Oblivión, El Choclo, Volver, Por Una Cabeza by Ástor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel and others. Fall in love with the seductive heart of Tango. ¡Caliente!
Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue
Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Daniel Hege, Conductor
CHARLES IVES The Unanswered Question
PETER BOYER Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue
featuring Jeffrey Biegel, Piano
LEONARD BERNSTEIN “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story
GEORGE GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
featuring Jeffrey Biegel, Piano
The Firebird
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Daniel Hege, Conductor
RICHARD WAGNER The Flying Dutchman Overture
DANIEL PERTTU Stealing From Birds (World Premiere)
featuring Holly Mulcahy, Violin
IGOR STRAVINSKY The Firebird Suite [1945]
Verdi Requiem
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Daniel Hege, Conductor
Wichita Symphony Chorus
GIUSEPPE VERDI Messa da requiem
Byron Stripling’s America the Beautiful
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Byron Stripling, Guest Conductor, Trumpet & Vocals
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a musical journey that captures the heart and soul of the nation through its rich tapestry of sound. This exhilarating concert experience showcases the evolution of American music, from spirituals and gospel tunes that lifted spirits to the rhythms of ragtime and the heartfelt passion of the blues. Stripling’s charismatic trumpet and vocals lead the audience through the birth of jazz, the soulful grooves of R&B, and all the vibrant genres that define the American soundscape.
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Contact: Nina Longhofer, Marketing Director
Phone: (316) 267-5259, ext. 104
Email: nlonghofer@wso.org
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