Friday, October 2, 2026
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra will open its 79th season this fall with a lineup organizers say celebrates both classical tradition and contemporary creativity.
Running from Sept. 27 through April 18, 2026, the season is titled Season of Hope and will feature orchestral masterpieces, new works, and collaborations with international artists under the direction of Music Director Nikolas Caoile.
“This season is all about the joy of being in the concert hall, where music becomes an experience you feel as much as you hear,” said Executive Director Anton Zotov. “From grand, triumphant symphonies to intimate moments of breathtaking beauty, we invite audiences to experience the power and thrill of your Wenatchee Symphony Orchestra.”
The season opens Sept. 27 with Tchaikovsky Discovers America, a Classical Kids LIVE! production that combines more than 25 excerpts of the Russian composer’s works with dramatized stories from his life.
On Oct. 25, the orchestra will perform A Star Wars Saga, featuring John Williams’ scores for the nine main films in the franchise along with Michael Giacchino’s score for Rogue One.
The holiday season brings Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, staged Dec. 11-14 with dancers from the Fabulous Feet Academy of Ballet and performers from across the Wenatchee Valley.
In January, Pink Martini — the Portland-based “little orchestra” known for its global blend of jazz, pop, and world music — will take the stage for two concerts, Jan. 24-25, with vocalist Storm Large.
On March 7, 2026, the symphony will mark America’s 250th anniversary with America the Beautiful, including Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue by Peter Boyer, performed by pianist Jeffrey Biegel. The program also features Columbia River Suite and Shenandoah.
The season closes April 18 with Immortal Beloved, a concerto exploring Beethoven’s mysterious love letter, written two years before the 200th anniversary of the composer’s death. The work portrays three possible recipients of the letter through a multi-movement score.
Founded in 1947 with fewer than 20 musicians, the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra has grown into what it calls a cultural cornerstone of North Central Washington. Along with its mainstage concerts, the organization operates the Wenatchee Valley Youth Orchestra and hosts the Angela Schuster Svendsen Memorial Young Musician Competition, which gives students the opportunity to perform as soloists with the orchestra.
Subscriptions and student discounts are available, with tickets on sale at wenatcheesymphony.com or by calling the box office at (509) 667-2640.
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