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Get swept away by the music that brings movies to life! From the spooky thrills of Night on Bald Mountain (Fantasia) to the exciting sounds of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, YOSA Philharmonic explores the powerful connection between orchestral music and film. Hear the drama, beauty, and excitement behind legendary movie moments, plus a special performance by YOSA Sinfonietta Strings.

The Tuesday Musical Club annually honors members who have passed away during the previous year, with music and fond remembrances. This year there will also be a poetry reading in addition to music from the TMC Choir and Strings Ensembles.

The Choir will sing "Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep," with a violin accompaniment, and "Sing Me to Heaven." The Strings Ensemble will play Joseph Haydn/s Divertimento Trio for violin, viola and cello in D Major, Movements 1 and 4.

A lush showcase of Romantic elegance—a richly expressive pre-Soviet sound world.

Rachmaninoff: Two Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op. 2
A. Taneyev: Feuillet d’album, Op. 33a
Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42
S. Taneyev: Piano Quartet, Op. 20

Solo piano concert by William McNalley.

The first part of the program will consist of works from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier along with transcriptions of Bach and his peers by composer-pianists of the Golden Age: Rachmaninoff, Friedman, and Godowsky.

The second half of the program explores an entirely different style. Novelty style piano works of the 1920s and '30s (sometimes called "modern" syncopated works) were the most immediate successors to ragtime. More virtuosic than ragtime, the novelty style was a backbone to the technical approach utilized by the strongest band pianists of the Jazz Age.

A lush showcase of Romantic elegance—a richly expressive pre-Soviet sound world.

Rachmaninoff: Two Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op. 2
A. Taneyev: Feuillet d’album, Op. 33a
Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42
S. Taneyev: Piano Quartet, Op. 20

A lush showcase of Romantic elegance—a richly expressive pre-Soviet sound world.

Rachmaninoff: Two Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op. 2
A. Taneyev: Feuillet d’album, Op. 33a
Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42
S. Taneyev: Piano Quartet, Op. 20

Hundreds of voices from throughout SA join to sing the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah with the San Antonio Choral Society, soloists, and orchestra. A portion of ticket sales will go to support ChildSafe, Bexar County's care center for child abuse prevention and recovery.

Megan Pachecano, soprano
Jacquelyn Matava, mezzo-soprano
Matthew Perez, tenor
Rob Saldaña, bass

Need a score? Rent one at the concert for $5 and join the fun!

No discount tickets as this event is a fundraiser

San Francisco–based Latin GRAMMY-nominated pianist, accordionist, composer, and educator Sam Reider leads his innovative ensemble, The Human Hands, in a performance that blends folk, jazz, and classical music from around the world. Reider’s versatility and artistry have also been highlighted through his collaboration with Venezuelan cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem, featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, reflecting his wide-ranging impact across folk and world music.

San Antonio Chamber Music Society presents the LOTUS SAXOPHONE QUARTET in a genre-defying program blending classical, jazz, and pop that moves beyond traditional classical boundaries. This young quartet formed in 2022 has literally stormed the classic music world, winning the 2024 Fischoff Senior Wind Division Competition Gold Medal and First Prize at the MTNA National Chamber Music Winds Competition. Known for their dynamic stage presence, LOTUS enhances their performances with movement and visual elements—creating a rich immersive experience for the audience. From twists on familiar pop melodies to jazz great Chick Correa’s “Spain” to works by the founder of the sax quartet Caryl Florio, expect the unexpected at this exhilarating and unique concert.

Individual tickets are $25 at the door or online at sacms.org/concert-tickets through November 14. Students and Active-Duty Military Admitted Free.

Ticketing and more info at SACMS.org

Alamo City Symphony Viva is excited to present, 'Homage' a wonderful event with selections by Ravel, Rachmaninoff and Vaughan Williams. Join us November 16th at 4:00pm located at the historic Travis Park Church for our beautifully curated fall concert. Tickets available at AlamoCityArts.org. Senior, Military and Student discounts available!