{"id":180639,"date":"2026-02-26T03:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/180639\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T03:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:33:09","slug":"plano-symphony-orchestra-unveils-2026-2027-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/180639\/","title":{"rendered":"Plano Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2026\u20132027 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO), led by Music Director H\u00e9ctor Guzm\u00e1n and President & CEO Gregory Patterson, has announced its 2026\u20132027 Season.<\/p>\n

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The orchestra\u2019s 44th season marks the beginning of Guzm\u00e1n\u2019s transition to Music Director Emeritus in 2027\u20132028, a move he announced two years ago to allow for expanded guest conducting opportunities. In his emeritus role, Guzm\u00e1n will continue to appear as a guest conductor in future seasons.<\/p>\n

As the PSO searches for its next music director, five finalists will each conduct one concert during the 2026\u20132027 Season. Audience members will be invited to provide feedback following each performance. The finalists are M\u00e9lisse Brunet, Filippo Ciabatti, Gonzalo Farias, Jacob Joyce and Stilian Kirov.<\/p>\n

Under the banner \u201cMusic that Matters,\u201d the season features eight subscription concerts, along with two special summer performances at the Meyerson Symphony Center.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the FLY Dance Company joins the PSO for \u201cBreaking Classical,\u201d blending orchestral masterworks with hip-hop choreography. On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Broadway performer Joshua Henry will appear in Get Up, Stand Up! Henry, a Grammy-winning artist, is known for his Tony Award-nominated roles in Carousel, The Scottsboro Boys and Violet, as well as his performance as Aaron Burr in Hamilton.<\/p>\n

2026\u20132027 Season Highlights<\/p>\n

All American Program \u2013 September 19, 2026

\nConducted by Stilian Kirov. Works by Copland, Gershwin, Barber and Bernstein.<\/p>\n

Unhallowed Eve \u2013 October 17, 2026

\nConducted by M\u00e9lisse Brunet. Includes the suite from The Nightmare Before Christmas.<\/p>\n

Vive la France \u2013 November 14, 2026

\nConducted by Jacob Joyce. Features Berlioz\u2019s Benvenuto Cellini overture and Gershwin\u2019s An American in Paris.<\/p>\n

Home for the Holidays \u2013 December 20, 2026

\nConducted by H\u00e9ctor Guzm\u00e1n with the Plano West Senior High Choir.<\/p>\n

Chasing Dreams \u2013 January 16, 2027

\nConducted by Gonzalo Farias. Includes John Williams\u2019 The Cowboys: Overture and Tchaikovsky\u2019s Symphony No. 5.<\/p>\n

The Italian Connection \u2013 February 20, 2027

\nConducted by Filippo Ciabatti. Music by Morricone, Mendelssohn and Dvo\u0159\u00e1k.<\/p>\n

Fiesta! \u2013 March 20, 2027

\nConducted by H\u00e9ctor Guzm\u00e1n. Features Beethoven\u2019s Triple Concerto and de Falla\u2019s The Three-Cornered Hat.<\/p>\n

Thank You, Maestro \u2013 April 17, 2027

\nA farewell concert culminating in Beethoven\u2019s Symphony No. 9.<\/p>\n

Current PSO subscribers may renew now. New subscriptions and single tickets for the FLY Dance Company and Joshua Henry concerts will be available beginning April 6. More information is available at planosymphony.org.<\/p>\n

About the Plano Symphony Orchestra<\/p>\n

Founded in 1983, the Plano Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit organization serving North Texas through orchestral performances, education initiatives and community outreach programs. The PSO presents eight subscription concerts annually and serves approximately 150,000 individuals each year through performances and educational programming.<\/p>\n

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