The King Center for the Performing Arts,
3865 N. Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935 United States
Melbourne, FL 32935 United States
Opening Night: Expect the Unexpected
DATE
October
18,
2025
TIME
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LOCATION
The King Center for the Performing Arts
About This Concert
Kick off our 72nd season with a thrilling mix of classical masterpieces like Bernstein’s Candide Overture, Sibelius’ The Swan of Tuonela, and Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, plus iconic film scores and a nostalgic journey through ’50s and ’60s hits, including a Beach Boys medley. From the depths of the ocean with the ABZU Fantasia to the Silver Screen with the Hollywood Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra, get ready to Expect the Unexpected!
Individual tickets available at the King Center at (321) 242-2219 and kingcenter.com. Students receive 75% off tickets with valid student I.D. at the King Center Box Office before each concert. Active military and first responders receive a 50% discount to all BSO concerts by contacting the King Center.
Please note the King Center for the Performing Arts’ clear bag policy, which can be found here.
The Program
Leonard Bernstein – Candide Overture
Jean Sibelius – The Swan of Tuonela – Kristin Naigus, English Horn
Camille Saint-Saëns – Danse Macabre, op. 40
Sterling Maffe – Hollywood Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra -Ilan Morgenstern, Bass Trombone – World Premiere Performance
Johann Strauss Jr. – Thunder and Lightning Polka, op. 324
Intermission
arr. Robert Wendel – Back to the Fifties
Austin Wintory – ABZU Fantasia for Oboe and Orchestra – Kristin Naigus, Oboe – World Premiere Performance
Percy Grainger – Colonial Song
John Barry – Out of Africa: Main Title
Bedrich Smetana – Dance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride
arr. Robert Wendel – Surf’s Up!
Listen in to some of this concert’s musical highlights from Maestro Christopher Confessore on YouTube!
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Concert Sponsor: The Brandon Family
The Swan of Tuonela Music Sponsor: Dr. Nancy Johnson and Arthur T. Fee Jr.
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About This Concert
Kick off our 72nd season with a thrilling mix of classical masterpieces like Bernstein’s Candide Overture, Sibelius’ The Swan of Tuonela, and Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, plus iconic film scores and a nostalgic journey through ’50s and ’60s hits, including a Beach Boys medley. From the depths of the ocean with the ABZU Fantasia to the Silver Screen with the Hollywood Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra, get ready to Expect the Unexpected!
Individual tickets available at the King Center at (321) 242-2219 and kingcenter.com. Students receive 75% off tickets with valid student I.D. at the King Center Box Office before each concert. Active military and first responders receive a 50% discount to all BSO concerts by contacting the King Center.
Please note the King Center for the Performing Arts’ clear bag policy, which can be found here.
The Program
Leonard Bernstein – Candide Overture
Jean Sibelius – The Swan of Tuonela – Kristin Naigus, English Horn
Camille Saint-Saëns – Danse Macabre, op. 40
Sterling Maffe – Hollywood Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra -Ilan Morgenstern, Bass Trombone – World Premiere Performance
Johann Strauss Jr. – Thunder and Lightning Polka, op. 324
Intermission
arr. Robert Wendel – Back to the Fifties
Austin Wintory – ABZU Fantasia for Oboe and Orchestra – Kristin Naigus, Oboe – World Premiere Performance
Percy Grainger – Colonial Song
John Barry – Out of Africa: Main Title
Bedrich Smetana – Dance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride
arr. Robert Wendel – Surf’s Up!
Listen in to some of this concert’s musical highlights from Maestro Christopher Confessore on YouTube!
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Concert Sponsor: The Brandon Family
The Swan of Tuonela Music Sponsor: Dr. Nancy Johnson and Arthur T. Fee Jr.