A New Season at Paducah Symphony Orchestra

September brings the start of a new season with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Treat yourself and your family to the sounds of the 2023/2024 season.

The Rite of Spring, September 16

Maestro Ponti and your Paducah Symphony Orchestra open the 44th season with Stravinsky's revolutionary ballet and orchestral work, Le Sacre du printemps, or, The Rite of Spring. Also on the program: Brahms' beloved Academic Festival Overture to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the new PSO Academy early next year, and Jennifer Higdon's blue cathedral. Plus, in celebration of 10 years of Paducah's status as UNESCO Creative City, Slow Movement by Craig Armstrong, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, UNESCO Creative City of Music.

Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, October 14

Schubert was only 19 years old when he completed his fifth symphony, largely inspired by the style of another young prodigy,

Mozart. Penelope Shumate joins the orchestra for Mahler's dreamy, childlike Fourth Symphony.

Rhapsody In Red, White, and Blue, November 11

Maestro Ponti conducts the statewide premiere of Peter Boyer's new work celebrating 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue this season. The brand new Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue will be heard alongside Gerswhin's classic, with soloist and champion of Boyer's new composition, Jeffrey Biegel. After intermission, your PSO tackles Bartók's tour de force, the Concerto for Orchestra.

In honor of veterans and active-duty military, receive 50% off tickets to this concert with your military ID. Receive your discount in person at the PSO office weekdays 1-5 PM, or at the box office the night of the concert.

A Christmas Celebration, December 9

Get your tickets quickly, because this concert always sells out! It’s a Paducah holiday tradition featuring the Paducah Symphony Orchestra and Choruses, the Paducah Singers, and guest choirs. Round up friends and family for the best Christmas party in town!

Cinematic Romances, February 10

Maestro Ponti conducts love themes from romantic films and classic love stories. Revel in the lush orchestration of Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet, Morricone's iconic score for Cinema Paradiso, the spellbinding music from Hitchock's classic Vertigo, and more!

The Planets, March 9

PSO’s very own Ching-Yi Lin and Andy Braddock take the spotlight for Mozart's sublime Sinfonia Concertante. Holst's The Planets is made even more mesmerizing by choreographed film visuals of our solar system by Adrian Wyard.

Fauré Requiem, April 13

Beloved Paducah natives, Emily Yocum Black and Jacob Waid, join the orchestra for Fauré's Requiem. The peaceful, calming melodies of the composer's most famous work are among the most beautiful in the choral-orchestral repertoire. Maestro Ponti conducts Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 1 and Puccini's Crisantemi, named after the flower of mourning in Italian tradition, the chrysanthemum.

The Paducah Symphony Orchestra is located at 222 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 10. For questions call the office at 270.444.0065 or visit paducahsymphony.org. Ask about season passes or individual show tickets. PLUS, for most concerts, FREE student tickets are available! 