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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra announces the “Sounds of the Summer” concert series

The summer concert series will replace the annual Concerts in the Garden series that is cancelled in 2024 due to construction at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

April 5, 2024 • 
Kate Mazade
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Hear everything from patriotic marches to narrative compositions at the FWSO’s summer concert series.

Photo by Karen Almond

Attention music lovers and annual attendees of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) Concerts in the Garden — there’s a new summer concert series that you don’t want to miss.

While the Fort Worth Botanic Garden undergoes renovations, the FWSO will present the “Sounds of the Summer Series,” with music selections for the whole family.

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Enjoy four evening concerts in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

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After Hours in the Garden | Fort Worth Botanic Garden Lecture Hall
Mark your calendar for Friday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. for the all-string program that will sample music from playful compositions by Leroy Anderson and William Grant Still, as well as classics by Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, and Elgar. Tickets range from $18 for garden members to $25 for non-members.

Chamber Classics | Fort Worth Botanic Garden Lecture Hall
On Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m., the FWSO invites you to travel to the Western frontier with Grofe’s “On the Trail” from Grand Canyon Suite and a strings-only version of “Hoe-Down” from Rodeo for just $25.

Concert on the Lawn | Amon Carter Museum of American Art
March on over to this free concert on Sunday, June 9 at 8:30 p.m. to hear classics like John Philip Sousa’s iconic “Stars and Stripes Forever,” Schulman’s “Ben Franklin Suite,” and John Williams’ “With Malice Toward None.”

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Let music lift you into the air among the planes at the CR Smith Museum.

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“Peter and the Wolf” | CR Smith Museum
This family-oriented concert at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 includes narrative-driven works that introduce kids to orchestral instruments and classical music. Bonus: It’s free with museum admission.

Baroque Chamber | Fort Worth Botanic Garden Lecture Hall
On Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m., a bassoon, oboe, and harpsichord will join the string section for a $25 performance of Baroque chamber music, featuring works by Karl Jenkins and Bach.

A Little Night Music | Fort Worth Botanic Garden Lecture Hall
Settle in for a dramatic performance of Mozart, Haydn, and Schulman on Friday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

2024 PianoTexas International Festival | Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU
FWSO will perform at 5 p.m. on June 16, 23 + 30 as part of the full calendar of piano recitals, masterclasses, and concertos. Stay tuned for ticket sales.

Bonus: The concert series also includes performances of the Sounds of Nature concert for participants of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s S.E.E.D. Camp.