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.
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.”
“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
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