New Albany Symphony Orchestra's 2025-26 season to include Bernstein songs, gala
New Albany Symphony Orchestra (NASO) will welcome its 2025-26 season with a program celebrating one of the most important conductors and composers in American music history.
With vocals by Morgan James, 'Bernstein in Story and Song' will feature anecdotes from Jamie Bernstein in a tribute to her world-renowned father, Leonard Bernstein.
Led by Maestro Luis Biava, the concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Hinson Amphitheater, 170 E. Dublin Granville Road, New Albany. Gates will open for picnickers at 6:30 p.m.
Patrons may bring food and nonalcoholic beverages. Wine and beer will be available for purchase.
Lawn tickets are $40 for general admission and $35 for students, seniors and military. Individual reserved table seats are $65; tables of eight are $500.
The rest of the season, which will take place at the McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin Granville Road, New Albany, includes:
'Carmina Burana' – 3 p.m. Oct. 12: Tickets cost $20-$35. NASO is joined by the symphony chorus, conducted by Michael G. Martin.
'Holiday Spectacular' – 5 p.m. Dec. 20, 3 p.m. Dec. 21: Tickets cost $20-$35. The symphony and chorus reunite for an evening of beloved holiday favorites.
'Triumph and Light' – 3 p.m. March 8, 2026: Tickets cost $10-25. Highlights include performances by student concerto winners.
The season will wind down with NASO's annual Great Artist Gala, set for 7:30 p.m. April 24, 2026, at the McCoy Center.
The gala's guest artist will be Grammy-winning vocalist Renée Fleming performing an eclectic medley of arias by George Frideric Handel and Giacomo Puccini, music from 'Carousel' and 'Lord of the Rings,' contemporary hits and selections by film composer Ennio Morricone.
Ticket prices range from $55-$225.
Subscriptions are on sale, with a new plan tailored to fit individual preferences being offered. Single tickets will be available for all five concerts on July 1.
For subscription details, ticket updates and other information, visit newalbanysymphony.com.
Entertainment and Things to Do reporter Belinda M. Paschal can be reached at bpaschal@dispatch.com.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: New Albany Symphony Orchestra announces 2025-26 concert season
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