The DSSO’s 2025/2026 season is filled with exciting milestones and unforgettable music. We celebrate Erin Aldridge’s 20th season as concertmaster—an incredible achievement for a truly gifted musician. Erin will be featured in two Masterworks concerts: first as the voice of Scheherazade in Rimsky-Korsakov’s mesmerizing work, and later performing one of her favorite pieces, Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Pianist Adam Golka brings his talent to two rarely performed gems: Saint-Saëns’ Africa and Fazil Say’s Silk Road Concerto, a dynamic, inventive piece full of unique textures and effects. The DSSO Chorus and outstanding vocal soloists will join us for powerful performances of Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and Poulenc’s Gloria. Guest conductor William Eddins leads the orchestra and rising star Evren Ozel in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. The season also showcases music from a wide range of composers, from fresh voices like Anna Clyne and Michael Abels to beloved figures such as Liszt, Bizet, Sibelius, and Schumann. Beyond our Masterworks Series, we’re bringing back audience favorites with our Holiday Spectacular in December and an epic live score performance of Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark in April. Whether you're a longtime supporter or just discovering the orchestra, this season offers something for everyone—and we can’t wait to share it with you.