Nashville Symphony

The Nashville Symphony kicks off its 2026-27 season with a special opening weekend celebrating American music across three performances. Conductor Leonard Slatkin leads the orchestra and chorus through a carefully curated program featuring beloved classics like Aaron Copland's folk-inspired Old American Songs and Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings, alongside contemporary works including a piece by Nashville composer Cristina Spinei. The program explores the full spectrum of American musical expression, from Joan Tower's optimistic Made in America to George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. What makes this opening especially memorable is the lineup of vocalists performing alongside the orchestra—country music legends Suzy Bogguss and Kathy Mattea, opera singer Sylvia McNair, Storm Large from Pink Martini, and emerging artist Baxter Hall. This three-day celebration honors both the Nashville Symphony's 80th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Performances run Friday and Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee option, giving your family flexibility in when to attend. Tickets are available through the box office.