many faces. one phil.

Announcing the Reno Phil’s 2024-2025 season of Classix!

Season 56 is here! It is truly remarkable to witness the transformation that occurs when individual musicians, each bringing their unique talents and perspectives, join forces to create something greater than the sum of its parts. There is a magic that happens when we come together, when we listen deeply to one another, and when we collaborate to breathe life into the timeless masterpieces of the orchestral repertoire.The Reno Phil strives to create spaces that bring us together as a community – whether that happens at the Pioneer Center, the Glow Plaza, or in a classroom.

In a world often filled with noise and chaos, these spaces become a sanctuary where we can unite in our shared love for the art form that binds us.We have an extraordinary season of concerts and events planned, each one offering us an opportunity to explore new horizons, to challenge ourselves, and to connect with audiences in profound and meaningful ways. From beloved classics like Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto to innovative contemporary works I can’t wait for you to hear, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

OPENING NIGHT!

ON THE PROGRAM

Gabriela ORTIZ: Kauyumari  
Carl Maria von WEBER: Concerto for Bassoon in F Major, op.75  
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat, op. 55 “Eroica”  

FEATURED SOLOIST
Eric Fassbender, Bassoon

ON THE PROGRAM

Giuseppe VERDI: Overture to La forza del destino 
William DAWSON: Negro Folk Symphony
 Sergei RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, op. 18 

FEATURED SOLOIST
Sara Davis Buechner, Piano

ON THE PROGRAM

Maurice RAVEL: La valse  

Camille SAINT-SAENS: Concerto No. 1 for Cello and Orchestra in A minor, op. 33 

Hector BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique 

FEATURED SOLOIST
Sterling Elliot, Cello

ON THE PROGRAM

Igor STRAVINSKY: Concerto for Violin in D Major  

Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: Rondo in C Major for Violin and Orchestra K. 373 

Anton BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major “Romantic” 

FEATURED SOLOIST
Alexi Kenney, Violin

ON THE PROGRAM

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat, op. 73 “Emperor”    

Marko BAJZER: The Sacrifice of Prometheus [world premiere]  

Ottorino RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome   

FEATURED SOLOIST
Katherine Emma Liu, Piano [Davidson Fellow]

ON THE PROGRAM

Iryna ALEKSIYCHUK: Go where the wind takes you…[west coast premiere]

Paul HINDEMITH: Mathis der Maler  

Joseph HAYDN: Lord Nelson Mass       
 

FEATURING
Reno Phil Chorus and soloists TBD