Bartók’s Divertimento

The Symphony Joslyn series begins with a program showcasing triumphant 20th century pieces conducted by Lee Mills.

The Joslyn
Sunday, Oct 18 | 2:00 PM
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Artists

Lee Mills Conductor More
Sonya Headlam Soprano

Program Info

  • TOMASI: Fanfare Liturgiques

  • BARTOK: Divertimento

  • VILLA-LOBOS: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9

  • BARBER: Knoxville Summer of 1915

The Symphony Joslyn series begins with a percussion and brass triumph, Tomasi’s incredible Fanfares Liturgiques. Travel back to the 20th century with works for strings at the heart of this program: Bartók’s energetic Divertimento and Villa-Lobos' ode to Johann Sebastian Bach. Soprano Sonya Headlam joins the Omaha Symphony for Barber’s Knoxville Summer of 1915, a poignant homage to childhood.

Pre-Concert Talks

Join us at 1:15 PM before the performance in the orchestra level lobby for a fun and captivating discussion of this concert's repertoire presented by Omaha Symphony musicians.

For the respect and consideration of all Omaha Symphony patrons, children under 5 years of age are prohibited from attending this performance.

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Individual tickets to this performance do not go on sale until August 2026. Want to snag your tickets early, save on fees, AND get additional perks? Subscribe to a Joslyn series package (six concerts for $202!).

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