Bartók’s Divertimento

The Symphony Joslyn series begins with an epic triumph for brass and percussion and two jewels of the string orchestra repertoire.

The Joslyn
Sunday, Oct 18 | 2:00 PM
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Program Info

  • TOMASI: Fanfare Liturgiques

  • BARTOK: Divertimento

  • VILLA-LOBOS: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9

  • BARBER: Knoxville Summer of 1915

The Joslyn series begins with Tomasi’s epic Fanfares Liturgiques, a brass and percussion triumph. 20th century works for strings make up the heart of this program: Bartók’s energetic Divertimento and Villa-Lobos' ode to Johann Sebastian Bach.

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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