Journey to the Amazon

Experience the magic of the Amazon Rainforest through music and dance in this unforgettable collaboration between the Omaha Symphony and the Heartland Youth Ballet. Featuring a never-before-heard orchestral score by composer Matt Naughtin, this performance invites you to explore the lush beauty and captivating mystery of one of the world's most diverse ecosystems.

Lobby activities start at 1:15.

Holland Center
Sunday, Apr 26 | 2:00 PM
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Ernest Richardson Resident Conductor & Principal Pops Conductor More

Ernest Richardson

Resident Conductor & Principal Pops Conductor

The versatile Ernest Richardson is in high demand as conductor, composer, arranger, organizational leader and inspirational speaker. His versatility finds him within one season conducting Stravinsky's Firebird Suite or Broadway artists in the works of Leonard Bernstein, a live-to-movie production of Harry Potter, facilitating strategic decision-making for leading arts organizations, or training young musicians for the passionate, persistent pursuit of perfection. He has been at the forefront of symphonic video/live music productions, conducting live-to-movie scores of the Harry Potter series with CineConcerts, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, Pirates of the Caribbean, Singing in the Rain, Casablanca, Ratatouille, Star Trek (2009), the Charlie Chaplin silent film The Gold Rush and Star Wars.May 2020 marked his live-in-concert album debut with indie rock band Guster on OMAGAH! for their live performance with the Omaha Symphony in collaboration with the MAHA Music Festival in February 2019. The recording is available on guster.bandcamp.com or gustermerch.com. Richardson is presently the principal pops conductor and resident conductor of the Omaha Symphony at his appointment in 2015. Since 1993, he has laid the groundwork for and led in the development of the Omaha Symphony’s vaunted education and community engagement programs. In addition to his artistic…
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Heartland Youth Ballet Dancers More

Experience the magic of the Amazon Rainforest through music and dance in this unforgettable collaboration between the Omaha Symphony and the Heartland Youth Ballet. Featuring a never-before-heard orchestral score by composer Matt Naughtin, this performance invites you to explore the lush beauty and captivating mystery of one of the world's most diverse ecosystems.

Journey up the majestic kapok tree and meet an array of vibrant rainforest creatures — ocelots, snakes, frogs, monkeys, birds, insects, and bats — brought to life through stunning choreography and evocative music. Perfect for all ages, this unique experience celebrates the wonders of nature and the artistry of music and dance.

An ASL interpreter will be present at this performance.

Come early for pre-concert fun!

Arrive early and make magical memories with your family! Before each Family Series concert, enjoy fun pre-concert lobby activities, including interactive crafts, musical instrument demonstrations, and more. It’s the perfect way to spark curiosity and excitement before the music begins!

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The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo will join us in the lobby before the show with animals and artifacts!

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