1/5/26 Newsletter | Kicking off 2026 with timpani lessons, podcasts, and more
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Meet the Timpani
Did you know our Principal Timpanist Jack Rago can change the pitch of his drums with his feet? Get a deeper understanding of these rotund members of the percussion family in this new Learning Library video.
Putting the ‘Cirque’ in Cirque Carmen
Last month, our friends at the Minnesota Orchestra performed with Troupe Vertigo, the circus and acrobatics group that will join us at Cirque Carmen on March 7 & 8. Get to know a father-daughter duo that performs with the group in this video!
OSA Backstage with Joseph Young
Hosts of the OSA Backstage podcast Dani and Serena talked with Joseph Young ahead of his return to Omaha on January 16 & 17 about conducting Debussy’s iconic Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, the importance of having - and being! - an elder statesman, and seizing opportunity when it arises.
Spend your Valentine's Day with the music of Elvis
The King of Rock n Roll’s music is coming to the Holland Center on February 14 and 15! Internationally recognized vocalist Patrick Dunn—who was crowned “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” of 2021—stars as the King himself, bringing an entire generation back to the ‘60s and ‘70s through the eyes of Elvis Presley.
Upcoming Concerts
Beethoven's First Symphony
Jan. 11│2 p.m.
Joslyn Art Museum
The ensemble is king in this program featuring three of the greats; Wagner, Stravinsky and Beethoven.
Debussy & Prokofiev
Jan. 16-17│7:30 P.M.
Holland Center
Color, energy and innovation take center stage in this program conducted and performed by brothers Joseph and Robert Young – including a concerto in homage to legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.
DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Jan. 24│7:30 p.m.
Jan. 25│2 p.m.
Holland Center
When a young Viking defies tradition and befriends a ferocious dragon, together they must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Experience this captivating film in HD, with its thrilling musical score performed live to picture!
Concert Calendar
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