Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for Heart of a New World — a program that explores themes of discovery, identity, and the creative spirit through American and American-inspired music.

The concert opens with Samuel Barber’s Overture to The School for Scandal, a sparkling work full of youthful energy and wit. Its bright melodies and driving rhythms showcase Barber at his most exuberant — music that feels cinematic and immediate.

The morning centers on Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World.” Written during his years in America, this symphony reflects Dvořák’s fascination with the landscapes, spirituals, and folk music he encountered here. The result is a work that feels both deeply Czech and unmistakably American — from the famous Largo movement to the triumphant finale, it’s music infused with wonder and genuine emotion.

This is a concert about what happens when artists venture into new territory, finding inspiration in unfamiliar places and creating something that speaks across cultures and generations. We hope you’ll be part of it.