Join conductor Daniel Cho and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for The French Connection — an intimate evening of live orchestral music at Birmingham’s historic Carver Theatre, celebrating the innovation and enduring vitality of three composers who helped define 20th-century classical music.

The concert opens with Igor Stravinsky’s Eight Instrumental Miniatures, compact and brilliantly crafted pieces that showcase his gift for inventive textures and playful neoclassical ideas.

Next comes Darius Milhaud’s La création du monde (The Creation of the World) — a groundbreaking work inspired by African creation myths and the jazz Milhaud encountered in Harlem. He weaves classical orchestration with syncopated rhythms and blues harmonies into something genuinely new: a bold fusion that was revolutionary in its time and remains striking today.

The evening closes with Francis Poulenc’s Sinfonietta, a work that sparkles with charm and elegance — music that captures all the wit, warmth, and unmistakable personality of French modernism at its finest.

Whether you’re a lifelong classical music lover or simply looking for an unforgettable night out in Birmingham, this concert celebrates creativity, cultural exchange, and the artistic spirit that connects us all. We look forward to seeing you at the Carver Theatre.