October 14, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Beethoven: Symphony Nº 7
Moody Performance Hall
Richard McKay conducts an evening of energy and elegance, beginning with Poulenc’s witty, jazz-tinged Piano Concerto (1949) performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Anton Nel, followed by Mozart’s sparkling Piano Concerto No. 19. After intermission, the orchestra brings Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 to life — a masterwork celebrated for its driving rhythms and jubilant melodies.
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Tchaikovsky + Mozart's "Prague"
Moody Performance Hall
Richard McKay leads a vibrant program opening with Dvořák’s Czech Suite, full of folk-inspired charm and lyrical warmth. Award-winning cellist Alexander Hersh then takes the spotlight for Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations, a graceful and virtuosic showpiece. The concert concludes with Mozart’s Symphony No. 38, the “Prague” — an expansive and brilliant work from the composer’s mature years.
February 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Beethoven: Piano Concerto Nº 1
Moody Performance Hall
Under the direction of Richard McKay, the Dallas Chamber Symphony begins with Adam Schoenberg’s shimmering Canto for chamber orchestra. Prize-winning pianist Yi-Chen Feng then brings youthful vitality to Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto. The program closes with Schubert’s Symphony No. 5, a graceful, melody-rich work that captures the composer’s warmth and charm.
April 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Strauss: Metamorphosen
Moody Performance Hall
Richard McKay conducts an evening of reflection and beauty, opening with Górecki’s Three Pieces in Old Style, inspired by Renaissance and Baroque traditions. Harpist Yumiko Schlaffer then performs Debussy’s Danse sacrée et danse profane, a luminous pairing of elegance and serenity. The program concludes with Strauss’s Metamorphosen, a profound meditation for 23 solo strings.
May 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Brahms: Symphony Nº 4
Moody Performance Hall
Richard McKay conducts this program featuring Debussy’s evocative Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, a shimmering portrait of dreamlike beauty. Laurel Gagnon, winner of the 2025 Dallas International Violin Competition then takes the stage for a concerto to be announced. The evening concludes with Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 — a noble, powerful, and deeply moving masterpiece.
June 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Dallas International Piano Competition Finals
Moody Performance Hall
Jim Stopher conducts the climactic final round of the 2026 Dallas International Piano Competition, where three outstanding pianists each perform a concerto with the Dallas Chamber Symphony. A distinguished jury will select the winner, while the audience casts its own vote for the Audience Choice Award in a thrilling conclusion to this prestigious competition.