Sunday, March 8, 2026, 3:00PM
McCoy Center for the Arts
3:00PM – 5:00PM
Luis Biava, conductor
Rising stars shine alongside timeless masterworks as we present an afternoon of musical contrasts. Enjoy the radiant soundscapes of August Reed Thomas’ contemporary masterpiece Of Paradise and Light and then watch our brilliant student concerto winners take center stage. The grand finale? Brahms’s mighty Fourth Symphony sweeps you away in waves of passion and power.
Program:
- Of Paradise and Light – Augusta Reed Thomas
- Student Concerto Winners
— Intermission —
- Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 – Johannes Brahms
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Andante moderato
III. Allegro giocoso
IV. Allegro energico e passionate