2026-27 South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Imperial Series
2026-27 South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Imperial Series
2026-27 South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Imperial Series
2025-2026 Series
2025-2026 Series
2025-2026 Series
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Ravishing Rhapsodies
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Ravishing Rhapsodies
Saturday, 10-03-2026 - 07:30 PM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra opens the season with musical storytelling. Hear the Sioux Falls debut of Gabriela Martinez performing Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini", Ravel's "Rapsodie Espagnole" and more, including a world premiere by Guatemalan composer Xavier Beteta. A night of technical virtuosity and lush, evocative expression and surprises awaits.
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America the Beautiful
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
America the Beautiful
Saturday, 10-24-2026 - 07:30 PM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a musical journey that captures the heart and soul of the nation through its rich tapestry of sound. This exhilarating concert showcases the evolution of American music, from spirituals and gospel tunes that lifted spirits to the rhythms of ragtime and the heartfelt passion of the blues. Stripling's charismatic trumpet and vocals along with vocalist Mamie Parris lead you through the birth of jazz, the soulful grooves of R&B, and all the vibrant genres that define the American soundscape.
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From The New World
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
From The New World
Saturday, 11-21-2026 - 07:30 PM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
A multi-media exploration of Native American inspirations, including Dvorak's celebrated New World Symphony accompanied by stunning visuals and Louis Ballard's "Incident at Wounded Knee". Experience the Creekside Singers drumming group with full orchestra performing Lakota Refrains, a new orchestral work by Derek Bermel and Emmanuel Black Bear from the 2025 Lakota Music Project Tour.
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Handel's MESSIAH
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IncludedSanctuaryFirst Lutheran Church
Handel's MESSIAH
Performance of your choice
SanctuaryFirst Lutheran Church
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever composed. A commentary on Christ's Nativity, Passion, Resurrection and Ascension, experienced in Handel's "Messiah"-featuring the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus-in the glory of First Lutheran Church with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
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Christmas with the Symphony: 'Tis the Season
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Christmas with the Symphony: 'Tis the Season
Performance of your choice
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
Bring your family and friends for this holiday tradition of heartwarming and jovial Christmas classics. Returning is soprano Meredith Lustig, who made her first appearance with the SDSO as Beret Hansa in the opera revival, "Giants in the Earth". Meredith's breathtaking vocals, the power of the South Dakota Symphony Chorus and your holiday favorites plus a sing-along are sure to light up your Christmas spirit!
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Baroque Favorites
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Baroque Favorites
Saturday, 01-23-2027 - 07:30 PM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
Handel's "Water Music Suite No. 1" and Rameau's "Suite from Les Boréades" fill the Mary W. Sommervold Hall, a perfect setting to hear the ornate, dramatic stylings of this era. Grażyna Bacewicz's neoclassical Concerto for String Orchestra is considered her finest work. SDSO's own principal bassoonist, John Tomkins also takes center stage for Françaix’s charming Divertissement for Bassoon and String Orchestra.
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Tchaikovsky's 'Pathetique' Symphony
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Tchaikovsky's 'Pathetique' Symphony
Saturday, 02-06-2027 - 07:30 PM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
Sibelius described the mood of his sixth symphony as "cold spring water". Tchaikvosky's Symphony No. 6 was the result of a creative explosion. Between these two great symphonies, SDSO premieres a work by University of South Dakota composition professor Paul Lombardi.
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Stravinksy's Firebird
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Stravinksy's Firebird
Saturday, 02-27-2027 - 07:30 PM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
Experience a night of magnificent classics and new works! A world premiere by 2025 Pulitzer-prize winning composer, percussionist and sound artist, Susie Ibarra, and a new piece from the Lakota Music Project Tour by SDSO's principal oboist Jeffrey Paul and Lakota Music Project partner, Dakota Cedar Flutist Bryan Akipa. Plus music by Ravel, and Stravinsky's revolutionary "The Firebird".
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Star Wars at 50
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Star Wars at 50
Saturday, 03-13-2027 - 07:30 PM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to the sounds of "a galaxy far, far, away." Music by John Williams from the groundbreaking film "Star Wars: A New Hope" in honor of the 50th anniversary of its debut, plus Star Wars saga highlights from "The Empire Strikes Back" to "The Mandalorian".
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Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs
Saturday, 04-10-2027 - 07:30 PM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
One of the greatest concert experiences you'll ever have, Strauss' "Four Last Songs" is considered one of the composer's most beautiful and profound works. Accompanying the night is the exquisite soprano Malin Hartelius with her flawless vocals. Hear Alma Mahler's beautiful songs for piano and soprano juxtaposed with the orchestrations by Roxanne Panufnik. Wagner's glowing Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin opens this gorgeous program.
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Beethoven Missa Solemnis
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IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Beethoven Missa Solemnis
Saturday, 04-24-2027 - 07:30 PM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
Promoter: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
"Missa Solemnis" is Beethoven's way of representing God's majesty. He himself described "Missa Solemnis" as his greatest work, a work coming from the heart to touch and move audiences. Experience it for yourself with the power of live orchestral music and the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Chorus combined with the South Dakota State University Chorus.
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2026-27 South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Imperial Series
IncludedMary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
2026-27 South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Imperial Series
Tuesday, 06-29-2027 - 12:00 AM
Mary W. Sommervold HallWashington Pavilion
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