What Concerts Are in the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra's 2026-2027 Season?

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The Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra (CVSO) has announced a five-concert 2026-2027 season running from October 2026 through May 2027. Each program pairs well-known orchestral works with guest soloists, choral partners, or young artists, and the season closes with two versions of the same concert — a relaxed performance and a traditional one. Tickets are available through the "Purchase Tickets" link on cvsymphony.org.

The five mainstage concerts

Date Concert What to expect
Oct 24, 2026 Joys and Heartbreak: The Wayfarer's Journey Dukas' "Fanfare" from La Peri, Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer with mezzo-soprano Christine Amon, Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, and Gershwin's Cuban Overture
Dec 12, 2026 A Classical Christmas Bizet's L'Arlésienne Suite, Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers," and holiday favorites including White Christmas and Sleigh Ride
Feb 27, 2027 Stories in Sound Humperdinck's "Prelude" from Hänsel und Gretel, Florence Price's Symphony No. 4, and Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with Christine Harada Li
May 8, 2027 Cosmic Connections – Relaxed A shorter, informal performance of selections from The Seven Heavens, designed for all ages and sensory sensitivities
May 8, 2027 Cosmic Connections – Traditional James Whitbourn's The Seven Heavens with the Chippewa Valley Festival Choir and The Master Singers, plus the Young Artist Competition winner and a premiere by the Young Composer Competition winner

Season highlights worth noting

Guest artists and collaborators. The season features mezzo-soprano Christine Amon in October and violinist Christine Harada Li in February. The May concerts bring in two choral groups — the Chippewa Valley Festival Choir and The Master Singers — for Whitbourn's The Seven Heavens.

Two ways to hear the season finale. The May 8 program is offered twice on the same day. The relaxed performance is shorter and welcomes patrons of all ages, young children, and people with sensory sensitivities in an informal setting. The traditional performance is the full concert, including the Young Artist Competition winner and a premiere by the Young Composer Competition winner.

A mix of familiar and less-heard repertoire. The season balances audience favorites (Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, holiday standards) with works such as Florence Price's Symphony No. 4 and Whitbourn's The Seven Heavens.

Practical details

  • Season span: October 24, 2026 through May 8, 2027.
  • Venue and ticket prices: Not specified in the available page content — check cvsymphony.org for current venue, pricing, and purchase options.
  • Support: The site lists a "Donate Now" option under "Support Us."
  • More information: Each concert listing includes a "Read more" link on the CVSO website for full program details.

The orchestra describes itself as providing symphonic experiences to Chippewa Valley audiences since 1975, and frames the season under the tagline "Music you LOVE by people you KNOW."