Schedule

19th October 2025

Indiana University

IN Musical Arts Center
Bloomington, IN

Carlos Simon: Fate Now Conquers (2020)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19 (1795/98)
Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b (1806)
Timo Andres: The Blind Banister (2015)

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20th & 21st October 2025

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

Olive Baptist Church
Pensacola, FL

Program to include Carlos Simon's work The Block

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25th October 2025

Wichita Symphony Orchestra

Century II Concert Hall
Wichita, KS

CARLOS SIMON Fate Now Conquers

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 72 (Emperor

PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 63

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26th October 2025

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra

Cade Chapel
Jackson, MS

Peter Tchaikovsky, Andante Cantabile

Scott Joplin, The Rag Time Dance

Crafton Beck, Three Songs on Poems by Margaret Walker – Deanna Tisdale Johnson, soprano

Kinan Azmeh, ​Ibn Arabi Postlude

Madness/Thomas Adés, ​Cardiac Arrest  

François Couperin/Thomas Adés, ​Les Baricades Mistérieuses

Trevor Weston, ​Dig It

TBA, ​Selections by Cade Chapel Choir

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October 31, 2025

Oberlin Orchestra

Finney Chapel
Oberlin, OH

Carlos Simon Fate Now Conquers (2020)

John Adams Absolute Jest (2011)

  Poiesis Quartet

Angelica Negrón Campos Flotantes (2024)

Zhou Tian Transcend (2019)

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1st November 2025

Midland Symphony Orchestra

Midland Center for the Arts
Midland, MI

Carlos Simon / Motherboxx Connection

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov / Scheherazade

Adrian Anantawan / Guest Artist

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November 1, 2025

Deutsches SymphonieOrchester Berlin

Philharmonie Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Carlos Simon Fate Now Conquers

Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor

Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor

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November 2, 2025

Deutsches SymphonieOrchester Berlin

BOZAR Brussels
Brussels, Belgium

Carlos Simon Fate Now Conquers

Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor

Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor

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5th November 2025

University of Memphis

Plough Performance Hall
Memphis, TN

Program to include Carlos work Amen!

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7th November 2025

New Jersey Symphony

Richardson Auditorium
Princeton, NJ

Florence Price Piano Concerto in One Movement

George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue

Carlos Simon Zodiac (Northeast Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Co-Commission)

Aaron Copland Suite from Billy the Kid

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6th & 8th November 2025

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Newark, NJ

Florence Price Piano Concerto in One Movement
George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue

Carlos Simon Zodiac (Northeast Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Co-Commission)

Aaron Copland Suite from Billy the Kid

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8th November 2025

Illinois Music Educator Association

Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL

Roman Carnival Overture - Hector Berlioz

The Block - Carlos Simon

TBD

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9th November 2025

New Jersey Symphony

State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick

Florence Price Piano Concerto in One Movement

George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue

Carlos Simon Zodiac (Northeast Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Co-Commission)

Aaron Copland Suite from Billy the Kid

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November 9, 2025

Concordia Santa Fe Wind Orchestra

New Mexico Museum of Art
Santa Fe, NM

Program to include Carlos Simon's Sweet Chariot.

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9th & 10th November 2025

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

540 William Hilton Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC

Carlos Simon Four Black American Dances

James P. Johnson/Marcus Roberts, arr. Yamekraw

Carlos Simon Hellfighters’ Blues

George Gershwin/Marcus Roberts, arr. Rhapsody in Blue, F Major

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15th November 2025

North Eastern Virginia Orchestra

Westfield High School
Chantilly, VA

Program to include Carlos Simon's work Holy Dance

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16th November 2025

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera

The Hotel Chalet, The Beverly Ballroom
Chattanooga, TN

Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36

Carlos Simon | Fate Now Conquers

Louise Farrenc | Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35

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November 17, 2025

University of Houston Wind Band

Moores Opera House
Houston, TX

Program to include Carlos Simon's Amen!

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November 18, 2025

West Virginia University

Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
Morgantown, WV

Program to include Carlos Simon's Sweet Chariot

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20th & 21st November 2025

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Tennessee Theatre
Knoxville, Tennessee

NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV:Capriccio espagnol

GEORGE GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue

CARLOS SIMON: Four Black American Dances

MANUEL DE FALLA: Three-Cornered Hat Suites 1 & 2

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27th November 2025

Noord Nederlands Orkest

De Harmonie
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

C. Simon Four Black American Dances

G. Gershwin Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture

W. Marsalis Concerto in D for Violin and Orchestra

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28th November 2025

Noord Nederlands Orkest

The Eastern Gate, Oosterpoort
Groningen, Netherlands

C. Simon Four Black American Dances

G. Gershwin Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture

W. Marsalis Concerto in D for Violin and Orchestra

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29th November 2025

Noord Nederlands Orkest

TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Netherlands

C. Simon Four Black American Dances

G. Gershwin Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture

W. Marsalis Concerto in D for Violin and Orchestra

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28th & 30th November 2025

Pittsburgh Symphony

Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, PA

HAYDN: Symphony No. 100, “Military”

BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1

CARLOS SIMON:Festive Fanfare and Overture

Strauss Viennese Favorites

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29th & 30th November 2025

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Music Hall
Cincinnati, OH

Carlos Simon Tales: A Folklore Symphony  

Lisa Bielawa PULSE for violin and orchestra (Co-Commission)

Aaron Copland Variations on a Shaker Melody from Appalachian Spring
Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 7

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December 3, 2025

University of Toronto Wind Symphony

Tribute Communities Recital Hall
Toronto, ON

Repertoire to include:

Sweet Chariot (Simon)

Angels in the Architecture (Ticheli)

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December 5, 2025

Purdue University Concert Band

Long Center for the Performing Arts
Lafayette, IN

Program to include Carlos Simon's Amen!

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5th & 7th December 2025

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Linda Rondstadt Music Hall
Tucson, AZ

Carlos Simon: Fate Now Conquers

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

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December 18-21, 2025

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Walt Disney Hall
Los Angeles, CA

Carlos SIMON Four Black American Dances
ELLINGTON The Nutcracker Suite
Intermission
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 1, “Winter Daydreams”

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December 30, 2025 - January 3, 2026

Latvian National Symphony Orchestra

Riga Congress Centre
Riga, Latvia

Program includes Carlos Simon's Four Black American Dances.

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January 13-15, 2026

Houston Symphony Orchestra

Jones Hall
Houston, TX

J. P. CONTRERAS  La Silla for Orchestra
TCHAIKOVSKY  Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from Suite from The Nutcracker
DUKAS  Fanfare to La péri
WILLIAMS  Nimbus 2000 from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. MONTGOMERY  Strum
C. SIMON  Ring Shout from Four Black American Dances
W.A. MOZART  Symphony No. 35 in D major
BIZET/GUIRAUD  Les toréadors from Suite No. 1 from Carmen
ELGAR  Moths and Butterflies from The Wand of Youth
ELGAR  The Wild Bears from The Wand of Youth
WILLIAMS  Harry’s Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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January 15, 2026

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Orpheum Theatre
New Orleans, LA

PRICE: Ethiopia’s Shadow in America

SIMON: Troubled Water for Trombone and Orchestra  *LPO Premiere

BARBER: Symphony No. 1, op. 9

COPLAND: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo

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January 25, 2026

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Bradley Symphony Center
Milwaukee, WI

Join the MSO as we celebrate the American spirit during our nation’s 250th anniversary year! The courage, creativity, and innovation of American composers from Scott Joplin to Florence Price to John Williams have inspired us, created new genres, and even provided the soundtracks for entire generations.

Program includes Carlos Simon's Ring Shout

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February 3-5, 2026

Houston Symphony Orchestra

Jones Hall
Houston, TX

J. P. CONTRERAS  La Silla for Orchestra
TCHAIKOVSKY  Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from Suite from The Nutcracker
DUKAS  Fanfare to La péri
WILLIAMS  Nimbus 2000 from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. MONTGOMERY  Strum
C. SIMON  Ring Shout from Four Black American Dances
W.A. MOZART  Symphony No. 35 in D major
BIZET/GUIRAUD  Les toréadors from Suite No. 1 from Carmen
ELGAR  Moths and Butterflies from The Wand of Youth
ELGAR  The Wild Bears from The Wand of Youth
WILLIAMS  Harry’s Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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February 17, 2026

South Florida Symphony Orchestra

New World Center
Miami, FL

Program includes Carlos Simon's Four Black American Dances

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February 18, 2026

South Florida Symphony Orchestra

The Parker
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Program includes Carlos Simon's Four Black American Dances

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February 21, 2026

South Florida Symphony Orchestra

Tennessee Williams Theatre
Key West, FL

Program includes Carlos Simon's Four Black American Dances

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February 21-22, 2026

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Skyview Concert Hall
Vancouver, WA

Simon Four Black American Dances
Copland Rodeo
Copland Appalachian Spring
Gershwin Porgy and Bess

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February 24, 2026

UTSA Symphonic Band

University of Texas at San Antonio Recital Hall
San Antonio, TX

Program to include Carlos Simon's Sweet Chariot

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March 15, 2026

Minnesota Orchestra

Orchestra Hall
Minneapolis, MN

Program to include Carlos Simon's Tales: A Folklore Symphony

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March 28, 2026

Savannah Philharmonic

Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Savanna, GA

CARLOS SIMON Wake Up! Concerto for Orchestra
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Flos Campi
ELGAR Enigma Variations, Op. 36

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May 2, 2026

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
Charleston, WV

CARLOS SIMON City of Light

EDVARD GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor, featuring Barbara Nissman, piano

JOHANNES BRAHMS Symphony No. 4

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May 3, 2026

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Blennerhassett School
Parkersburg, WV

CARLOS SIMON City of Light

EDVARD GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor, featuring Barbara Nissman, piano

JOHANNES BRAHMS Symphony No. 4

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15th May 2026

Kendall Square Orchestra

Sander Theatre
Cambridge, MA

Carlos Simon Fate Now Conquers

Adrian Anantawan P.I Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 4

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May 17, 2026

Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis

St Michael's Lutheran Church
Bloomington, MN

Hovercraft – Jody Talbot
MacPhail concerto winner, rep TBA
Four Black American Dances – Carlos Simon
Symphony No. 4 – Pyotr Ilyich Tschaikowsky

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