Single tickets for Jacksonville Symphony’s 75th Season on sale

The Jacksonville Symphony has announced that single tickets for its 75th Anniversary Season are now on sale. This season promises a celebration of exceptional programming with world premieres, award-winning artists, special events and more.

“It is with great joy and excitement that we unveil the Jacksonville Symphony’s 75th Season,” said Steven B. Libman, president and CEO of the Jacksonville Symphony. “Over the past seven decades, the symphony has served as the fabric of Jacksonville's cultural landscape, weaving together the threads of music and community spirit through uplifting experiences. This milestone is a testament to our mission of reaching new artistic heights year after year. The 2024-25 season promises to soar to an even higher caliber.”

The season kicks off with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” on Sept. 21, featuring operatic megastars Ailyn Pérez and Isabel Leonard, who starred in the film “Maestro” with Bradley Cooper, the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus, University of North Florida Chorale, Jacksonville University Singers, and the full power of the Jacksonville Symphony.

Other season highlights include:

• World premiere of “Parrots + Palms: The Songs of Buffett & Fins”: A groundbreaking tribute to Jimmy Buffett and his musical “fins,” co-produced by the Jacksonville Symphony and Spot-On Entertainment.
• Violins of Hope: Building Bridges Through the Power of Music: An internationally acclaimed concert series featuring restored instruments from the Holocaust, showcasing resilience and remembrance.

• Florida Blue Classical Series: Featuring masterpieces such as Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring.”

• World Premieres: New works by artist-in-residence Conrad Tao, Carlos Simon and Angel Lam.

• Pops Concerts: Music from Cher, Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, The Eagles and The Righteous Brothers.

• Holiday Specials: Including the return of Holiday Pops, First Coast Nutcracker, Handel’s Messiah, and new additions like Big Band Holiday and Holiday Brass, Organ & Percussion.

• Symphonic Nights at the Movies: Featuring “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1” in Concert, “Star Wars: A New Hope” in Concert, and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2” in Concert.

• Take 6: With 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards and a Soul Train Award, the multi-platinum sextet boasts six virtuosic voices blending in crystal clear harmony across genres.

“This season holds a special place in our hearts, reflecting on our rich history and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence,” said Courtney Lewis, music director of the Jacksonville Symphony. “Each meticulously curated performance serves as a testament to our dedication to providing unforgettable, musical experiences. Our anniversary season heralds a new dawn, marked by exceptional programming and a revitalized brand embodying pride for our community, the vitality of our performances and the energy of our orchestra.”

Single tickets and new subscriptions are available now. To explore the season lineup, go to JaxSymphony.org or call the box office at 904-354-5547.

The Jacksonville Symphony is North Florida’s leading nonprofit performing arts organization offering live performances at Jacoby Symphony Hall in the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts and other venues throughout the area. Led by Libman and Lewis, the symphony reaches more than 113,000 individuals through over 125 performances each season. In addition, the symphony provides music instruction for youth and operates the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras.

For more information about the symphony, go to JaxSymphony.org.