The 2026 Festival opens with a once-in-a-generation violinist: Himari, a 14-year-old phenomenon who has already collected substantial awards and recognition, performs Sibelius’s Concerto for Violin, full of Nordic snow and moody skies. Just as Sibelius invokes his native Finland, Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Fifth Symphony is infused with Russian colors. Composer Carter Pann also unveils a brand new piece of music to celebrate the start of the Festival season.
$31 – $113
Location: Chautauqua Auditorium
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Learn MoreArtists:
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Himari, violin
Carter Pann, composer
Program:
Carter Pann, World Premiere
Jean Sibelius, Concerto for Violin
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 5
Immediately following this concert ticket holders are invited to a brief, interactive Q&A with the program’s conductor and soloist in Chautauqua Auditorium.
This concert is offered on both Thursday and Friday. Prefer a different night? Buy Thursday tickets here.
