This concert is included in Masterworks, Grand, and Platinum Subscriptions, available for Flex

Single tickets on sale starting July 3, 2026

The Planets

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The Planets

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 7:30pm

Coronado Theatre

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Shostakovich, Festive Overture
Works for Violin & Orchestra:
- Morricone, Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso
- Chaplin, Smile!
- Piazzolla, Oblivion and Libera Tango
- Williams, Theme from Schindler’s List
- Gardel/Williams, Tango from Scent of a Woman
Holst, The Planets

This concert is included in Masterworks, Grand, and Platinum Subscriptions, available for Flex

Single tickets on sale starting July 3, 2026

Program

Shostakovich, Festive Overture
Works for Violin & Orchestra:
- Morricone, Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso
- Chaplin, Smile!
- Piazzolla, Oblivion and Libertango
- Williams, Theme from Schindler’s List
- Gardel/Williams, Tango from Scent of a Woman
Holst, The Planets

Yaniv Attar, conductor

Philippe Quint, violin

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Prelude Talk

Starting at 6:30pm

Learn more about the music being performed and our Music Director's vision for the entire program. These on-stage discussions are free of charge for all ticket holders and will begin at 6:30 pm prior to each Masterworks concert. There are no assigned seats for Prelude Talks.

SoundBites

Friday before the concert

Meet our Guest Artist in person, hear fascinating stories about the music world, and ask questions of your own! This conversational interview between Music Director Yaniv Attar and our Guest Artist last approximately 60 minutes is free and open to the public.

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Program Notes

Deepen your understanding of the music with the historical and musical context of each piece. Program notes include information about the composer, the inspiration for their composition, fun facts, and more! Program notes are written by Dr. Brian Hart, NIU Professor of Music History.

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