2026-27 CONCERT SEASON
2026-27 FIND YOURSELF AT THE SYMPHONY
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 4PM
Lawrenceville Arts Center, Grand Stage
Tchaikovsky 4 + Violin Concerto
Program:
TCHAIKOVSKY - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
TCHAIKOVSKY - Violin Concerto
Anastasia Agapova, Violin
TCHAIKOVSKY - Symphony No. 4
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra
Robert Trocina, conductor
Gregory Pritchard, conductor
Anastasia Agapova, Violin
About:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026–27 Signature Series with an all-Tchaikovsky program featuring Symphony No. 4 and the beloved Violin Concerto with internationally acclaimed violinist Anastasia Agapova. The concert begins with the festive Polonaise from Eugene Onegin. Conductors Robert Trocina and Gregory Pritchard lead this unforgettable season-opening celebration.
TCHAIKOVSKY - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
TCHAIKOVSKY - Violin Concerto
Anastasia Agapova, Violin
TCHAIKOVSKY - Symphony No. 4
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra
Robert Trocina, conductor
Gregory Pritchard, conductor
Anastasia Agapova, Violin
About:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026–27 Signature Series with an all-Tchaikovsky program featuring Symphony No. 4 and the beloved Violin Concerto with internationally acclaimed violinist Anastasia Agapova. The concert begins with the festive Polonaise from Eugene Onegin. Conductors Robert Trocina and Gregory Pritchard lead this unforgettable season-opening celebration.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 7PM
Discovery Theater, Lawrenceville, GA
Back-to-Back
Program - Chamber Singers:
ELGAR/CAMERON - Lux Æterna (from Nimrod, Enigma Variations)
LAURIDSEN - Sure on This Shining Night
RUTTER - What Sweeter Music
PÄRT - Magnificat
LAURIDSEN - Les Chansons des Roses: Dirait-on
Program - Chamber Orchestra:
Dvořák, Serenade for Strings, Op.22
Program - Youth Orchestra:
Mendelssohn/Bergonzi, “Nocturne” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Kevin Sluder, The Journey West
Beethoven/Parrish, ”Allegretto” from Symphony No. 7
Bryan Sanguinito, The Rise of Rome
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Singers, Chamber Orchestra, Brass Choir and Youth Orchestra
Rick Smith, Gregory Pritchard and Robert Trocina, conductors
About:
Bring the whole family to this special concert featuring back-to-back performances by the Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Singers, Chamber Orchestra, Brass Choir, and Youth Orchestra. Enjoy music by Beethoven, Dvořák, Lauridsen, Mendelssohn, and more. Conductors Rick Smith, Gregory Pritchard, and Robert Trocina lead this inspiring afternoon of music.
ELGAR/CAMERON - Lux Æterna (from Nimrod, Enigma Variations)
LAURIDSEN - Sure on This Shining Night
RUTTER - What Sweeter Music
PÄRT - Magnificat
LAURIDSEN - Les Chansons des Roses: Dirait-on
Program - Chamber Orchestra:
Dvořák, Serenade for Strings, Op.22
Program - Youth Orchestra:
Mendelssohn/Bergonzi, “Nocturne” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Kevin Sluder, The Journey West
Beethoven/Parrish, ”Allegretto” from Symphony No. 7
Bryan Sanguinito, The Rise of Rome
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Singers, Chamber Orchestra, Brass Choir and Youth Orchestra
Rick Smith, Gregory Pritchard and Robert Trocina, conductors
About:
Bring the whole family to this special concert featuring back-to-back performances by the Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Singers, Chamber Orchestra, Brass Choir, and Youth Orchestra. Enjoy music by Beethoven, Dvořák, Lauridsen, Mendelssohn, and more. Conductors Rick Smith, Gregory Pritchard, and Robert Trocina lead this inspiring afternoon of music.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 3PM
Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church
Messiah Sing-Along
Join the Gwinnett Symphony Chorus for our annual Messiah Sing-Along, featuring Handel’s Messiah, Part One, and the triumphant Hallelujah Chorus. Whether you come to sing or simply listen, all are welcome to share in this cherished holiday tradition. Conductor Rick Smith leads this inspiring community celebration.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7PM
Lawrenceville Arts Center, Grand Stage
Holiday Pops with Joe Gransden
Join us for the first evening of our two Holiday Pops concerts as the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chorus celebrate the season with acclaimed vocalist and trumpeter Joe Gransden. Enjoy holiday favorites, beloved carols, audience sing-alongs, and the always-popular Kids Conduct Sleigh Ride. Conductor Rick Smith leads this joyful family tradition.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 4PM
Lawrenceville Arts Center, Grand Stage
Holiday Pops with Joe Gransden
Join us for the second of our two Holiday Pops concerts as the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chorus celebrate the season with acclaimed vocalist and trumpeter Joe Gransden. Enjoy holiday favorites, beloved carols, audience sing-alongs, and the always-popular Kids Conduct Sleigh Ride. Conductor Rick Smith leads this joyful family tradition.
Sunday, January 10, 2027, 7PM
Discovery Theater, Lawrenceville, GA
A New Year's Side-by-Side Celebration
Program - Gwinnett Symphony
Rossini, Overture to Barber of Seville
Dvořák, Cello Concerto, mvt. 3 - High School Winner
Dvořák - Cello Concerto, mvt. 1 - College Winner
Tchaikovsky - Marche Slav
Side-by-Side with GSYO Strings:
Fauré - Pavane, op. 50
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5, first movement
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra
Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra
Gregory Pritchard, conductor
Guest Conductor(s) TBD
Soloists TBD
About:
Bring the whole family to this special Side-by-Side Concert featuring Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with Concerto Competition Winners, and Tchaikovsky’s Marche Slav. The concert concludes with a Side-by-Side performance as members of the Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra Strings join the orchestra for Fauré’s Pavane and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, mov. 1
Rossini, Overture to Barber of Seville
Dvořák, Cello Concerto, mvt. 3 - High School Winner
Dvořák - Cello Concerto, mvt. 1 - College Winner
Tchaikovsky - Marche Slav
Side-by-Side with GSYO Strings:
Fauré - Pavane, op. 50
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5, first movement
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra
Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra
Gregory Pritchard, conductor
Guest Conductor(s) TBD
Soloists TBD
About:
Bring the whole family to this special Side-by-Side Concert featuring Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with Concerto Competition Winners, and Tchaikovsky’s Marche Slav. The concert concludes with a Side-by-Side performance as members of the Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra Strings join the orchestra for Fauré’s Pavane and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, mov. 1
Sunday, March 21, 2027, 4PM
Lawrenceville Arts Center, Grand Stage
Symphonie Fantastique + Sibelius Violin Concerto
Program:
SIBELIUS - Violin Concerto, Op. 47
BERLIOZ - Symphonie Fantastique, H 48
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra
Gregory Pritchard, conductor
Robert Trocina, conductor
Nadir Khashimov, Violin
About:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra continues its 2026–27 Signature Series with Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Nadir Khashimov, and Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. Conductors Gregory Pritchard and Robert Trocina lead an unforgettable afternoon of extraordinary virtuosity, vivid orchestral color, and dramatic musical storytelling.
SIBELIUS - Violin Concerto, Op. 47
BERLIOZ - Symphonie Fantastique, H 48
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra
Gregory Pritchard, conductor
Robert Trocina, conductor
Nadir Khashimov, Violin
About:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra continues its 2026–27 Signature Series with Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Nadir Khashimov, and Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. Conductors Gregory Pritchard and Robert Trocina lead an unforgettable afternoon of extraordinary virtuosity, vivid orchestral color, and dramatic musical storytelling.
Sunday, May 2, 2027, 3PM
Lawrenceville Arts Center, Grand Stage
Youth Orchestra Spring Pops
Program:
Arr. Michael Brown - Pixar Movie Favorites (Glory Days, Spirit of Adventure, Ratatouille, The Big Race, You’ve Got A Friend in Me)
Arr. Ralph Ford - Video Games Live (Halo, Civilization IV, Bounty Hunter, Kingdom Hearts)
Horner/Moss - Hollywood Blockbusers (Apollo 13, Somewhere Out There, Bannockburn, My Heart Will Go On, Southampton)
Zanelli/Vinson - Music From Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra
Gregory Pritchard, conductor
About:
Bring the whole family to the Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Pops, featuring unforgettable music from Pixar favorites, Video Games Live, Hollywood blockbusters, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Conductor Gregory Pritchard leads this exciting season finale celebrating the talent, energy, and artistry of Gwinnett Symphony’s next generation of musicians.
Arr. Michael Brown - Pixar Movie Favorites (Glory Days, Spirit of Adventure, Ratatouille, The Big Race, You’ve Got A Friend in Me)
Arr. Ralph Ford - Video Games Live (Halo, Civilization IV, Bounty Hunter, Kingdom Hearts)
Horner/Moss - Hollywood Blockbusers (Apollo 13, Somewhere Out There, Bannockburn, My Heart Will Go On, Southampton)
Zanelli/Vinson - Music From Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra
Gregory Pritchard, conductor
About:
Bring the whole family to the Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Pops, featuring unforgettable music from Pixar favorites, Video Games Live, Hollywood blockbusters, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Conductor Gregory Pritchard leads this exciting season finale celebrating the talent, energy, and artistry of Gwinnett Symphony’s next generation of musicians.
Sunday, May 2, 2027, 6PM
Lawrenceville Arts Center, Grand Stage
An American Portrait - Clausen, Copland + Hanson
Program:
CLAUSEN - Memorial, Smith
COPLAND - An Outdoor Overture
HANSON - Symphony No. 2 in D-flat major, Op. 30
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Gregory Pritchard, Rick Smith and Robert Trocina, conductors
About:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conclude the 2026–27 season with An American Portrait, featuring Clausen’s Memorial, Copland’s An Outdoor Overture, and Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, the “Romantic.” Conductors Gregory Pritchard, Rick Smith, and Robert Trocina lead this stirring season finale celebrating the beauty, optimism, and enduring spirit of American music.
CLAUSEN - Memorial, Smith
COPLAND - An Outdoor Overture
HANSON - Symphony No. 2 in D-flat major, Op. 30
Artists:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Gregory Pritchard, Rick Smith and Robert Trocina, conductors
About:
Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conclude the 2026–27 season with An American Portrait, featuring Clausen’s Memorial, Copland’s An Outdoor Overture, and Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, the “Romantic.” Conductors Gregory Pritchard, Rick Smith, and Robert Trocina lead this stirring season finale celebrating the beauty, optimism, and enduring spirit of American music.