Leonardo Pineda Music Director

Dance is one of the oldest and most joyful expressions of being human. Dance connects us in ways words cannot: it is the language of the body and the heartbeat of community. Tonight's concert is a journey into that universal language. The orchestra becomes a living, breathing force of joy and vitality, celebrating the dance of life itself — its struggles, its triumphs, its unstoppable pulse.

This concert is a journey into that universal language. Across cultures and centuries, people have danced to celebrate life, to find connection, and to express their deepest feelings. Whether it’s the elegant steps of a ballroom waltz, the spirited energy of a street festival, or the ritual movements beneath the stars, dance shows us who we truly are: bodies alive with rhythm, spirits united in motion, hearts beating as one.

Join us one hour before each concert in the Feik Family Rotunda for a lively pre-concert discussion with guest artists. Gain unique insights into the music, the creative process, and what to listen for as the evening unfolds.

Program

Juan Pablo Contreras: MeChicano

Arturo Márquez: Danzón No. 2

Alberto Ginastera: Four Dances from Estancia

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92