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  • Masterworks I: Trond Sæverud, violin


    Sunday, October 25, 2026

    Experience a GSO world premiere as Music Director Trond Sæverud performs and conducts his newly commissioned violin concerto.

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  • Masterworks II: Anton Nel, piano


    Sunday, November 15, 2026

    Experience Anton Nel at The Grand as the internationally celebrated pianist brings brilliance and expressive depth to Masterworks II.

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  • January Pops: Classical Favorites with a Wink


    Sunday, January 10, 2027

    Enjoy a playful afternoon of Mozart, Haydn and unexpected twists as January Pops brings Classical-era favorites to Galveston.

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Music for the Next Generation

As part of our dedication to arts education and community engagement, students in middle school through high school (Galveston ISD and private schools) and one adult chaperone per student are invited to attend performances at no cost, with transportation available if needed. Open the door to a lifetime of music at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

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The Galveston Symphony Orchestra's Moody Mansion Music series brings world-class soloists to intimate recital settings throughout Season 48. Each recital is on a Friday evening at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:00 PM), the weekend of the artist's paired Masterworks concert that Sunday at 4:00 PM at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

Most recitals are held in the historic ballroom of Moody Mansion. This season, two recitals, November 13 (Anton Nel) and April 30 (William Hagen), will be presented at William C. Levin Hall at UTMB.

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Season 48 Recitals

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7 PM · Trond Sæverud, violin · Moody Mansion · Buy Tickets

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7 PM · Anton Nel, piano · Levin Hall, UTMB · Buy Tickets

Fri, Feb 19, 2027 · 7 PM · Evelyn Chen, piano · Moody Mansion · Buy Tickets

Fri, Apr 2, 2027 · 7 PM · Julian Schwarz & Marika Bournaki · Moody Mansion · Buy Tickets

Fri, Apr 30, 2027 · 7 PM · William Hagen, violin · Levin Hall, UTMB · Buy Tickets

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