Music Director Alyssa Wang presents a program of exceptional classical and pops performances
WEST BARNSTABLE, MA—May 12, 2026
The Cape Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce its 2026/27 concert season, themed “Worlds Await.” Each Classical and CapePOPS! concert is a showcase of beautiful music and outstanding talent, revealing a world uniquely shaped by culture, history, and human expression.
“This season marks my first opportunity to shape the Cape Symphony’s entire artistic journey from beginning to end—and I’m so grateful to share it with you,” said Music Director Alyssa Wang. “You’ll hear beloved masterworks alongside music that expands our imaginations in new and exciting ways.”
The season is as follows:
September 26 & 27, 2026: THE PLANETS
The season opener features Kaija Saariaho’s Asteroid 4179: Toutatis, followed Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1, with Nathan Olson as guest soloist. The concert culminates in Gustav Holst’s The Planets.
October 17 & 18, 2026: ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S PSYCHO IN CONCERT
Bernard Herrmann’s all-strings music for Psycho is among the greatest film scores of all time. Cape Symphony will perform it live, synchronized to the film on the big screen.
November 14 & 15, 2026: MUSIC FROM WEST SIDE STORY AND THE AMERICAS
Contemporary compositions by Gabriela Lena Frank (Three Latin American Dances) and Tania León (Pasajes) set the stage for Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances and Concert Suite No. 1 from West Side Story. Cynthia López Olaya and Wesley Carman will be the Symphony’s guest vocalists.
December 4, 5, & 6, 2026: HOLIDAY ON THE CAPE
Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s popular Holiday on the Cape concert! The Orchestra, the Chatham Chorale, and special guests will celebrate the wonders of the season with traditional favorites and fun surprises.
January 23 & 24, 2027: PASSPORT TO SPAIN
Cape Symphony’s “Passport” concerts are a beloved tradition. This year’s journey begins with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34. Guitar virtuoso Grisha Goryachev will perform Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. Book 4 of Issaac Albéniz’s Iberia evokes the cities of Málaga and Jerez, and Manuel De Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat, Suites No. 1 & 2 bring Spanish spirit to the stage.
February 27 & 28, 2027: SAMBA AT THE SYMPHONY
Cape Symphony and guest artists Forrópera will deliver a jubilant celebration of Brazilian culture, music, and dance.
April 10 & 11, 2027: TCHAIKOVSKY BELOVED
David Alexander Rahbee is the guest conductor for a concert pairing two of Tchaikovsky’s Romantic masterpieces: Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23, performed by guest soloist Magdalene Ho; and Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64.
May 1 & 2, 2027: CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
What would The Beatles have sounded like in concert with a symphony orchestra? Cape Symphony and Classical Mystery Tour, led by guest conductor Austin Chanu, bring that dream to life with stunningly authentic renditions of their iconic hits.
May 22 & 23, 2027: BRAHMS 4
From Classical elegance to Romantic depth: This program begins with Chevalier de Saint-Georges’s Symphony No. 1, followed by Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 with guest soloist Zlatomir Fung. Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 crowns Cape Symphony’s Classical series finale.
June 12 & 13, 2027: BACK HOME AGAIN: THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER
The Back Home Again band will join the Orchestra to perform symphonic arrangements of John Denver’s hits, highlighting the themes of nature and nostalgia that earned him a special place in American hearts.
Concerts will take place at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA. Classical performances are at 4:00 PM Saturday and 3:00 PM Sunday; CapePOPS! concerts are at 7:30 PM Saturday and 3:00 PM Sunday. Holiday on the Cape will be performed December 4 at 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, December 5 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM, and December 6 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Cape Symphony offers special pricing for Classical and CapePOPS! series subscriptions, and a new Custom Series option for patrons to choose five concerts from either series for a 10% discount. To purchase a subscription or a Custom Series, call 508.362.1111 or visit the Cape Symphony Box Office at 2235 Iyannough Road in West Barnstable, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Individual concert tickets go on sale Friday, June 26, 2026.
The Cape Symphony Orchestra’s concert season is sponsored by Cape Cod 5.
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Cape Arts & Entertainment is one of the largest professional cultural organizations in Massachusetts. We inspire, educate, and connect our community through exceptional music and inclusive outreach programs. The Cape Symphony Orchestra presents a diverse classical and pops repertoire at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, while Cape Symphony Presents brings world-class artists of many genres to venues across the Cape & Islands. Cape Symphony Conservatory & Preschool offers private and group instruction for all ages at our West Barnstable and Falmouth campuses and our Lower Cape Extension in Brewster, a robust Youth Orchestra Program, and an arts-infused curriculum for preschoolers in West Barnstable. Rooted in creativity, excellence, community, and lifelong learning, all three branches of CA&E enrich lives through the power of music. Visit www.capesymphony.org for more information.
