The Auburn Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has announced its 2025–26 season, themed “The Summit Season,” a lineup designed to showcase powerful symphonic works, celebrate nature, and spotlight both established and emerging talent.
The season opens Oct. 12, 2025 with This Beautiful Earth, featuring conductor Wesley Schulz and guitarist Jiji in a program that includes Gabriela Lena Frank’s Elegía Andina, Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian.”
“This season is about soaring sounds and majestic moments,” ASO stated in its season preview. “Every concert offers something extraordinary.”
One of the season’s highlights includes a commissioned world premiere by composer Stephen Lias titled It Stands Alone, a tribute to Mount Rainier National Park’s 125th anniversary, which will debut March 29 during Summit, Myths & Music.
The Holiday Spectacular returns Dec. 8 with vocalist Jimmie Herrod, followed by Joyful Triumph on Jan. 25 featuring violinist Rachel Lee Priday and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5.
On Feb. 21, ASO will bring Hollywood to the stage with Night at the Oscars, a cinematic concert experience at the Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center.
The season concludes May 3 with Mozart Requiem, also featuring Osvaldo Golijov’s Oceana, with Seattle Pro Musica conducted by Karen P. Thomas.
Full Schedule:
Sunday, October 12, 2025 – This Beautiful Earth, Auburn Performing Arts Center, Wesley Schulz, Conductor, Jiji, Guitar
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- Gabriela Lena Frank: Elegía Andina
- Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
- Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 “Italian”
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Sunday, December 8, 2025 – Holiday Spectacular, Auburn Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Herrod, Guest Vocalist
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- A festive concert filled with holiday classics and surprises
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Saturday, January 25, 2026 – Joyful Triumph, Auburn Performing Arts Center, Rachel Lee Priday, Violin
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- Benjamin Britten: Four Sea Interludes
- Samuel Barber: Violin Concert
- Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5
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Friday, February 21, 2026 – Night at the Oscars, Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center
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- A cinematic celebration featuring iconic film scores and Hollywood favorites
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Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Summit, Myths & Music, Auburn Performing Arts Center, World Premiere: It Stands Alone by Stephen Lias
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- A symphonic tribute to Mount Rainier National Park’s 125th anniversary
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Saturday, May 3, 2026 – Mozart Requiem, Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center, Seattle Pro Musica, Karen P. Thomas, conductor
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- Osvaldo Golijov: Oceana
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem
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Concerts take place at both the Auburn Performing Arts Center and the Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center.
Season tickets and additional information are available at auburnsymphony.org.
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