​PSO 2025-2026 CONCERT SEASON

 

The Road to Joy

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Spring 2026

Joyful Discoveries – student compositions and performances w/Fortissimo (2026)

The Road to Joy continues as the PSO uncovers the imagination and talent of our own Palomar music students one hundred years after Beethoven’s masterpiece. We will feature student compositions and instrumental and vocal soloists performing movements from instrumental concerti and opera arias. Be ready for some surprises!

      April 1st PSO 3 Tech

      April 4th 7:00pm PSO 3

 

Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 PSO and Choirs (1824)

Experience the monumental power of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, performed by the Palomar Symphony Orchestra alongside the Palomar Chorale, Palomar Chamber Singers, guest choruses, and distinguished soloists. This epic choral symphony, celebrated as one of the greatest masterpieces in Western classical music, culminates in the iconic “Ode to Joy,” a jubilant celebration of humanity and brotherhood set to Friedrich Schiller’s timeless text. Under the expert direction of Ellen Weller and John Russell, this performance promises a stirring fusion of rich orchestral textures and soaring vocal harmonies, delivering an unforgettable evening of musical grandeur and emotional depth. Join us for a transcendent journey through Beethoven’s visionary final symphony, a true testament to the enduring spirit of joy and unity.

      May 19th PSO 4 Tech

      May 21st 7:00pm PSO 4 Performance

      May 23rd 7:00pm PSO 4 Performance

      May 24th 2:00pm PSO 4 Performance