Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony No. 41

ARTISTS Cosette Justo Valdés , conductor Kelly Hall-Tompkins , violin PROGRAM TORKE – Ash SCHMIDT – Caprice for Orchestra BEAL – Body in Motion MOZART – Symphony No 41., "Jupiter" Guest Conductor Cosette Justo Valdés leads a dynamic and inspiring program centered around Mozart’s monumental Symphony No. 41, known as the “Jupiter.” The symphony became Mozart’s final and longest symphonic work, named “Jupiter” after the king of the Roman gods. The symphony’s triumphant finale is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in all classical music. Acclaimed Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins returns to Orlando to perform Jeff Beal’s Body in Motion , a work written especially for her that blends virtuosic energy with cinematic lyricism and contemporary style. To open the concert, Michael Torke’s Ash fuses minimalism with classical style, energized with a distinctive Beethovenian drive. At just thirteen years old, Asher Schmidt was named a winner of the 2024 National Young Composers Challenge with his orchestral work, Caprice for Orchestra . Now, we are honored to welcome Schmidt back to Orlando to have their work programmed alongside Mozart. This program celebrates musical innovation across generations, from Mozart’s timeless genius to bold new voices shaping classical music today. Pre-Concert Talks Enhance your concert experience by joining us one hour before each performance for a free pre-concert talk in Steinmetz Hall. Discover the stories behind the music, hear insights from the artists bringing it to life, and enjoy the opportunity to ask questions before the performance begins. By purchasing a seat, you are authorizing the Dr. Phillips Center to share your information with the show producer. Prices, shows, artists, dates and times are subject to change at any time without notice. The views and opinions expressed within this show are those of the artist(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Dr. Phillips Center.