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Barbara W Nelson Fine Arts Center, Bay High School, Panama City, Florida

A Powerful Opening to Our Season of Discovery

Join Panama City Symphony as we launch our 31st season with one of the most beloved and stirring masterpieces in the orchestral repertoire: Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” Witness the dawn of a new era. Feel the resonance of the strings, the triumph of the horns, and the magic of a community coming together for an unforgettable night of music.

Written during Dvořák’s residency in America, this symphony is a breathtaking fusion of European tradition and the soul-stirring melodies of American spirituals and Native American folk music. From the haunting English Horn solo of the Largo—the melody that became the legendary “Goin’ Home”—to the thunderous, cinematic brass of the finale, the “New World” Symphony is a celebration of exploration, nostalgia, and the pioneering spirit.

“The Search is On: A Mystery Finalist Number One Will Take the Baton”. A premier candidate for Music Director and Conductor will lead the symphony in a live, high-stakes performance. Stay tuned for the big reveal!