Apr
10
7:00 PM
A Grand Finale: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Ode to Joy
With love, Tchaikovsky. Symphonic Valentines
Saturday, February 13, 2027, 7:00 pm
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Helen Blackburn Auditorium, Arnold High School, Panama City Beach, Florida
Celebrate an evening of passion and artistry with With Love, Tchaikovsky: A Romantic “Symphonic Valentine’s” Celebration. Join us at the Helen Blackburn Auditorium at Arnold High School for a performance dedicated to the lush, sweeping melodies and emotional depth of Tchaikovsky’s most iconic works. This concert offers the perfect atmosphere for anyone looking to celebrate the season of love—whether you are joining us with friends, family, or a special someone. Experience the power of a full symphony orchestra as we bring to life the timeless, heartfelt harmonies of one of history’s greatest composers for a truly unforgettable Valentine’s experience.
Mystery Finalist Number Four is Revealed! This high-stakes performance serves as a live audition for a premier candidate vying to become our next Music Director and Conductor.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy
Erich Wolfgang Korngold · Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Joshua Thai, violin
World Premiere Commission · Composer TBA
Joshua Thai, violin
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
FINALIST NUMBER FOUR REVEALED!
DAVID BERNARD WILL TAKE THE BATON!
Finalist conductor David Bernard will take the baton to navigate the lush, sweeping emotions of Tchaikovsky for this “Symphonic Valentine’s” celebration, offering a unique artistic perspective that could define the future of our orchestra.
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GUEST VIOLINIST, Joshua Thai
Featured as guest soloist for the With love, Tchaikovsky concert, violinist Joshua Thai earned his appearance on stage as the first-place winner in Panama City Symphony’s 2026 Emerging Artist Competition (College Division), where he captivated judges with Korngold’s Violin Concerto in D Major.
A native of Tucson, Arizona, Joshua began studying violin at age seven and currently studies under Dr. Katherine McLin at Arizona State University. He made his solo orchestral debut at age 11 with the Arizona Symphonic Winds and has since performed as a featured soloist with ensembles across the country, including the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Rocky Ridge Festival Orchestra, and the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra.
Joshua’s competitive success includes top honors at the AZMusicFest Chamber Music Competition, RRMC Concerto Competition, COT Youth Concerto Competition, SASO Dorothy Vanek Youth Concerto Competition, and the TPYO Scholarship Competition. Notably, after securing first place in the inaugural Progressive Musicians Competition, he was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York City.
A seasoned leader and chamber musician, Joshua has served as concertmaster for the Brevard Sinfonia, ASU Symphony, Tucson Youth Symphony, and the RRMC Festival Orchestra. His studies have been supported by scholarships to prestigious summer institutes, including the Bowdoin International Music Festival, Brevard Music Center, Heifetz Institute PEG, Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute, Southwest String Quartet Workshop, and Rocky Ridge Music Camp. Upon completing his bachelor’s degree at ASU, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in Violin Performance.
