Kravis Sets 2025-26 Classical Concert Series

(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL (February 26, 2025)—The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the 2025 - 2026 Classical Concert Series (formerly Regional Arts), celebrating its 50th anniversary as South Florida’s largest classical music series, generously sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis.

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This season, Dreyfoos Hall will come alive with the timeless beauty of Classical and Romantic masterpieces alongside groundbreaking contemporary works by today’s most visionary composers. From the Kravis Center debut of the HANDEL + HAYDN Society—bringing a cherished holiday tradition with the longest-running Messiah series in America—to the anticipated return of the Vienna Philharmonic with Maestro Andris Nelsons and the incomparable Lang Lang, the lineup is nothing short of extraordinary. Experience the captivating artistry of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería, fresh off its sold-out performances across the country, and we’ll celebrate the history of African American opera singers with acclaimed tenor Limmie Pulliam performing with Florida’s oldest cultural institution with the Jacksonville Symphony. Following his thrilling debut performance, virtuoso violinist Ray Chen returns with the UK’s legendary Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
  
The 2025 - 2026 Classical Concert Series includes:
EVENING SERIES AT 7:30 P.M.
HANDEL + HAYDN Society
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Jonathan Cohen, conductor
Program:
Handel, Messiah HWV 56


Celebrate the holidays with a traditional Messiah from the longest running series in America! Since their opening concert on Christmas Day, 1815, Handel’s Messiah has been synonymous with the Handel + Haydn Society. For the first time ever at the Kravis Center, experience Handel and Haydn’s magical and complete Messiah.
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Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Carlos Miguel Prieto, Music Director
Pacho Flores, trumpet
Program:
Silvestre Revueltas, Sensemayá
Haydn, Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, Hob. VIIe:1
Paquito d´Rivera, Concerto Venezolano
INTERMISSION
Alberto Ginastera, Panambí, Suite after the Ballet, Op. 1b
Ginastera, Ollantay: Tres movimientos sinfónicos, Op. 17
Ginastera, Four Dances from Estancia, Op. 8a


On their debut US tour, the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería caused a stir in sold-out halls across the country and the Kravis Center was no exception. The elite Mexican orchestra returns with their charismatic music director, Carlos Miguel Prieto and the trumpet sensation, Pacho Flores. Along with another exciting program of composers like Ginastera and Revueltas, Pacho Flores will perform two trumpet concerti with the orchestra – Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto and Paquito d’Rivera’s Concerto Venezolano.
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Jacksonville Symphony
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Courtney Lewis, Music Director
Limmie Pulliam, tenor
Program:
To Be Announced


With the help of the Jacksonville Symphony, the Kravis Center revives the traditional art form of the Vocal Recital! Tenor Limmie Pulliam is considered one of the most thrilling opera singers of his generation and he recently became the first African American in the history of the Metropolitan Opera to perform the role of Radamès in Verdi’s Aida. Limmie will be joined by one of Florida’s oldest cultural institutions, the Jacksonville Symphony, in a program featuring beloved operatic standards by Puccini, Verdi and more.
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E3 KCCS Limmie Pulliam Courtesy Jacsonville Symphony 02062026


Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Marc-André Hamelin, piano
Program:
Michi Wiancko, Chopiniana Suite
Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414
INTERMISSION
Schubert/Breuer, Chamber Symphony in B-Flat Major, after D. 960


New York’s Grammy Award®-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra returns, joining forces with pianist Marc-André Hamelin, who has been called “a performer of near-superhuman technical prowess.” Together they will perform arrangements for piano and orchestra including Liszt’s Wanderer Fantasy (after Schubert’s D. 760) and Schubert’s Chamber Symphony in B-flat Major (after D. 960).
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Vienna Philharmonic 
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:30 P.M.
Andris Nelsons, conductor
Lang Lang, piano
Program:
Bartók, Piano Concerto No. 3 in E Major, Sz. 119, BB 127
INTERMISSION
Mahler, Symphony No. 1 in D Major


In their Evening Series performance, the Vienna Philharmonic and Maestro Andris Nelson will be joined by “one of the hottest classical artists on the planet”, Lang Lang! Their program features Bartók’s stunning Third Piano Concerto – completed as a gift for his wife – and Mahler’s dramatic First Symphony, the “Titan”.
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New World Symphony
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Stéphane Denève, Artistic Director
Augustin Hadelich, violin
Program:
To Be Announced


Founded as America’s Orchestral Academy by Michael Tilson-Thomas, the New World Symphony comes from Miami for their first performance on our stage with their new Artistic Director and MTT’s first successor, Stéphane Denève. German American violinist, Augustin Hadelich, is considered one of the great violinists of our time, known for his phenomenal technique, insightful and persuasive interpretations and ravishing tone.
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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
JoAnn Falletta, Music Director
Simone Porter, violin
Program:
Opener TBD
Bruch, Scottish Fantasy in E-flat Major, Op. 46
INTERMISSION
Brahms, Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73


The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra returns with their beloved Music Director of more than 25 years, JoAnn Falletta. Violinist Simone Porter is one of the youngest recipients of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and a leading artist of her generation, having performed with many of the top US and international orchestras and conductors. She will join the Orchestra for a performance of Bruch’s gorgeous Scottish Fantasy and Maestra Falletta will lead Brahms’ Second Symphony. 
E7 KCCS JoAnn Falletta Photo by DA Beloff Buffalo PO 03232026
E7 KCCS Simone Porter Photo by Elisha Knight Buffalo PO 03232026.jpg
  
MATINEE SERIES 
"An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman, Part II”
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Program:
Musical Selections To Be Announced From Stage


In Part II of the violin virtuoso’s An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman, enjoy a unique multimedia experience with tales from his life and career, along with performances alongside his longtime pianist, Rohan De Silva. They’ll offer an intimate window into Perlman's life and work through live performance, rarely seen home movies and personal anecdotes from more than a half-century of music-making.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Vasily Petrenko, Music Director
Ray Chen, violin
Program:
Brahms, Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14
INTERMISSION
Shostakovich, Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93


Following his thrilling debut performance, virtuoso violinist Ray Chen returns with the UK’s legendary Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Their program will feature Mendelssohn’s ravishing Violin Concerto and Shostakovich’s tragic and dramatic Tenth Symphony.
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M2 KCCS Vasily Petrenko Photo by Tarlova.com Royal PO 01172026.jpg

The Cleveland Orchestra
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Franz Welser-Möst, Music Director
Program:
Mozart, Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter”
INTERMISSION
Shostakovich, Symphony No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 103


Considered among the greatest orchestras in the world, The Cleveland Orchestra returns under the direction of famed Music Director, Franz Welser-Möst. Their program will include Mozart’s last and longest symphony – No. 41 the “Jupiter” – and Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony. 
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Witness: An Afternoon of Spirituals with Limmie Pulliam
Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Limmie Pulliam, tenor
Mark Markham, piano
Program:
To Be Announced


In the tradition of the great African American opera singers who came before him, Limmie Pulliam will follow his classical vocal recital with an afternoon of Spirituals. These extraordinary songs of faith, suffering, affirmation and great joy, offer a depth of expression and variety that stir the soul. Together, Limmie Pulliam and Mark Markham recorded an album of musical treasures such as “Great Day”, “Give Me Jesus”, “You Can Tell The World” and many more!
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Vienna Philharmonic
Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Andris Nelsons, conductor
Program:
Mozart, Symphony No. 36 in C Major, K. 425 "Linzer"
INTERMISSION
Dvořák, Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Op. 60, B. 112

Following their sold-out debut performances, the Vienna Philharmonic will take the stage with two highly anticipated programs. Led by Grammy Award®-winning conductor, Andris Nelsons (Music Director of Boston Symphony Orchestra), their Matinee Series program includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 – written in 4 days while in Linz – and Dvořák’s Sixth Symphony.
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The Kravis Center’s Classical Concert Series is sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis with support from WLRN.


BECOME A CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES SUBSCRIBER.
Subscription renewals for the Kravis Center’s 2025 - 2026 Classical Concert Series begin on Wednesday, February 26. To renew your series subscription, please visit Kravis.org beginning at 10 a.m. on February 26.  


Subscription Prices
Evening Series
The seven-show package includes HANDEL + HAYDN Society, with prices starting at $260*. The six-show package excludes HANDEL + HAYDN Society, with prices starting at $220*.


Matinee Series
The five-show package includes Witness: An Afternoon of Spirituals with Limmie Pulliam, and prices start at $195*. The four-show package excludes Witness: An Afternoon of Spirituals with Limmie Pulliam, and prices start at $165*.


For more information, please visit Kravis.org/ccsubscriptions.  Season tickets for new subscribers will go on sale on Monday, March 10.
 
Free to Students 
Students receive two free tickets for select Kravis Center Classical Concert Series performances. Tickets are available for pickup two hours prior to the performance at the Box Office Will Call Window upon presentation of current School/University ID. Limit two tickets per ID. Visit Kravis.org/classicalconcerts and use promo code SCHOOL26 or call the Box Office at 561.832.7469 Monday – Saturday between 12 - 5 p.m.
Subject to availability.


2025 - 2026 Classical Concert Series Photos 
 
2025 - 2026 SEASON AT A GLANCE:


EVENING SERIES 
 
HANDEL + HAYDN Society
Jonathan Cohen, conductor 
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.


Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería
Carlos Miguel Prieto, Music Director
Pacho Flores, trumpet
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.


Jacksonville Symphony
Courtney Lewis, Music Director
Limmie Pulliam, tenor
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.


Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Marc-André Hamelin, piano
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.


Vienna Philharmonic 
Andris Nelsons, conductor
Lang Lang, piano
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.


New World Symphony
Stéphane Denève, Artistic Director
Augustin Hadelich, violin
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.


Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, Music Director
Simone Porter, violin
Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.


MATINEE SERIES


"An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman, Part II”
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2 p.m.
 
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Vasily Petrenko, Music Director
Ray Chen, violin
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2 p.m.


The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, Music Director 
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2 p.m.


Witness: An Afternoon of Spirituals with Limmie Pulliam
Limmie Pulliam, tenor
Mark Markham, piano 
Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2 p.m.


Vienna Philharmonic
Andris Nelsons, conductor
Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2 p.m.


*All performances will be held in Dreyfoos Hall