November 14, 2026
2:00pm & 8:00pm

Brett Mitchell, conductor
Michael Kaufman, cello

Carlos Simon Fate Now Conquers 
Elgar Cello Concerto 
Beethoven Symphony No. 7

From the infectious energy of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony and Carlos Simon’s contemporary reimagining of this bold work, to the emotional depths of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, this program showcases the orchestra at its most powerful, with Principal Cellist Michael Kaufman taking center stage.