Did you know that Yo-Yo Ma performed an original work by the Nashville Symphony’s very own cellist Matt Walker? It happened last year, when the famed cellist played Matt’s duo “Yo-Yo Joe” with Toronto Symphony Orchestra principal cellist Joseph Johnson as an encore following an orchestra performance in Toronto. Click above to watch a video; this is a shortened version of the whole piece.

Now you have a chance to hear “Yo-Yo Joe” in its entirety when Matt performs the entire work with Sari De Leon-Reist on May 22 as part of ALIAS Chamber Ensemble’s Spring Concert. The sheet music will be available soon on Matt’s website. 

Proceeds from ALIAS’ concert this week will benefit local nonprofit Moves & Grooves.

Nashville Symphony musicians, Alison Gooding, First Violin, Jeremy Williams, Second Violin, Chris Farrell, Viola, and Sari Reist, Cello rehearsing Chris Farrell’s “Three Portraits” for string quartet, which will be world premiered on May 22 at the ALIAS Chamber Ensemble’s Spring Concert.

Sound check with Brandi Carlile - Sold Out Tonight!

Nashville Symphony clarinestist Dan Lochrie loves his dog. He also loves East Nashville. He and three other Nashville Symphony musicians - double bassist Kevin Jablonski, pianist Bob Marler and cellist Xiao-Fan Zhang - are performing with the Eastwood Ensemble this Saturday.

Saturday’s performance, dubbed the Chamber Music Underground, is a rare occasion to hear chamber music in its original environment. This is the only ensemble in Nashville that performs in residential historic homes.

This is a fundraiser and celebration concert where 100% of the ticket funds will help to convert East Nashville’s community collaborative chamber ensemble The Eastwood Ensemble into an OFFICIAL non-profit organization! All musicians are volunteers and work with local artists and businesses of all sorts to enhance the neighborhood.

Saturday, May 18, at 7 p.m.
Top O’ Woodland Historic Bed and Breakfast/Wedding Chapel
1603 Woodland Street | Nashville, TN 37206

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Dan moved to East Nashville before it was fashionable and never looked back. He enjoys walking his black lab, Carmen, driving around with the convertible top down, and hanging out in local restaurants and coffee houses with friends. Carmen loves visiting the Shelby Dog Park and having treats and baths at Wags and Whiskers. Dan is especially looking forward to playing music with friends for local charities in the neighborhood.

Principal Bassist Joel Reist spoke with us today about Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and more! Look for the video soon on our YouTube Channel.

We have a NEW PHOTO POLICY at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center!

Photographs are now allowed in the concert hall anytime the house lights are on. Snap a photo and share with us, but don’t forget to turn off your cell phone once the concert starts!
Please upload and share your photo with your friends. You can tag us so that the musicians and staff see it too!

“Funny from conductor Nic McGegan to describe jolly moment. It’s like Winnie the Pooh going shopping” - from Maribeth Stahl,Sr. Director of Annual Campaigns for Nashville Symphony AND member of the Nashville Symphony Chorus

Look what just showed up on our Instagram feed -

“When I learned that our soprano soloist has the same last name as the brand of reeds I use, I had to get her to sign one! Thanks Yulia!

Fun fact: It’s the reed I used for the Szymanowski Violin Concerto last January. Too old to be played anymore, but a good place for an autograph.”

We have a several avid cyclists in the orchestra, including our bassist Glen Wanner, who tipped us off to this awesome opportunity on Thursday evening. If you’re coming to the Nashville Symphony’s performance Mendelssohn’s Elijah, and you’ve got a bike, consider pedaling to the Schermerhorn with other cyclists! It’s all part of Nashville Bike Month (though we think every month is Nashville Bike Month)!

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Had a fun dance video game trip this afternoon after rehearsal. James Button filmed me and Jun playing some In the Groove 2 at an arcade across the street from the Palladium. He was great for a first timer! #s4m JZ-clarinet

This still makes us smile!