Join us for an unforgettable season of music with Music Director Perry So. From the magic of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the power of Verdi’s Requiem to a celebration of dance, beloved holiday traditions, and the music of Oz, this season invites you to experience the many ways music can inspire, delight, challenge, and connect us.
Subscriptions for 3-9 concerts are now available!
Tickets to individual concerts go on sale starting August 5.
Add a donation of $50 or more:
You can add your donation as part of the online checkout process.
Visit our online subscriber help desk to request an exchange, book a mixed-series subscription, get help with your password, and more!
Visit Subscriber Help Desk
The 9-Concert New Haven Series features performances across the city, including the Lyman Center for the Performing Arts at SCSU, St. Mary’s Church in Downtown New Haven, and Woolsey Hall at Yale University.
Start a New Subscription Renew Your Subscription
3-Concert Subscriptions start at $36.
Add a youth subscription (under 18) for free.
Join Music Director Perry So for a season of inspiring performances, bold collaborations, and unforgettable musical experiences. From the enchantment of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the power of Verdi’s Requiem to dance, holiday traditions, chamber music by candlelight, the music of Oz, and Ellington’s Black, Brown & Beige, this season celebrates the many ways music brings people together.
You’ll experience:
Renowned guest artists and world-class musicians
Performances that connect music with dance, storytelling, and community
Family-friendly experiences, including Holiday Extravaganza and The Wonderful Music of Oz
At the NHSO, everyone is welcome. Whether it’s your first concert or your hundredth, we invite you to discover something new, share an experience, and find your place in the music.
Your seat is waiting. Subscribe today.
Sunday, September 27 | 3PM | Woolsey Hall
Perry So, Music Director
Elm City Girls’ Choir
Lisa Williamson, Soprano
James Naughton, Actor
Experience Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy as selected scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream are brought to life alongside Mendelssohn’s original incidental music, performed by the full orchestra, Elm City Girls’ Choir, and soprano soloist Lisa Williamson. In a virtuosic one-actor performance, two-time Tony Award winner James Naughton will move among the play’s lovers, fairies, royals, and wonderfully hapless players as selected scenes are woven through Mendelssohn’s beloved incidental music.
Scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
William Shakespeare
Incidental music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Felix Mendelssohn
musica pyralis
Katherine Balch
Night Music
Howard Swanson
Hero and Leander
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
Sunday, October 25 | 4PM | Woolsey Hall
Perry So, Music Director
Yale Camerata | Dr. Felicia Barber, Director
Hartt Choir | Dr. Carolina Flores, Director
Messa da Requiem
Giuseppe Verdi
Inscription
Raven Chacon
Sunday, November 22 | 3PM | Lyman Center for the Performing Arts at Southern CT State University
Perry So, Music Director
Tia Russell Dance Studio, Dance & Choreography
Experience a spectrum of music and dance across time, from Nutcracker to Hip Hop!
Sunday, December 20 | 3PM | Woolsey Hall
Chelsea Tipton, II, Principal Pops Conductor
Elm City Girls’ Choir
Come together for your musical holiday home, featuring festive carols, sing-alongs, and a special guest from the North Pole!
Friday, January 29 & Saturday, January 30 | 7:30PM | St. Mary’s Church
David Shifrin, Clarinet
Clarinet Quintet, Op. 115
Johannes Brahms
Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581
W.A. Mozart
Sunday, February 14 | 3PM | Woolsey Hall
Perry So, Music Director
Michelle Cann, Piano
Piano Concerto No. 2
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Frida y Diego Suite
Gabriela Lena Frank
Symphony No. 4
Robert Schumann
Sunday, March 21 | 3PM | Woolsey Hall
Perry So, Music Director
Symphony No. 5
Ludwig van Beethoven
House of Pianos
Courtney Bryan
Floodplain
Ellen Reid
Sunday, April 25 | 3PM | Woolsey Hall
Perry So, Music Director
Follow the yellow brick road to music from The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, and The Wiz!
Saturday, June 5 | 3PM | Lyman Center for the Performing Arts at Southern CT State University
Perry So, Music Director
Black, Brown & Beige
Duke Ellington
Four Black American Dances
Carlos Simon
Celebrate the energy, heart, and community of the Naugatuck Valley at your NHSO’s 3-Concert LIVE from the Valley series!
Start a New Subscription Renew Your Subscription
Bring the fun, the variety, and the live symphonic experience right to your backyard with this series designed especially for families and music lovers of all ages. Enjoy vibrant, one-of-a-kind performances that blend classical flair with broadway, holiday, film scores, and more—all in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
This season, Principal Pops Conductor Chelsea Tipton, II and music director Perry So have curated three exciting concerts that celebrate the power of live music to bring people together. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or discovering the Symphony for the first time, there’s something for everyone in the Valley.
Sunday, October 18 | 3PM | Shelton Intermediate School
Musicians of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Amy Maude Helfer, Featured Vocalist
From the bright lights of Broadway to the timeless standards of the Great American Songbook, this intimate concert brings together cherished songs, exceptional singers, and an NHSO chamber ensemble for a special musical experience.
Saturday, December 19 | 3PM | Shelton High School
Chelsea Tipton, II, Principal Pops Conductor
Elm City Girls’ Choir
Come together for your musical holiday home, featuring festive carols, sing-alongs, and a special guest from the North Pole!
Saturday, April 24 | 3PM | Shelton High School
Perry So, Music Director
Follow the yellow brick road to music from The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, and The Wiz!
