Masterworks Magnified
Experience the symphony through a new lens!
Masterworks Magnified events bring you closer to the music than ever before. Each event deepens your connection to the symphonic world by blending powerful performances, fun activities in the lobby themed to the concert program, and opportunities to delve deeper and learn more about the music and the artists!
For both seasoned symphony-goers and newcomers, Masterworks Magnified offers a new perspective on orchestral music and expands each concert into a multi-faceted night out.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Debussy’s La Mer
February 27-28, 2026
Dive into a program where the sea meets romance in waves of musical brilliance. Debussy’s La mer gives the sea a voice as it conjures waves, winds, and the shimmering play of light on water. Opening the program, discover Arnold Bax’s Tintagel, which brings to life the crashing waves and eerie beauty of a legendary castle perched by the sea.
Then, be swept off your feet with Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1, full of flirtatious energy. Debussy’s Petite Suite will transport you to a world of aristocratic leisure with its whimsical charm, flowing rhythms, and ripples of a grand dance.
MORE TO EXPLORE IN THE LOBBY
Ask a Musician
This is your chance to chat with a professionally trained USUO musician! Arrive early for pre-concert mingling—the musicians will be easy to spot in the lobby.
Photo Ops
Capture the moment (with real-life mermaids!) at our ocean-themed photo backdrop.
Instrument Petting Zoo
Yes, you can touch! Try your hand at playing the woodwind and brass instruments you’ll see (and hear) on stage.
Art in the Lobby
Browse the Japanese artwork that inspired the waves, winds, and shimmer of Debussy’s La Mer.
Post-Concert Reception
Keep the festivities going! Guests are invited to mix and mingle with USUO musicians in the lobby after the concert. Enjoy light food and beverages inspired by the program.
Respighi’s The Pines of Rome
March 27-28, 2026
Be transported through lush landscapes with Respighi’s The Pines of Rome. From playful moments in the Villa Borghese, to the moonlit serenity of the Janiculum, to the mystical sounds of the Appian Way at dawn, this is a captivating journey among the iconic pine trees of the Eternal City.
Strauss’ opera Der Rosenkavalier was all the rage in early 20th-century Vienna, and the suite captures its romance, humor, and memorable musical moments. Pablo Ferrández takes center stage in Korngold’s Cello Concerto, a cinematic love story originally written for film, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, a graceful theme and variations to showcase the cellist’s virtuosity.