Impressions of Romanticism - Waco Symphony Orchestra

Impressions of Romanticism
Orion Weiss Performs Grieg

Experience an evening of passion, intensity, and extraordinary artistry as the Waco Symphony opens the 2026-27 season. Internationally acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss joins Maestro Lawrence Loh and the WSO for Grieg's Piano Concerto, a beloved masterwork filled with sweeping melodies, dramatic power, and emotional depth. One of the most sought-after pianists of his generation, Weiss has captivated audiences around the world with performances celebrated for their warmth, virtuosity, and remarkable range of expression.

The program also features Debussy's evocative Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, a groundbreaking work that helped define musical Impressionism, and Rachmaninoff's lush and expressive Symphony No. 3. Together, these beloved works create a powerful concert experience that showcases the beauty, passion, and brilliance of the orchestra while launching an exciting new season of music.

The Star Spangled Banner
Glenn Beals, vocalist

Claude Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto Orion Weiss, piano

Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3


Lawrence Loh Music Director and Conductor