Name: Spring Voices: Reflections of the Human Spirit
Start: 2026-05-02T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-02T20:45:00-05:00
Location: IMPAC

Spring Voices: Reflections of the Human Spirit explores the emotional depth of music as a human necessity. Music mirrors the way we experience life. At times, we come together in collective moments of unity. At other times, we turn inward, reflecting quietly on who we are and what we feel. And ultimately, we seek renewal, joy, love, and meaning.
Opening with ceremonial brilliance, and our homage to the 250th birthday of America, Leonard Bernstein's Fanfare for the Inauguration of John F. Kennedy as well as the dramatic sweep of Hector Berlioz's Hungarian March speak to our shared identity and outward expression. At its emotional core, Gustav Mahler's Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (I am lost to the world), an intimate meditation on introspection and inner peace, offering a powerful contrast of vulnerability and stillness. Placed in the middle of our program, this piece connects both music and human emotions together. If listened thoughtfully and intently, it offers a unique experience for every listener. Finally, our program culminates with Symphony No. 8 by Antonin Dvořák. This symphony is a radiant celebration of life, nature, and human joy that embodies the spirit of renewal at the heart of spring.
Together, these works form a compelling reflection of the human spirit and the love of music. More importantly, it invites audiences to an evening of depth, beauty, and shared expression.