Palm Beach Symphony's 2025-2026 Masterworks Series: Ticket Information and Season Details

What is the Palm Beach Symphony’s 2025-2026 Masterworks Series?

It’s the upcoming concert season featuring classical and jazz fusion performances, beginning November 9, 2025, with individual tickets now available for purchase.

When and where does the season opener take place?

The season opens at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Dreyfoos Hall in the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Who are the featured artists in the season opener?

Pianist Shelly Berg will perform with Music Director Gerard Schwarz leading the orchestra, sponsored by Patricia Lambrecht.

What music will be performed in the opening concert?

The program includes George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, Alan Hovhaness’ Prelude and Quadruple Fugue, and Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome.

Why is this season particularly significant?

The season celebrates American music in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, featuring works by iconic American composers like Gershwin that blend jazz with classical music.

What are Shelly Berg’s musical credentials?

Berg is a Steinway piano artist, five-time Grammy Award-nominated arranger, orchestrator and producer, and Dean of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami.

What other types of tickets are available besides Masterworks Series?

Individual tickets are also available for Symphony Sessions: Lunch & Learns in addition to the Masterworks Series performances.

What makes Shelly Berg a notable performer for this series?

Berg is praised by Maestro Schwarz as a remarkable artist who excels as a pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and improviser, with extensive experience in both jazz and classical fusion.