The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra (WSO), under the artistic direction of Daniel Meyer, announces its 2025-2026 season beginning on October 18, 2025. The WSO will now present seven Saturday evening concerts at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. The WSO also presents The Nutcracker featuring the Texture Ballet with an added evening performance on Friday, December 12.
“Our audience spoke, and we listened,” said Michael Rozell, Executive Director. “We’re thrilled to introduce two new pops concerts this season: The Music of John Williams and The Best of Broadway. We’ve also added an additional performance of The Nutcracker to meet the growing demand for the region’s only live-orchestra production. This strategy is clearly resonating; we’ve already seen a double-digit increase in subscription sales compared to last season.”
WSO’s 57th Season at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg
Nutcracker Ballet
Friday, December 12, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 – 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Tchaikovsky’s timeless score comes to life during Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Texture Contemporary Ballet’s production of the beloved holiday favorite. Guest conducted by Maria Sensi Sellner.
POPS CONCERTS
Concerts take place Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
November 8, 2025 – The Music of John Williams
From the magic of Harry Potter to the epic sounds of Star Wars, this concert of iconic film scores is a blockbuster experience for the whole family.
December 20, 2025 – Home for the Holidays
Celebrate the sounds of the season featuring the All-Star Choir of Westmoreland County and special guests. Guest conducted by Andrés Franco.
May 30, 2026 – Best of Broadway
It’s a showstopping finale with the WSO Chamber Singers and soloists. Hear the timeless tunes of Rodgers & Hammerstein from Carousel, Sound of Music, King and I, South Pacific,
Oklahoma and more.
CLASSICAL CONCERTS
October 18, 2025 – Cinematic Splendor
Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite
Korngold: Violin Concerto op. 35, D major
Timothy Chooi, violin
Borodin: Symphony No. 2
February 14, 2026 – Rhapsody in Blue
Copland: Rodeo
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Janice Carissa, piano
Thompson: Symphony No. 2
March 14, 2026 – Spring Symphony
Brahms: Hungarian Dances
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor
Chee-Yun, violin
Schumann: Symphony No. 1 ‘Spring’
April 18, 2026 – The Planets
J.S. Bach: Concerto in D minor
Radu Ratoi, accordion
Holst: The Planets
