Midnight, Finland, and the Movies

When and Where

November 22, 2026 2:00 pm

Schneider Theater

For this concert, the BSO is pleased to present a new work by one of its own musicians, cellist Matthew Maxam, as we play the world premiere of Colors of Midnight to open the concert. Concertmaster Michael Sutton will offer his interpretation of the deeply thoughtful Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Minor by Jean Sibelius. After intermission, the BSO will proceed with an examination of American film composers such as John Williams, Ernest Gold, and Elmer Bernstein. Could there be a surprise encore? Come and find out!

Program

Matthew Maxam – Colors of Midnight (World Premiere)

Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47

Michael Sutton, Violin

Ernest Gold, Arr. Anthony Fones – Exodus: Main Theme

John Williams – Music from JFK

Elmer Bernstein, arr. Patrick Russ – The Magnificent Seven

John Williams – ET: Adventures on Earth

Ticket information

In Advance – $22 adults; $18 seniors (62+)

At the door – $25 adults; $22 seniors (62+)

Premium – $28 per ticket; limited availability

Group (10+) – $13 in advance only

Students are always free with ID

Manny Laureano, wearing a long-sleeve black shirt, holds a baton in his right hand and raises his left fist over his head with an intense look on his face.

Manny Laureano

A white man with glasses and facial hair wearing a black suit, shirt, and tie, stands against a white textured background

Michael Sutton

A white man wearing a blue button down shirt, looks directly at the camera with a wide smile

Matthew Maxam