Shostakovich's Tenth
The 2026 National Orchestral Institute + Festival concludes with a program of renewal led by Wichita Symphony Music Director Daniel Hege, performing Polina Nazaykinskaya’s symphonic poem *Fenix*, Igor Stravinsky’s *Firebird* Suite (1919), and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. The evening explores themes of darkness into light, folklore, and resilience, capped by Shostakovich’s monumental symphony widely interpreted as a musical response to Stalin’s regime. Pre‑concert conversation and post‑concert jazz add to the experience.
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Showtimes: The concert begins at 7:30 PM; a pre‑concert conversation takes place at 6:30 PM in the NOI+F SPARK! Lounge, and live jazz by Chris Ray & Pamoja follows the performance.
Tickets: Regular tickets are $25, $35, or $45 plus a $5 booking fee. Student/youth tickets are $10. Purchase tickets to three or more NOI Philharmonic concerts in a single transaction to receive a 20% discount on regular‑price tickets (the discount does not apply to additional concert ticket purchases).
Lineup: Polina Nazaykinskaya – *Fenix*; Igor Stravinsky – *Firebird* Suite (1919); Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 10.
Run time: Not specified in the event materials.
Ages: No age restrictions are indicated.
Venue: Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center; reserved seating.
Accessibility: The Clarice offers wheelchair‑accessible seating, size‑inclusive seating, large‑print programs, assisted‑listening devices, sensory packs, and quiet spaces. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning are available for select events or by request at least six weeks in advance.
Note: This performance is part of the National Orchestral Institute + Festival (NOI+F), a month‑long program bringing aspiring orchestral musicians from across the country to The Clarice. Marin Alsop serves as music director. Support for NOI+F is provided in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, The Clark‑Winchcole Foundation, and The Marinus and Minna B. Koster Foundation.