Their Rhythm, Their Romance: A Prelude to Opening Night
Sept 16 - 6:30 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
Opening night
SEPT. 19, 2026 7 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR / LUCIA MICARELLI, VIOLIN / ERIC BYERS, CELLO
QUINN MASON / HOWARD HANSON / JOHANNES BRAHMS
CLASSICAL JUKEBOX
NOV. 14, 2026 - 7 P.M.
VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR
Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony
Barber’s Adagio for Strings
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, “Allegro”
John Williams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens
EPYO FALL CONCERT
Nov. 22, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Victory Theatre
LEE VEAZEY & ADAM CLARK, CONDUCTORS
PEPPERMINT POPS
DEC. 5, 2026 - 7 P.M.
DEC. 6, 2026 - 2 P.M.
VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR
RACHEL POTTER, VOCALIST
EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC CHORUS
MRS. PHYLLIS R. GRIMM PRESENTS MESSIAH
Dec. 18, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Dec. 19, 2026, 7 p.m. EST
St. Joseph Catholic Church
SANDOVAL & SCHEHERAZADE
JAN. 16, 2027 - 7 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR
ARTURO SANDOVAL, TRUMPET
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS / ARTURO SANDOVAL / NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
THE MUSIC OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE
FEB. 7, 2027 - 2 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR
SERPENTINE FIRE – 11 PIECE BAND
BOOGIE WONDERLAND
SHINING STAR, FANTASY
GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE
WINDOWS OF HEAVEN
FEB. 27, 2027 - 7 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR / CATHERINE CREED, SOPRANO / EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC CHORUS
OTTORINO RESPIGHI / WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART / FRANCIS POULENC
BROADWAY ROCKS!
MARCH 20, 2027 - 7 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR
DAN DOMENECH, VOCALIST
CHLOE LOWERY, VOCALIST
LAKISHA JONES, VOCALIST
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
SWEET CAROLINE
MAN IN THE MIRROR
I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
AND MORE
GRIEG & RACHMANINOFF
APRIL 3, 2027 - 7 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR / VIJAY VENKATESH, PIANO
CLARICE ASSAD / EDVARD GRIEG / SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
STAR WARS
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
(FULL FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA)
APRIL 24, 2027 - 7 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
STAR WARS UNIVERSE LIKE NEVER
BEFORE AS THE ORCHESTRA BRINGS
WILLIAMS’ ICONIC MUSIC TO LIFE!
EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS SPRING CONCERT
May 15, 2027, at 7 p.m. - Victory Theatre
LEE VEAZEY & ADAM CLARK, CONDUCTORS
BOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND: A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF INDIA
This concert will highlight Indian film hits (Bollywood) such as music from Slumdog Millionaire and other Indian blockbuster movies. Get ready for a vibrant, high-energy celebration of sound and culture as we present a symphonic performance of songs with stunning arrangements for Western instruments.
JOAN F. DAVID IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE T. DAVID PRESENTS MAHLER 5
VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR
GUSTAV MAHLER
A NIGHT OF SYMPHONIC ROCK
The season comes to a thrilling close as the #1 Symphonic Rock show in the world takes the stage and delivers the greatest rock anthems of all time, featuring unforgettable hits from legendary artists like Rolling Stones, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kansas, and Starship.
Their Rhythm, Their Romance: A Prelude to Opening Night
Sept 16 - 6:30 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
Opening night
SEPT. 19, 2026 7 P.M. - VICTORY THEATRE
ROGER KALIA, CONDUCTOR / LUCIA MICARELLI, VIOLIN / ERIC BYERS, CELLO
QUINN MASON / HOWARD HANSON / JOHANNES BRAHMS
Please Note: The Evansville Philharmonic Administrative Office will be closed to the public on Mondays beginning Monday, August 11, 2025 and will continue until Monday, May 25, 2026.
Sponsors of EP
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Underwriters
Anonymous
Dick and Diane Arneson
Danny & Pat Bateman
Bruce & Debbie Batts
Benjamin and Anna Bosse Public Music Fund
Father Raymond Brenner
Rose M. Brievogel
Phil and Linda Palmer Fassett
Neal A. Franklin
Friends of the Chorus
Mr. and Mrs. David Fuhs
Mrs. Phyllis R. Grimm
Carol Hahn
Helen M. McKinney Memorial Fund Concert Trust
Mary Kennard In Loving Memory of Gene Kennard
Jane Krempp
Darla Olberding
Donald S. Summers
Martha and Merritt deJong Foundation
Mesker Music Trust
John and Robyn Musgrave
Nancy and Tom Traylor Foundation
Psi Iota Xi Symphony Fund
John C. & Diane Schroeder
Dr. Dwight & Tricia Silvera
St. Joseph Catholic Church
The Ruxer Foundation
Bill & Pat Vaughan Theby
Susan Vaughn
Santi & Martha Vibul
Dr. Lee & Kirsten Wagmeister
William E. Schmidt Foundation
C. Wayne Worthington Family
Robert and Marianna Wright
Seth & Scarlett Zirkle
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