Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
The Wayfarer’s Hope: A Nation’s Journey
Experience a musical journey through struggle, identity, and triumph—featuring Mahler, Sibelius, and a powerful new American overture, composed for the orchestra in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary.
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026, 4 p.m.
tickets
- A: $40.75
- B: $33.75
- C: $29.75
- D: $18.50
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About the Event
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra’s six-part journey through the United States of America’s 250 years of spirit, struggle, and triumph continues with the fifth installment, The Wayfarer’s Hope: A Nation’s Journey, a poignant orchestral program tracing the emotional and physical journeys that shape both the United States of America and its people.
Opening with a newly commissioned overture by William C. White, the concert introduces a fresh voice in American music—an exploration of where the nation stands today and where it might go next. Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer), performed by soloist Sedona Libero, follows with an intimate portrayal of a traveler’s heartbreak, hope, and search for meaning, echoing the individual struggles that define the American experience. After intermission, Sibelius’s Symphony no. 2 offers a sweeping, triumphant conclusion. Long associated with national identity and perseverance, the symphony’s final movement resonates with themes of independence and optimism. Together, these works form a musical narrative of resilience, transformation, and renewal—honoring the spirit of a nation that continues to evolve, 250 years into its journey.
Program
William C. White: Concert Overture (newly commissioned work)
Gustav Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)
Sedona Libero, Soloist
– Intermission
Jean Sibelius: Symphony no. 2
Associated Event
Join Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra for Behind the Baton preceding the concert at 3:15 p.m. as Artistic Director Desmond Siu shares the stories behind the music. Behind the Baton is included in the price of your ticket and is open seating.