WALLCAST® Veterans Day Concert: A WWII Journey

Honor the brave men and women who served during World War II at the New World Symphony’s free WALLCAST® Concert on Saturday, November 9. This performance combines music and history to commemorate the sacrifices made during this pivotal era.

Join conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya and renowned historian James Holland for an evening exploring the war’s global impact through music. From the battlefields of Europe to the Pacific, the concert features works that embody resilience and determination. Soprano Emily Magee makes her NWS debut with a poignant performance of Richard Strauss’ Four Last Songs.

The program includes:

• Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man
• Pavel Haas: Mvt. II from Symphony
• Dmitri Shostakovich: Mvt. IV from Symphony No. 7, "Leningrad"
• William Grant Still: In Memoriam
• John Williams: Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan
• Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs

NWS’ WALLCAST® series brings live classical music performances directly to Soundscape Park’s massive outdoor screen.