Vivid Images

Vivid Images brings together three orchestral works that portray vivid, imaginative worlds. Richard Strauss’s mischievous tone poem follows the pranks of Till Eulenspiegel, Claude Debussy’s *La Mer* evokes the changing character of the sea, and Giya Kancheli’s *Styx* depicts the passage across the River Styx to the land of the dead. The program features Lexington Symphony principal violist Emily Rideout and the New World Chorale, led by Artistic Director Holly Krafka.

A pre-concert conductor’s talk is scheduled before the performance. The concert is sponsored by Kate and Gordon Baty, with Rideout’s solo appearance sponsored by the Playing Members of the Viola Section.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Showtimes: Concert at 7:30 p.m.; pre-concert conductor’s talk at 6:30 p.m.

Program: Richard Strauss, *Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks*; Claude Debussy, *La Mer*; Giya Kancheli, *Styx*

Featured performers: Emily Rideout, viola; New World Chorale, with Holly Krafka as Artistic Director

Tickets: Price not available. Single tickets can be purchased online, by calling 781-523-9009, or at the box office beginning one hour before the performance if tickets remain. A $6 fee applies to each gold ticket, while white and blue tickets, including youth tickets, carry a $5 per-ticket fee. Tickets are non-refundable.

Accessibility: Cary Hall is ADA compliant. Accessible seating can be reserved by calling 781-523-9009.

Discount access: Through the Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, EBT and WIC cardholders may receive two complimentary tickets per person for each concert program. Tickets can be collected at the event by showing an EBT or WIC card; contact Operations Manager Bryce Putt at 781-523-9009 or info@lexingtonsymphony.org for details.