2026 Winter Chamber Concert
The New Texas Symphony Orchestra proudly presents A Rainbow of Music, a chamber music concert celebrating diversity, unity, and the vibrant beauty symbolized by the rainbow. This inspiring performance will take place at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, a beloved Dallas landmark renowned for its commitment to inclusion and equality. The church’s iconic rainbow-painted steps, which honor the LGBTQ+ community, serve as a powerful symbol of harmony and the strength found in embracing differences.
The concert program offers a rich palette of musical “colors,” each piece contributing its own unique voice to an uplifting and dynamic tapestry of sound.
Concert Program
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ADAM COLUNGA violin
MAXINE TAO cello
VERA LIU pianoThe performance begins with Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66, specifically the dramatic and passionate finale, Allegro appassionato. This opening piece sets the tone for an afternoon of musical exploration and emotional resonance.
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LOUISE ROSSI-SKLAR violin
TOBY PRAGNELL celloJeremy Cohen’s Tango Eight introduces a lively and rhythmic energy, offering an upbeat contrast to Mendelssohn’s emotive work.
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JESSICA SIMPSON violin
STEPHEN MURPHY viola
MARIANNE DE CHASTELAINE celloWilhelm Berger’s String Trio, Op. 69, featuring the spirited Lebhaft movement, showcases intricate harmonies and interplay among the strings.
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CHERYL STEWART flute
BRADLEY HODGES clarinet
RICH FIELDS bassoon
CATHERINE CATON harpA captivating modern composition, Lior Navok’s Quartet for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Harp, brings a contemporary perspective to the concert with its imaginative and evocative first movement.
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Arranged by Steven Watkins
MAXINE TAO principal cello
ANTHONY COOPER cello
MARIANNE DE CHASTELAINE cello
WALTER IDOL cello
TOBY PRAGNELL cello
BRITTNEY BARHAM BURNS cello
MONICA BALDWIN cello
JEFF CARROLL celloThis elegant and reflective piece offers a moment of serene beauty, contrasting with the more dynamic works in the program.
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BRADLEY HODGES clarinet
MICHAEL EIPPER bassoon
MICHAEL STINNETT french horn
JESSICA SIMPSON violin I
PATRICK MCBRIDE violin II
STEPHEN MURPHY viola
MARIANNE DE CHASTELAINE cello
RANDY KELLY bassOne of the composer’s most celebrated chamber works, the performance includes two of its most striking movements: the lively Scherzo: Allegro vivace – Trio – Allegro vivace and the majestic final movement, Andante molto – Allegro – Andante molto – Allegro. Together, these works showcase the depth and richness of classical traditions, leaving the audience with a sense of joy and inspiration.
Meet The Musicians
