Registration opens:
April 13th, 2026

Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents:

Independence

Join Carlos Izcaray and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for Independence — a celebration of artistic vision and creative freedom, culminating in the world premiere of Maestro Izcaray’s Symphony No. 1.

Each registrant will receive one voucher redeemable for two tickets to any of the weekend's performances. Vouchers should be picked up in the administration office of O'Neal Library prior to Wednesday, May 13th. If tickets are not retrieved before 6 pm on Wednesday, May 13th, they will default to the next person on the waiting list.

If you have questions, contact Matt Layne at 205-445-1141 or mlayne@oneallibrary.org

Join Carlos Izcaray and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for Independence — an evening that celebrates artistic vision and creative freedom, culminating in the world premiere of Maestro Izcaray’s Symphony No. 1.

The concert opens with Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, a luminous work of reflection and memory. Its shimmering textures and soaring harmonies have made it one of the most frequently performed contemporary orchestral pieces in the country — music that speaks to both fragility and transcendence.

Next comes Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, one of his most emotionally intense works. There’s an urgency and drama to this symphony that feels almost modern, bridging the elegance of the Classical era with something more turbulent and deeply felt.

The evening closes with the premiere of Carlos Izcaray’s Symphony No. 1, written for this performance. In his first symphonic work, Maestro Izcaray explores themes of resilience, independence, and the search for balance in uncertain times — a personal statement from the podium.

This is a night about artistic courage and the power of individual voice, connecting established masterworks with new music created for this moment. We hope you’ll join us for this special premiere.

 

Artists
Carlos Izcaray, conductor

Program to Include
HIGDON Blue Cathedral
MOZART Symphony No. 40, K. 550, in G Minor
IZCARAY Symphony No. 1