Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series

Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique anchors a thrilling program that celebrates bold imagination and vibrant cultural expression. From Copland’s El Salón México and Revueltas’ La Noche de los Mayas with its driving rhythms, to Moncayo’s Huapango and its stirring melodies, this concert becomes an immersive performance celebrating the spirit of Latin America. Westwater Arts brilliantly marries panoramic photography with live classical performances, creating a breathtaking fusion of visual and musical artistry.   Program SILVESTRE REVUELTAS – La Noche de los Mayas with Pre-Columbia visual concerto*  I. Mvt. 1 (I. Lento molto sostenuto)  AARON COPLAND – El Salόn México with Mágico visual concerto*  JOSÉ PABLO MONCAYO – Huapango with Mágico visual concerto*  — Intermission —  HECTOR BERLIOZ – Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14  I. Daydreams (Largo) – Passions (Allegro agitato e appassionato assai)   II. A Ball (Valse. Allegro non troppo)  III. In the Fields (Adagio)  IV. March to the Scaffold (Allegretto non troppo)  V. Sabbath Night Dream (Larghetto – Allegro – Dies irae – Sabbath Round (Un peu retenu)    About Westwater Arts For over 50 years, Westwater Arts has redefined how audiences experience orchestral concerts through its pioneering art form, symphonic photochoreography. What began in 1973 with founder James Westwater and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra has grown into an internationally recognized fusion of music and imagery, performed with more than 200 orchestras worldwide. Early collaborations brought photochoreography to major stages, including the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra, and James went on to create iconic works such as Reflections of the Spirit and The Eternal Struggle. In 2009, Nicholas Bardonnay joined the company, bringing fresh creativity and technological innovation. Before James’s retirement in 2014, the two collaborated on major commissions, including Grand Canyon Country and Czech Journeys. Since then, Nicholas has expanded the repertoire and global reach of Westwater Arts, drawing inspiration from travels across Iceland, Mexico, U.S. National Parks, and international archives. With more than a ...

The Symphony welcomes acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill for an emotionally powerful evening featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6.  

South Bend Symphony Concertmaster Jameson Cooper takes center stage as the Symphony presents Beethoven’s Eroica—a revolutionary masterpiece of heroism, resilience, and triumph. 

Cellist Joshua Roman takes center stage to perform Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, a masterful work showcasing the cello’s expressive depth and technical brilliance. 

The season crescendos with Carmina Burana, a spectacular choral work featuring the South Bend Chamber Singers, Saint Mary’s College Belles Voix, Notre Dame Glee Club, and Notre Dame Chorale.