On October 3, 2026, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic performs Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 and an Errollyn Wallen Cello Concerto its opening night for the 2026-27 season.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic news release:
Philharmonic Opens Season With Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2
The New Era of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic continues as the orchestra opens its 83rd season with Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2.Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 1, 2026) — On Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 pm, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic performs Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 and an Errollyn Wallen Cello Concerto for the first of its 8-concert Masterworks series for the 2026-27 season. The orchestra will be led by Alastair Willis on the conductor’s podium, who is serving as Artistic Advisor for the next two seasons. Also joining the orchestra is guest artist Madelyn Kowalski on the cello.
The Masterworks 8 series of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic showcases the best in symphonic music and has seen an 18% increase in sales this season. We look forward to welcoming the nearly 750 music lovers currently holding tickets and hope to bring in a few more over the next two days.“ This concert is the first of the season to incorporate the Sweetwater Sound Pass pricing level of $20 tickets, and nearly 200 community members have taken advantage of this new price for this concert alone. This new level represents a 39% discount in the lowest price tier from last season.
“Music has the power to bring people together, inspire us and create experiences that stay with us for a lifetime,” said Brittany Hall, President and CEO of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. “We want more people in our community to have the opportunity to experience the Philharmonic, and the Sweetwater Sound Pass helps remove one of the biggest barriers to attendance: the cost of a ticket. We are incredibly grateful to Sweetwater for helping us open our doors wider and invite more of our community into the concert hall.”
To celebrate the Opening of the 83rd Season, a reception will be hosted at the new FW Phil Center downtown Fort Wayne at 826 Ewing Street.
About the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
For more information and to view available concerts, visit the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s website at fwphil.org. Now entering its 83rd season, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic is Northeast Indiana’s professional symphony orchestra, dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of music through exceptional live performances and educational experiences. Under the leadership of President and CEO Brittany Hall, and with the support of its Board of Directors, musicians and staff, the Philharmonic is committed to being a vibrant, innovative and financially strong cultural institution and a cornerstone of the regional community. Through performances, education and community engagement, the Philharmonic creates inspiring experiences for audiences of all ages and backgrounds across a variety of styles, media and venues.
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