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Galveston Symphony Orchestra

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The Galveston Symphony Orchestra brings exceptional live orchestral music to the island, performed by musicians from Galveston and across the greater Houston area. As a community-supported nonprofit, GSO connects audiences through inspiring performances, education, and community engagement.

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The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is a community supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing exceptional live orchestral music to the island. Your support helps sustain performances, educational programs, and cultural experiences that enrich Galveston’s vibrant arts community.

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Music for the Next Generation

As part of our dedication to arts education and community engagement, students in middle school through high school (Galveston ISD and private schools) and one adult chaperone per student are invited to attend performances at no cost, with transportation available if needed. Open the door to a lifetime of music at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

A large, historic red-brick Victorian-style house with ornate white trim, multiple turrets with red tile roofs, and tall windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A large, historic red-brick Victorian-style house with ornate white trim, multiple turrets with red tile roofs, and tall windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Black and white logo featuring this text: 'Galveston Symphony Orchestra' at the bottom left. To the right, large text reads 'Moody Mansion Music.' The logo includes a stylized image of a musical instrument, possibly a brass instrument, in a circular design.
Black and white logo featuring this text: 'Galveston Symphony Orchestra' at the bottom left. To the right, large text reads 'Moody Mansion Music.' The logo includes a stylized image of a musical instrument, possibly a brass instrument, in a circular design.

The Galveston Symphony Orchestra's Moody Mansion Music series brings world-class soloists to intimate recital settings throughout Season 48. Each recital is on a Friday evening at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:00 PM), the weekend of the artist's paired Masterworks concert that Sunday at 4:00 PM at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

Most recitals are held in the historic ballroom of Moody Mansion. This season, two recitals, November 13 (Anton Nel) and April 30 (William Hagen), will be presented at William C. Levin Hall at UTMB.

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Season 48 Recitals

Fri Oct 23, 2026

Trond Sæverud, violin
Moody Mansion

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Fri Nov 13, 2026

Anton Nel, piano
Levin Hall, UTMB

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Fri Feb 19, 2027

Evelyn Chen, piano
Moody Mansion

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Fri Apr 2, 2027

Julian Schwarz, cello & Marika Bournaki, piano
Moody Mansion

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Fri Apr 30, 2027

William Hagen, violin
Levin Hall, UTMB

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All Five Recitals
$180

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