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Beyond private events, The Bushnell is home to two world-class theaters – The historic Mortensen Hall (2,799 seats) and the modern Belding Theater (908 seats). Both are fully equipped to handle the most lavish modern touring productions and feature state-of-the-art sound, lighting and production systems.

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The Local Arts Stage is a groundbreaking, multichannel video and projection installation that gives local artists and new voices a digital stage at The Bushnell. New performances are added every season, providing a unique intersection of theater, arts, and digital production.

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Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series

Dvorák & Firebird

Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series

Dvorák & Firebird

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Date
June 5 - 7, 2026
Venue
Belding Theater
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Part of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra's 2025-2026 Masterworks Series. All tickets are sold through the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.

Join us for a season finale of bold contrasts and artistic innovation at Dvorák & Firebird, a celebration of sound and emotion that transcends time and culture. The program opens with Strauss’s Death and Transfiguration, a profound depiction of life’s final journey. We welcome back Curtis Stewart, the 2025/2026 Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence, presenting a juxtaposition of his work The Famous People with Dvorák ‘s Slavonic Dances. Experience a unique interplay as the orchestra performs three original movements from Slavonic Dances, each followed by Stewart’s imaginative re-compositions, creating a dynamic dialogue between Dvorák’s timeless melodies and Stewart’s contemporary interpretations. Marvel at Stewart’s virtuosic artistry as he performs Sarasate’s dazzling violin showpiece Zigeunerweisen.

The concert culminates with Stravinsky’s enchanting Firebird Suite (1919), a masterful blend of folklore and innovative orchestration. This concert offers a rich exploration of how music can reflect personal and cultural transformations.

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Sunday, June 7 3:00 PM Buy Tickets

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Program

Strauss Death and Transfiguration
Dvorák/Stewart Slavonic Dances/ The Famous People
Sarasate Zigeunerweisen
Dvorák Carnival Overture
Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1919)

Featuring

Carolyn Kuan, conductor

Curtis Stewart, violin

Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence

Know Before You Go

Attend the FREE pre-concert talk with Maestro Kuan or special guest one hour before the concert!

Bring your smartphone to access our digital Playbill- don’t forget to silence it!

Grab a drink or bite from one of our convenient bar/café locations, and feel free to bring to your seat.

Applaud when you like what you hear – don’t worry about the “right” time!

Wear what you want – be comfortable.

Prelude

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About Curtis Stewart

Praised for “combining omnivory and brilliance” (The New York Times), seven-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart translates stories of American self-determination to the concert stage. As a solo violinist, composer, Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra, professor at The Juilliard School, member of award-winning ensembles PUBLIQuartet and The Mighty Third Rail, and Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient, he realizes a vision to find personal and powerful connections between styles, cultures, and musics. Learn more at www.curtisjstewart.com.