A Night of Passion and Power
Valentine’s Day weekend, emotions will run high at Hearts Aflame: a dramatic, intoxicating evening of music that thrills and seduces.
At the center of the program are highlights from Bizet’s Carmen Suites Nos. 1 & 2, filled with bold rhythms, unforgettable melodies, and the magnetic spirit of opera’s most iconic heroine. Carmen is fearless, free-spirited, and impossible to ignore—and her story unfolds through music that’s just as unforgettable.
Whether you’re on a date night or flying solo, this is your chance to dive headfirst into a story of love, defiance, and dramatic flair.
Symphonic Concert Repertoire:
Lawrence Golan
Giovanna D’Arco (Joan of Arc)
Alexander Glazunov
Violin Concerto
Georges Bizet
Carmen Suites I & II
Strings Ensemble Concert Repertoire:
Arrive early for a FREE pre-concert strings ensemble performance (February 14 only)
Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in D Major
Antonín Dvořák
Serenade for Strings

Lawrence Golan
Music Director Laureate
Vibrant, inspired performances, imaginative programming and an evocative command of different styles and composers are the hallmarks of American conductor Lawrence Golan. Currently serving as Music Director / Conductor of…