Showcasing Classical Music Icons, Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center launches “The Great Recital Series”

Hear four contemporary virtuosos, including National Medal of Arts recipient Renée Fleming, bring their masterful interpretations and refined technique in solo or small ensemble performances.

Dr. Phillips Center has launched The Great Recital Series, a new experience set in Steinmetz Hall. This series will shine a spotlight on four of today’s most celebrated classical soloists, offering audiences a rare chance to experience world-class artistry in one of the world’s acoustically perfect spaces.

The series will open with the Orlando debut of GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich on November 5, 2025. Recognized globally for his expressive depth, Hadelich regularly performs with the world’s top orchestras, including the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic.

Kicking off the new year, iconic soprano Renée Fleming will take the stage on January 20, 2026 with Voice of Nature—a deeply moving program inspired by her Grammy-winning album. The performance will be accompanied by an original film created in collaboration with the National Geographic Society.

The recital series concludes with two of today’s most electrifying pianists. Alexander Malofeev rose to international fame after winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at just 13 years old. Seong-Jin Cho, a laureate of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition, will bring a blend of poetry to the stage.

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“It’s exciting to see just how much our community loves classical music,” said Foster Cronin, vice president of programming and education at Dr. Phillips Center. “After two sold-out seasons of The Great Orchestra Series, we’re answering that enthusiasm with The Great Recital Series—another way the arts center is bringing more of what people love to Central Florida.”

The 25/26 Great Recital Series Lineup Includes:

Augustin Hadelich – Violin November 5, 2025

Augustin Hadelich is one of the great violinists of our time. Known for his phenomenal technique, insightful, persuasive interpretations and ravishing tone, he appears extensively on the world’s foremost concert stages. Augustin has performed with all the major American orchestras as well as the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic and many other eminent ensembles.

Renée Fleming – Soprano January 20, 2026

Experience the exquisite power of music and nature in a multimedia program with Renée Fleming, one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time. In this breathtaking performance, inspired by her Grammy-winning album, Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, Renée explores our evolving relationship with the natural world through classical and contemporary music, accompanied by a stunning original film from the National Geographic Society.

With works by composers like Nico Muhly and Kevin Puts, and visuals that mirror the beauty and fragility of our planet, “Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene” is more than a concert—it’s an immersive journey through the stunning beauty of the natural world.

Alexander Malofeev – Piano March 3, 2026

Alexander Malofeev came to international prominence when, in 2014, he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at age thirteen. Since this triumph, Alexander has quickly established himself as one of the most prominent pianists of his generation. Now, Alexander performs with some of the most well-known orchestras around the world including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia, and RAI National Symphony Orchestra among many others.

Seong-Jin Cho – Piano April 9, 2026

Seong-Jin Cho has established himself worldwide as one of the leading pianists of his generation and most distinctive artists on the current music scene. With an innate musicality and consummate artistry, his thoughtful, poetic, virtuosic and colorful playing combine panache with purity and is driven by an impressive natural sense of balance. An artist high in demand, Seong-Jin works with the world's most prestigious orchestras including Berliner Philharmoniker, Wiener Philharmoniker, London Symphony Orchestra, Concertgebouworkest and Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Single tickets for The Great Recital Series are available now at drphillipscenter.org.

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