Flint Symphony Orchestra

Side by Side: Past, Present, Future

7:30 PM
Ticketed
Location:  Whiting Auditorium

Enrique Diemecke music director and conductor
Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra Norman Wika, conductor

Dmitri Shostakovich
Festive Overture, op. 96
Ana Lara and Robert Maggio
Dos Visiones (Two Visions) (2004)
Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, op. 36

FSO and FYSO join forces in a powerful collaboration featuring masterpieces by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky alongside the contemporary Dos Visiones. This performance celebrates the bridge between generations, uniting seasoned professionals with the next wave of talent for an inspirational evening of music making.

What You’ll Hear:


Inside the Music • 6:30pm 

Title: TBD
Guest Speaker: TBD

Rush Tickets:
$13 student/veteran/military rush tickets available at FIM Ticket Center on the day of the show with a valid student/military ID.

Backstage Pass
Students age 13 and older are invited to come backstage during the intermission of all FSO classical concerts. You will meet the FSO musicians, and check out the behind the scenes activity, all while enjoying Enzos pizza. Look for the welcome table before the concert to get your pass.

An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present during this performance. To be seated in the ASL section, please contact FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333, email at tickets@thefim.org or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue.

What you need to know:
Age recommendation: Family friendly
Runtime: approximately 2 hours including intermission
Sensory warning: Live, full orchestra with percussion and loud volume.

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Tickets starting at $28 / $22 for Genesee County residents (total price includes fees)

Ticket packages on sale May 29. This performance is eligible for a special limited-time 20% package discount. Click to learn more and purchase a package.

Single tickets go on sale May 29 (Capitol Theatre) and July 1 (Whiting Auditorium, Flint Symphony Orchestra and Flint Repertory Theatre.)

  • Age Recommendations

    Family friendly

  • American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter

    An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present during this performance. To be seated in the ASL section, please contact FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333, email at tickets@thefim.org or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue.

  • Photography

    No photography or videography is allowed during this performance.

  • Walkers & Wheelchairs

    Due to (firecode), wheelchairs and walkers are only allowed in the accessible seating area and cannot be parked in the aisles.

  • Accessible seating

    Accessible seating is available and tickets must be purchased by phone or in person at FIM Ticket Center. Please inform the Patron Services Representative of any special needs you or your guests may have while purchasing tickets. Accessible seating is available for the patron and one companion.

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  • Security

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  • No re-entry

    No Re-entry. Once your ticket has been scanned, please plan to stay and enjoy the entire performance. Patrons will not be allowed to re-enter.

  • Smoke/vape free zone

    Smoke-Free Zones. All FIM venues are smoke-free. Per Michigan Law, Public Act 188, smoking is not allowed inside a venue or within 20 feet from the entrance to the building. Violators will be asked to leave. Vape-Free Zones. Vaping is not allowed anywhere within the venue. Violators will be asked to leave.

  • Weapon free zone

    Weapon-Free Zones. Firearms and weapons of any kind, including concealed weapons and pocket knives are prohibited.

  • Assistive Listening Devices

    Assistive listening devices are available at no charge. These devices are available from the FIM Whiting Auditorium lobby desk. A driver’s license, state-issued ID card or another form of security deposit is required.

  • Familiarization Tours

    Familiarization tours are offered to all patrons. Take a tour of the seating area and facilities before purchasing tickets. Guided tours for the visually impaired are available by appointment. Contact FIM Ticket Center to schedule your tour.

  • Disruptive Patrons

    Disruptive patrons, regardless of age, will be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.

  • Program Content

    Program Content Please note some performances may contain adult themes. Please check the event listing age recommendations prior to purchase or call FIM Ticket Center.

  • Children & Families

    All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the venue. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For safety reasons, strollers and car seats are not allowed in the theatre. Regardless of age, disruptive patrons will be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.

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