2025 Summer Festival Tour: Summer of Love

Experience the passion and vibrancy of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Summer Festival Tour: Summer of Love! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate love in all its forms through a dazzling program of music from around the globe. Under the skillful direction of conductor Andrew Crust and featuring the captivating vocals of special guest artist Nikola Printz, this concert is a journey through iconic scores and beloved melodies. From the timeless romance of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture to the heroic sweep of John Williams’ “Across the Stars” (the Love Theme from *Star Wars*), and the electrifying energy of selections from Bernstein’s *West Side Story*, this program offers something for every music lover. Relive classic moments with Georges Bizet’s “Habanera” from *Carmen*, and be transported by the soulful sounds of Nat King Cole’s “Nature Boy” and Nina Simone's powerful rendition of "I Put a Spell On You.” The evening culminates in a joyful celebration with John Philip Sousa’s “Our Flirtation” and a rousing performance of “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Prepare to be moved, inspired, and swept away by the magic of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra's Summer of Love!