Chasing Dreams

Experience the extraordinary artistry captured on film in **“Chasing Dreams.”** In this intimate concert film, the Plano Symphony Orchestra comes alive under the baton of the highly regarded conductor **Gonzalo Farias**—an award‑winning pianist, dedicated educator, and Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony. Renowned for his “clear, engaging style with a lyrical, almost Zen‑like quality,” Farias brings forth music that is both technically precise and deeply emotive, embodying his belief that music-making is a social practice that nurtures trust, cooperation, and shared responsibility within communities. Joining Farias is the exceptional Venezuelan‑American violinist and violist **Paul Aguilar**, a member of the Houston Symphony viola section and an internationally active soloist and chamber musician. A 2025 Sphinx Competition Second Prize Laureate and Audience Prize winner in the Senior Division, Aguilar dazzles with more than 40 annual recitals and a commanding, expressive performance style. The program showcases a compelling mix of iconic cinematic scores and timeless orchestral masterpieces: - **John Williams – “The Cowboys: Overture”** - **John Williams – “Three Pieces from *Schindler’s List*”** - **Christian Colberg – “Concerto for Viola and Orchestra” (Movement 3)** - **Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – *Symphony No. 5*** Feel the electric excitement of a seasoned conductor, the soaring virtuosity of a world‑class string player, and the rich full‑orchestra textures, all captured in a brilliant concert film. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness music that elevates the spirit and unites hearts. **Details & tickets**.