YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra (YSO) announced the details of its 2025-26 season.

The season kicks off Monday, December 22, and will be the first season under the direction of new Music Director Erik Ochsner. The season will consist of four different performances.

The first performance, "Home for the Holidays," will take place December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium. The performance will feature soprano Amanda Beagle, who will provide vocals over beloved holiday classics performed by the Orchestra.

The second show will take place Sunday, January 25 at 2:30 p.m. and will feature Maestro Orchsner conducting Hector Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique."

Meanwhile, pianist and vocalist Tony Desare will join YSO on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. for "Sinatra & Beyond,

See Full Page