Vermont Symphony Orchestra Summer Festival Tour: Summer of Love

Love is in the air for Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 Summer Festival Tour! Music Director Andrew Crust, guest mezzo vocalist Nikola Printz, and the orchestra bring a lineup of favorites from around the world and across genres, celebrating the most anticipated time of year in Vermont. Printz is described as “musically resplendent” (San Francisco Chronicle), known for their “sheer stylistic range … full-throated vocalism and raw emotional honesty” (San Francisco Classical Voice) who brings their stunning voice blues ballads and opera alike. Relax under the balmy summer skies with unforgettable music from Carmen, West Side Story, and Romeo and Juliet to Star Wars, Sousa marches and more. Before the concert, explore the musical instruments of an orchestra with VSO’s free Musical Petting Zoo – and don’t forget to pack picnic baskets! Fall in love again with this iconic summer experience with your Vermont Symphony Orchestra.

Concert begins at 7:30, but the field opens at 5:30 for Picnicking!

Advance adult tickets: $33

Gate Prices:

Adults: $40

Ages 6-17: $5

5 and under: Free

Program

Andrew Crust, conductor

Nikola Printz, soloist

Frances Scott Key – The Star-Spangled Banner

Leonard Bernstein/Mason – West Side Story Selections

Franz Lehár– Meine Lippen sie küssen so heiß

Georges Bizet – Habanera from “Carmen”

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

INTERMISSION

Lalo Schifrin – Tango de Atardecer

John Williams – Across the Stars Love Theme from Star Wars Episode II

Heitor Villa-Lobos/Krance – Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5

Nat King Cole/De Vol – Nature Boy

Nina Simone/McKenzie – I Put a Spell on You

John Philip Sousa – Our Flirtation

John Philip Sousa – Stars and Stripes Forever