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Cody Fry’s genre-bending fusion of pop and cinematic symphonic music has made him a global sensation—from American Idol, to TikTok, to the Grammys, and now to the Concert Hall stage. Following his sold-out 2023 concert with Ben Rector and the NSO, Fry joins more of today’s most innovative artists on a symphonic triple-bill with pop-rock group LANY and indie band Sleeping At Last.

Iconic band Guster performs a full career-spanning set of hits and new music with the NSO! A mainstay of the alt-rock music scene for more than thirty years, Guster is a model of musical innovation with a loyal fan following and an ever-evolving catalogue. 

Hosted and narrated by Matilda director and star Danny DeVito, the beloved modern fairytale comes to life on the big screen as David Newman conducts his enchanting score live-to-picture! Based on the book by Roald Dahl, Matilda tells the larger-than-life story of a little girl gifted with genius intelligence and magical powers—which she uses to survive her self-absorbed parents and an evil headmistress.

Max Richter is one of the most acclaimed composers of his time. His fusion of classical technique and electronic technology, heard across genre-defying solo albums and countless scores for film, dance, art, and fashion, has won him legions of fans around the world and blazed a trail for a generation of musicians. Please note: the NSO does not perform on this program.

As Washington, D.C. hosts WorldPride 2025, the NSO proudly presents a concert celebration of love, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. Joined by iconic songwriter John Bucchino and special guests, the NSO performs the orchestral premiere of Bucchino’s choral work A Peacock Among Pigeons, along with music by groundbreaking LGBTQ+ artists, allies, and more!