The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 55th season on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. at the Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey. Maestro Greg Woodbridge has programmed some of his favorite pieces in a concert titled "A Little of This, A Little of That."

The performance will feature music by Beethoven, Glinka, Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Falla, and Rachmaninov. "These pieces contain some of the most beautiful moments in orchestral music," Woodbridge said. "I'm really looking forward to leading this orchestra through such a wide variety of symphonic works." Woodbridge, who serves as the first Maestra Dr. Sandra Dackow Endowed Chair, will hold a special talk-back session with the audience immediately following the concert. Symphony patrons are also invited to a special reception before the concert.

The symphony will be joined by guest artists Gwendolyn Bowers, a mezzo-soprano, and Eric Fung, a pianist, both internationally recognized musicians who are longtime friends of the symphony. Among many other accomplishments, Bowers performed with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at the Lincoln Center under the direction of maestro Kurt Masur.

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.hersheysymphony.org. Special discount seats are available on a limited basis. Advance tickets are recommended, but tickets will also be available at the door.

To learn more about the 2023-24 concert season, visit the aforementioned website. Look under Resources for information about season tickets.