STRAUSS & MAHLER

MARCH 13, 2027 @ 7:30 PM

POTTER CENTER

This program brings together music that is bold, exciting, and full of energy. Soloist Leelanee Sterrett performs Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1, a fun and expressive showcase for the horn. The evening concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, “Titan,” a dramatic symphony known for its strong melodies and thrilling ending.

PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION
Join us for a free, interactive talk before the concert at 6:30pm.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Single Tickets on Sale September 1, 2026

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Richard Strauss
Horn Concerto No. 1 in Eb <1882-1883>

INTERMISSION

Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 1 in D “Titan” <1887-1888>

RUNTIME: 1H 45M

AFTERPARTY

Location: TBD

Keep the celebration going after the baton is down and the instruments are put away. Taking place in various locations around Jackson following Saturday evening concerts, these events are a great opportunity to mingle with musicians, guest artists, composers, other symphony fans, and of course, the Maestro. All are welcome at this event and the $20 ticket buys you entry, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks.

GUEST ARTIST

Leelanee Sterrett
Horn

Leelanee Sterrett is Third Horn of the New York Philharmonic, and was the first woman to receive tenure in the orchestra’s brass section. She grew up in Northern Michigan where her earliest musical memories were listening to Mom’s community band concerts and tuning into classical public radio with Dad. Despite having her arm (gently) twisted into playing the horn instead of saxophone in her 5th grade band, she quickly fell in love with it and relished the challenge. Summers at music camp and high school at Interlochen Arts Academy opened the door to music as a career path, and she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s from the Yale School of Music. She is indebted to her teachers, Julie Schleif, Douglas Hill, and Bill Purvis, for the gifts of their mentorship, artistry, and unflagging support.

In recent seasons, Leelanee has made solo appearances at Carnegie Hall, several International Horn Symposia, and has performed concertos and presented recitals and masterclasses around the United States. She has performed as guest principal horn with the London, San Francisco, and Detroit symphony orchestras and the Philadelphia Orchestra, and was a member of the 2022 National Brass Ensemble. An advocate for works by women composers, she can be heard on the Jackson Symphony Orchestra’s world-premiere recording of Fernande Breihl-Decruck’s Poëme Héroïque for trumpet, horn, and orchestra, conducted by Maestro Matthew Aubin. She serves on the faculty of New York University and among her proudest accomplishments is completing the New York City Marathon twice.