This weekend, join us for the world premiere of Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’s new suite from the opera Omar—drawn from Omar ibn Said’s 1831 autobiography, the only memoir of an enslaved American written in Arabic. As DSO Composer-in-Residence, Abels reimagines the opera's most memorable melodies in an orchestral setting. Hear him discuss the work at pre-concert talks in Orchestra Hall with DSO Assistant Conductor Ingrid Martin beginning one hour before the Saturday and Sunday performances

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Since stepping onto the podium in 2019, DSO Music Director Jader Bignamini has led us through a remarkable chapter in our history. More than a conductor, Jader is a guiding force for the entire institution—leading with passion and unwavering artistic vision. Take an inside look at the man behind the music and join us this week as Jader conducts Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony. | Detroit Symphony Orchestra