The Alabama Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster and Friends series will present “Songs of Sorrow, Songs of Hope” on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Brock Recital Hall at Samford University.

L. BOULANGER Nocturne for violin and piano
G. FAURE Apres un reve Op. 7 No. 1 for violin, cello, and piano
A. BEACH Two Songs Op. 100 No. 1 (A Mirage) and No. 2 (Stella viatoris)
J. SUK Elegy Op. 23 for violin, cello, and piano
M. RAVEL Kaddish for violin and piano
STRAUSS Morgen Op. 27 No. 4 for soprano, violin and piano
MAHLER/arr. O WINTERBECHER Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 for violin and piano
RACHMANINOV Vocalise Op. 34 No. 14 for cello and piano
HOLST Four Songs (1. Jesu Sweet 2. My soul has nought but fire and ice 3. I sing of a maiden 4. My Leman is so true) for soprano and violin
CASALS Song of the Birds for cello and piano
STRAUSS/arr. G STRIVENS Beim Schlafengehen from Four Last Songs for soprano, violin, cello and piano

Designed as an intimate chamber music experience, the concert brings audiences close to the performers, highlighting the emotional connection between musicians, poetry and listeners. The program features soprano Kathleen Buccleugh, violinist Daniel Szasz, cellist Lauren Peacock and pianist Alina Voicu, with spoken poetry by Alina Stefanescu and Laura Secord woven throughout the evening.

The repertoire traces a journey from grief and longing toward reflection and resilience, with works by composers including Lili Boulanger, Fauré, Amy Beach, Suk, Ravel, Strauss, Mahler, Rachmaninov, Holst and Casals. The combination of music and poetry creates a shared narrative that emphasizes both sorrow and hope.

Tickets are $35. More information is available at alabamasymphony.org/events/songs-of-hope.