Wakefield, MA — The Reading Symphony Orchestra proudly opened its 2025–2026 season with Concert Experience #1: Soul and Steel, an evening of bold and evocative music that explored strength, resilience, and emotional depth. The performance took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium at Galvin Middle School in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
The program featured a dynamic lineup of works that showcased both innovation and intensity:
- Anna Meredith – Nautilus
- Judith Weir – Still, Glowing
- Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5
From Meredith’s pulse-pounding Nautilus to Weir’s luminous Still, Glowing and Shostakovich’s monumental Symphony No. 5, the concert delivered an unforgettable musical journey filled with energy, emotion, and artistry.
Photos by Kenan Cooper
