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This summer, Berko’s arrangements will be performed on concerts by the New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, Chicago Symphony, and Lancaster Festival Orchestra.
Berko’s new fireworks-inspired orchestra piece, Look Up was recently premiered by the Albany Symphony.
2026 - 2027 SEASON
JUNE 7, 2026
Sacred Place (UK PREMIERE) — Cadogan Hall, London
Vox Anima London, conducted by Peter Haley, performs Sacred Place.
JUNE 16, 2026
SWEET BLINDNESS (Laura Nyro) ARRANGEMENT — David Geffen Hall, New York City, NY
The New York Philharmonic, conducted by Ted Sperling, performs Berko’s arrangement of Laura Nyro’s Sweet Blindness on their Celebrate Pride! concert.
JUNE 26, 2026
BILLY JOEL ORCHESTRAL ARRANGEMENTS — Conner Praire, Fishers, IN
The Indianapolis Symphony, conducted by David Baker, performs the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.
JUNE 27, 2026
BILLY JOEL ORCHESTRAL ARRANGEMENTS — Conner Praire, Fishers, IN
The Indianapolis Symphony, conducted by David Baker, performs the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.
JUly 4, 2026
AMERICA (Paul Simon) ARRANGEMENT — Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountainview, CA
The San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Ted Sperling performs Berko’s reimagining of Paul Simon’s America on their Summer of 1969 concert.
JUly 10, 2026
AMERICA (Paul Simon) ARRANGEMENT — Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego, CA
The San Diego Symphony, conducted by Ted Sperling performs Berko’s reimagining of Paul Simon’s America on their Summer of 1969 concert.
JUly 17, 2026
AMERICA (Paul Simon) ARRANGEMENT — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, conducted by Ted Sperling performs Berko’s reimagining of Paul Simon’s America on their Summer of 1969 concert.
JULY 19, 2026
Sacred Place — Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Joshua Habermann, performs Sacred Place.
JULY 23, 2026
Hold (WORLD PREMIERE) — COFAC Recital Hall, Macomb, IL
withonevoice, conducted by Brian J. Winnie performs the premiere of Hold.
JULY 24, 2026
Sacred Place — Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Joshua Habermann, performs Sacred Place.
JULY 25, 2026
Hold (NEW WORK) — Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, St. Charles, IL
withonevoice, conducted by Brian J. Winnie performs the premiere of Hold.
AUGUST 2, 2026
Sacred Place — Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe Desert Chorale, conducted by Joshua Habermann, performs Sacred Place.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Look Up — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo, TX
The Amarillo Symphony, conducted by George Jackson, performs Look Up.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
Look Up — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo, TX
The Amarillo Symphony, conducted by George Jackson, performs Look Up.
MARCH 20, 2027
Look Up — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, WI
The Fox Valley Symphony, conducted by Kevin F.E. Sütterlin, performs Look Up.
MAY 21, 2027
ORATORIO PREMIERE — Bates Recital Hall, Austin, TX | 8:00pm
Conspirare Symphonic Chorus premieres Berko’s new oratorio about non-violent singing resistance movements. Libretto by Berko and Charles Anthony Silvestri, conducted by Craig Hella Johnson.
MAY 22, 2027
ORATORIO PREMIERE — Bates Recital Hall, Austin, TX | 4:00pm
Conspirare Symphonic Chorus premieres Berko’s new oratorio about non-violent singing resistance movements. Libretto by Berko and Charles Anthony Silvestri, conducted by Craig Hella Johnson.