Chippewa Valley Symphony

06/05/2026

Join the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra for A Season of Discovery. All tickets for the 2026-27 concert season are on sale now!

Both discounted season ticket packages and single-concert tickets are now available through the Pablo Center box office. To learn more: https://www.cvsymphony.org/concerts

06/03/2026

📢 ANNOUNCING CVSO's 52nd season--come and meet the Symphony's conductor finalists!

A Season of Discovery will combine three audition concerts by finalists for the conductor and music director position with two concerts led by guests. With fabulous soloists and choral collaborations, it will be a season to remember. We can't wait to open this season of powerful symphonic experiences in September!

Season tickets are on sale now. All tickets go on sale June 5. https://www.cvsymphony.org/season

📅 CONCERT CALENDAR 📅

🎵 Sat. 9/26 at 7pm: Transatlantic Impressions | Audition Concert
Conducted by Finalist Cullan Lucas
Featuring Nicholas Phillips, Piano
Details: https://www.cvsymphony.org/concerts/transatlantic-impressions

🎵 Sat. 10/24 at 7pm: Joys and Heartbreak: The Wayfarer's Journey | Audition Concert
Conducted by Finalist Spencer Martin
Featuring Christine Amon, Mezzo-soprano
Details: https://www.cvsymphony.org/concerts/wayfarers-journey

🎵 Sat. 12/12 at 2pm: A Classical Christmas
Conducted by Guest Conductor Tai Wai Li
Concert Sponsor: Jeanne Foust
Details: https://www.cvsymphony.org/concerts/classical-christmas

🎵 Sat. 2/27 at 7pm: Stories in Sound | Audition Concert
Conducted by Finalist María Fátima Corona del Toro
Featuring Christine Harada Li, Violin
Details: https://www.cvsymphony.org/concerts/stories-in-sound

🎵 Sat. 5/8 at 10:30am: Cosmic Connections - Relaxed Concert
Conducted by Guest Conductor Jerry Hui
Concert Collaborator: Annie Jackson
Featuring Chippewa Valley Festival Choir and The Master Singers
Concert Sponsors: Jennifer and Samir Murty
Details: https://www.cvsymphony.org/concerts/cosmic-connections-relax

🎵 Sat. 5/8 at 2:00pm: Cosmic Connections - Traditional Concert
Conducted by Guest Conductor Jerry Hui
Concert Collaborator: Annie Jackson
Featuring Chippewa Valley Festival Choir and The Master Singers
Concert Sponsors: Jennifer and Samir Murty
Details: https://www.cvsymphony.org/concerts/cosmic-connections-trad

05/20/2026

We’re grateful to Evelyn Nelson and Volume One for this beautiful feature honoring Maestro Nobuyoshi Yasuda and his 33 years with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Our maestro brought dedication, artistry, leadership, and inspiration to his over three decades of service with CVSO. His legacy will continue to resonate for years to come.

Read the story here:

Steering both the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra (CVSO) and the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire’s student orchestra for more than thirty years, Nobuyoshi Yasuda is ready to “pass the baton” as he entrusts the region’s musical legacy to a new generation of artistic leadership...

05/18/2026

Maestro Yasuda’s final concert with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra was an evening filled with gratitude, celebration, beautiful music, and many heartfelt goodbyes.

After 33 years of artistic leadership, Maestro Nobu leaves an enduring mark on this orchestra and our community. We are so thankful to everyone who joined us for this special night — your presence helped make Maestro’s Finale a truly meaningful farewell.

Thank you for celebrating with us.

📸: Tim Mather

05/11/2026

We had a grand evening on Saturday, celebrating Conductor and Music Director Nobuyoshi Yasuda at his farewell concert with us!

Thank you to Soul Shine Creative Studio for putting together this video tribute to our beloved Maestro Nobu!

Thirty-three years on the podium… so many memories. We thank Maestro Nobu for his time, energy, and leadership!Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Conductor and Music Director...

05/09/2026

It’s almost taiko time! We can’t wait to see you tonight at Maestro’s Finale! Doors open at 6pm (with music by Hans Fuerst), concert at 7pm, champagne and dessert reception following the performance.

05/08/2026

Maestro’s Finale: Conductor Nobuyoshi Yasuda's Farewell Concert is completely sold out.

We are thrilled that so many patrons and friends will be joining us to celebrate Maestro Nobu and his 33 years with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra.

We'll see you tomorrow night!
🎹 6:00 p.m. Doors open - come early to enjoy music by Hans Fuerst in the lobby
🎵 7:00 p.m. Concert
🥂 Following the concert: Reception in the lobby with live music from the Jordan Cox Quartet, champagne, dessert, and a short program honoring our maestro

05/08/2026

CVSO gratefully acknowledges Tomorrow’s Nutrition as the sponsor of Saturday’s post-concert reception.

Following "Maestro's Finale", all patrons and musicians are invited to join Maestro Nobu in the lobby for live music, champagne, dessert, and brief remarks in his honor.

This gathering is made possible through the generosity of Reception Sponsor Tomorrow's Nutrition. To learn more about Tomorrow's Nutrition: https://tomorrowsnutrition.com/

05/07/2026

Our Maestro’s final concert with CVSO is in three days! We have one more look back on a memorable performance from the 50th Anniversary Season of 2024-25.

A year ago on May 9, 2025, CVSO performed Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2 (“Resurrection”) in the concluding concert of the season. Soloists Christine Amon, mezzo-soprano, and Emily Sternfeld-Dunn, soprano, were supported by the combined voices of Chippewa Valley Festival Choir (Jerry Hui, director) and Chorale Nouveau (Kate Larson, artistic director).

Full video: https://youtu.be/uvJtZHcm1vM

Saturday is our farewell to our beloved music director (and a little more Mahler):
Maestro's Finale: Conductor Nobuyoshi Yasuda's Farewell Concert
📅 Sat. May 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
📍 Pablo Center at the Confluence

Video Credit: Blue Tie Productions

🎶 One of the most monumental works in all of classical music — performed live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Experience Mahler's awe-inspiring Symphony No. 2 ("R...

05/07/2026

After 33 remarkable years with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Nobuyoshi Yasuda will take the podium one final time this Saturday for “Maestro’s Finale.”

We are grateful to WEAU 13 News for sharing Nobu’s story and celebrating the extraordinary impact he has had on musicians, audiences, and the Chippewa Valley community for more than three decades.

Watch the feature by Kelsey Schnitz here:
https://www.weau.com/2026/05/06/chippewa-valley-symphony-orchestra-maestro-conduct-final-concert-after-33-years/

🎟 “Maestro’s Finale: Conductor Nobuyoshi Yasuda's Farewell Concert”
Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m.
RCU Theatre at

Join us as we celebrate an incredible legacy and honor a beloved conductor, mentor, and musician.

Maestro Nobuyoshi Yasuda is getting ready for one final concert, one that celebrates not just his career but also the journey that brought him here.