The Hero Within: NFSO with World-Renowned Pianist Zhang Zuo

About this event

<p>The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra presents one of the most exciting programs of its landmark 40th season: The Hero Within, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Zhang Zuo -- known on stage as Zee Zee -- in a performance of Ravel's dazzling Piano Concerto in G. Zhang Zuo has appeared with the BBC Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hong Kong Philharmonic, and other top orchestras worldwide, making this intimate Niceville performance a rare Gulf Coast opportunity to experience world-class piano artistry up close.</p><p>The evening opens with Valerie Coleman's Seven O'Clock Shout, a vibrant and emotionally resonant tribute to the frontline heroes of the pandemic, before building to the glittering Ravel concerto -- full of jazz influences, crystalline textures, and breathtaking virtuosity. The program concludes with Beethoven's groundbreaking Eroica Symphony, the revolutionary masterwork that redefined what a symphony could achieve and remains one of the most thrilling orchestral experiences in the classical repertoire.</p><p>The performance takes place Sunday, October 25 at 7:30 PM at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. Tickets start at $48 and are available by calling the box office at (850) 729-6000. Arrive early to enjoy the beautiful campus and settle in for a memorable cultural evening.</p>

Classical music lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a high-quality performing arts evening on the Emerald Coast

A full orchestral concert featuring a world-class pianist in three compelling works spanning contemporary, Impressionist, and Classical periods

Dress smart-casual for this formal concert experience. Pair with dinner in Niceville or Fort Walton Beach beforehand

Tickets from $48 per person. Box office: (850) 729-6000