The Auburn Symphony Orchestra concludes its season April 25-26 with “Spring Rhapsody” at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St.

The orchestra will be joined by piano soloist Mark Salman, who has been hailed by Seattle’s The Stranger as a “heroic virtuoso.”

The program will open with the popular overture to Wagner’s Tannhauser, the story of a 13th century knight who is torn between sensuality and pure love for the saintly Elizabeth, who finally shows him the road to salvation.

Salman will take the stage for Prokoviev’s Piano Concerto No 3. The concerto is renowned for highlighting the ability of the soloist and the orchestra to produce the widest palette of instrumental colors available.

Inspired by the sounds of spring and his love for Clara, Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 will provide audiences with a sense of optimism and renewal as they welcome the signs of spring.

Concerts are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 26. A free pre-concert lecture will be held 45 minutes prior to each performance.

Reserved seats are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors.

For more information, call 253.939.8509 or purchase on line at auburnsymphony.org.

Founded in 1996 the fully-professional Auburn Symphony Orchestra is led by Stewart Kershaw, internationally-renowned conductor and music director of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra. The concert is generously supported by the City of Auburn. For more information, please visit www.auburnsymphony.org.