Dayton Performing Arts Alliance

Barber Cello Concerto & Haydn's Wartime Mass

Nov 21, 2026

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Schuster Center

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Miriam K. Smith, cello
Joel Smirnoff, conductor
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Steven Hankle, chorus director
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus
Dayton Opera Artists in Residence

Ludwig van Beethoven: Coriolan Overture
Samuel Barber: Cello Concerto, Op. 22
Joseph Haydn: Mass in C Major, Hob.XXII:9, Missa in tempore belli

Joining forces with the brilliant cellist Miriam K. Smith and guest conductor Joel Smirnoff, the Philharmonic explores themes of resilience and hope. Barber’s Cello Concerto is a powerhouse of emotion, leading perfectly into Haydn’s monumental Mass in Time of War. This is music that reminds us of the strength we find when we come together as a city.

Age Recommendation

All audience members must have a ticket, regardless of age. For the consideration of all patrons, children on laps and/or babes in arms are not permitted at most Dayton Performing Arts Alliance presentations.

Accessibility

Sign interpretation and/or audio description available upon request. Please let the ticket agent know at least two weeks before the performance if you would like either of these services when you order your tickets from Dayton Live. Please understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.

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Parking

The Arts Garage, on the northwest corner of Second and Ludlow Streets, open for all performances at the Schuster Center and Victoria Theatre. The Arts Garage is owned and operated by Dayton Live, so parking there actually helps support the arts venues used by all our great arts organizations. For more parking information, visit our Directions & Parking page.

Ticket Information

Dayton Live is the only outlet authorized to sell tickets to events at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, PNC Arts Annex, and The Loft Theatre. For this event, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has been authorized to sell tickets within the scope of Dayton Live’s ticketing processes and procedures. To learn more about Season Tickets, gift certificates, and Ticket Office hours, call 937-228-3630 or visit DaytonLive.org.