The Wonderful Music of Oz

Conductor Chelsea Gallo guides The Florida Orchestra through a thematic exploration of L. Frank Baum’s fantasy universe across different mediums. The symphonic pops repertoire traces the land of Oz from its classic Hollywood cinematic score to contemporary Broadway blockbusters like Wicked and The Wiz. The program also incorporates pop radio interpretations, including Elton John’s "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," creating a broad stylistic survey of how the emerald-tinted mythology has shaped modern popular music at the Mahaffey Theater.