# Event Details - **Event Name**: American Love Story - Flint Symphony Orchestra - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Flint Symphony Orchestra American Love Story October 10, 2026 at 7:30pm Enrique Diemecke music director and conductor Haochen Zhang piano Tickets starting at $28 / $22 for Genesee County residents (total price includes fees) Journey through an evening of sweeping American soundscapes with Leonard Bernstein’s vibrant “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story, followed by George Gershwin’s dazzling Concerto in F, performed by acclaimed pianist Haochen Zhang. The program concludes with the lush, soaring beauty of Howard Hanson’s “Romantic” Symphony No. 2. 6:30pm Inside the Music pre-concert talk 7:30pm Performance Intermission Backstage Pass* for students age 13+ Leonard Bernstein - “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story George Gershwin - Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra Howard Hanson - Symphony No. 2, op. 30 (“Romantic”) About the guest artist: “Such a combination of enchanting, sensitive lyricism and hypnotizing forcefulness is a phenomenon encountered very rarely.” –Ury Eppstein, The Jerusalem Post Since his gold medal win at the Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009, Haochen Zhang has captivated audiences in the United States, Europe, and Asia with a unique combination of deep musical sensitivity, fearless imagination, and spectacular virtuosity. In 2017, Haochen received the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes talented musicians with the potential for a major career in music. What you need to know: • No one under 5 admitted (including babies in arms) • Runtime: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (including intermission) • An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present during this performance. To be seated in the ASL section, please contact FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333, email at tickets@thefim.org or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue. • This concert will be livestreamed at concert time and available on demand for 30 days following the concert. Tickets available soon. • Sensory warning: Live, full orchestra with percussion and loud volume. • *Students age 13 and older are invited to come backstage during the intermission of all FSO classical concerts. You will meet the FSO musicians, and check out the behind-the-scenes activity, all while enjoying Enzo’s pizza. Look for the welcome table before the concert to get your backstage pass. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/flint/american-love-story-flint-symphony-orchestra/200030637851832 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, contests, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 24 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Flint - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: FIM Whiting Auditorium - **lat**: 43.02509 - **long**: -83.67792 - **full address**: FIM Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E Kearsley St,Flint, MI, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: American Love Story - Flint Symphony Orchestra - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fe8339b8af85d0daa4d53da3fa8051b59d50897356bf9afab256f0352809dc62-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788198093 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is American Love Story - Flint Symphony Orchestra being held? - **A:** American Love Story - Flint Symphony Orchestra takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at FIM Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E Kearsley St,Flint, MI, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing American Love Story - Flint Symphony Orchestra? - **A:** American Love Story - Flint Symphony Orchestra is organized by Flint Symphony Orchestra. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** American Love Story - Flint Symphony Orchestra is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Flint, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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