During the 1999 to 2000 season, the Dallas Symphony celebrates its 100th anniversary. The ensemble inaugurated its permanent home in1989 under Eduardo Mata. Current music director Andrew Litton is one of the youngest Americans ever to lead a major American orchestra. Here's a selected list of concerts from the first half of the season. Check out our recommended recordings of works being played. For more information on the Dallas Symphony and how to order tickets, call (214) 871-4000 or visit their Web site at www.dallassymphony.com.

November 18-21, 1999

Alan Gilbert, conductor;
Horacio Gutiérrez, piano
Michael Hersch, Symphony No. 1 (world premiere); Beethoven, Symphony No. 4; Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 2

December 2-4, 1999 (Eduardo Mata Tribute Concert)

Andrew Litton, conductor;
Alicia de Larrocha, piano;
Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano
Montsalvage, Concierto breve; Mozart, Aria; Mahler, Symphony No. 4

January 13-16, 2000

Andrew Litton, conductor;
Hilary Hahn, violin
Beethoven, Violin Concerto; Elgar, Cockaigne Overture; Shostakovich, Symphony No. 6

January 20-23, 2000

Andrew Litton, conductor;
Anne Akiko Meyers, violin
Barber, Violin Concerto; Copland, Appalachian Spring Ballet Suite; Sibelius, Symphony No. 1

January 27-30, 2000