Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Conductor: Grammy-nominated conductor Alastair Willis serves as Music Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and Music Director of The Symphonia. Recognized for his dynamic podium presence, Willis has appeared with major orchestras throughout the United States and abroad. His recording of Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges with the Nashville Symphony and Opera was GRAMMY nominated for Best Classical Album in 2009.

Soloist: Leonid Sigal has built an international career as a recitalist, chamber musician, and orchestra leader, praised for his expressive performances and versatility across classical repertoire.