Fall Concert featuring Michael Fahrner, euphonium
Michael Fahrner joins the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra as euphonium soloist for its 2026–27 season-opening concert. The program pairs Franz von Suppé’s lively *Poet and Peasant Overture* with Edward Gregson’s *Euphonium Concerto* and Johannes Brahms’ *Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68*.
Fahrner is a Philadelphia-based euphonium artist, educator, and chamber musician. He teaches at Rowan University, maintains private studios in Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, performs with the LP Quartet, and is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Temple University. His recent and upcoming work includes new-music premieres, solo recitals, educational outreach, and appearances at brass and band conferences.
When: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Showtime: 3:00 PM
Venue: Delaware Valley University, Life Sciences Building, 700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901
Pre-Concert Conversation: Maestro Domínguez and Michael Fahrner will speak with attendees at 1:30 PM on concert day.
Program: Franz von Suppé’s *Poet and Peasant Overture*; Edward Gregson’s *Euphonium Concerto*; and Johannes Brahms’ *Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68*.
Soloist: Michael Fahrner, euphonium
Tickets: Adults are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Seniors are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Students receive free admission.
Advance Tickets: Advance tickets are recommended to guarantee admission. They are available through the Bucks County Symphony website, Rutherford’s Camera Shop, and Doylestown Bookshop.
Conversation Tickets: Admission to the pre-concert conversation is free, but an online reservation is required.
Parking: Limited parking is available in Lot C beside the Life Sciences Building. Additional parking is available in Lot A, accessed from the university’s main entrance on Butler Avenue.
Shuttle: A Bucks County Transport shuttle will run from 2:00 to 3:30 PM between Lot A and the Life Sciences Building, including return service to vehicles after the concert.
Accessible Parking: Accessible spaces are available in Lots A and C.
Parking Note: Parking is not permitted along New Britain Road.
Run time: Not specified.
Age guidance: Not specified.