Omaha Chamber Music Society Heritage Series Concert

Well known and cherished works by the “Wunderkind” of the Romantic era, Felix Mendelssohn, grace the second 2026 Heritage Series concert. As an in-love teenager he wrote the String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, inspired by his fervent song “Is it True?” Its stormy passages alternate with the shimmery, gossamer sound world of the composer’s Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The cherished Octet—eight players performing as a sparkling ensemble—showcases the music’s rich palette of exuberance, dreamy colors, and soaring themes that—for two centuries—have left audiences absolutely giddy with joy.