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Nathaniel Efthimiou is the Associate Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras. He was recently named the AAF/Faber Young Conductor Fellow at the Salzburg Festival, selected by members of the Vienna Philharmonic. A rising presence on the international stage, he has conducted in both the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition and the Hong Kong International Conducting Competition, where he was semi-finalist. In 2015, he was awarded the James Conlon Conductor Prize at the Aspen Music Festival.
He is a musician deeply interested in music's capacity to build connection and understanding, and his work is defined by a strong commitment to music of today and developing Arts appreciation for all. Check out some of his upcoming and recent projects here, and keep in touch!
September 12-13, 2025
Concerts for the Community
Jacksonville Symphony
Conductor
SZEWCZYK River City Fanfare
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5
I. Allegro con brio
DEBUSSY/CAPLET Claire de lune
PUCCINI/PANIZZA Intermezzo from Madama Butterfly
SCHWARTZ/RICKETTS Highlights from Wicked
COPLAND Shaker Variations
TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings
IV. Finale
WAGNER, Prelude from Die Meistersinger
WILLIAMS Star Wars Suite, Throne Room & End Credits
11-Oct-25
Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony
Jacksonville Symphony
Conductor
Dolly Parton brings her music to orchestras worldwide! Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony, is an innovative multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, audiences will hear new and innovative orchestrations of her hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” in addition to her personal favorites and a selection from her upcoming Broadway musical. Co-produced by Dolly Parton together with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing.
November 21-22, 2025
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert Live-to-Film
Jacksonville Symphony
Conductor
Based on an original poem and characters created by Tim Burton, the film was first released in 1993 as The Nightmare Before Christmas. Directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach), the film follows the earnestbut- misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town's beloved Pumpkin King. Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine of Halloween, Jack longs to try something new. Convinced that he can spread the joy of Christmas and against the advice of Sally, a caring and clever ragdoll, Jack enlists three mischievous trick-or-treaters – Lock, Shock and Barrel – to kidnap Santa Claus. But Jack’s merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere.
January 24-25, 2026
Debussy's La Mer
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Cover Conductor
SIBELIUS Finlandia
GOLIJOV The Creation (Special Preview)
MOZART Don Giovanni Overture
DEBUSSY La Mer
Eric Jacobsen, Conductor
Davóne Tines, Bass-Baritone
Edmar Colón, Saxophone
Kayhan Kalhor, Kamancheh
Stetson University Concert Choir
University of Central Florida University Choir
May 21-22, 2026
At the Ballet
Jacksonville Symphony
Conductor
The Florida Ballet and Jacksonville Dance Theatre return to Jacoby Symphony Hall for this highly anticipated annual collaboration with the Jacksonville Symphony. This dynamic program seamlessly blends the elegance of ballet with the energy of modern dance, creating a breathtaking fusion that will captivate and thrill. It’s a celebration of movement, music and artistry that you won’t want to miss.
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