Organ Symphony & Fountains of Rome

Landmarks Orchestra saves one of the season's biggest statements for last. The program pairs Respighi's Fountains of Rome with Saint-Saëns' monumental Organ Symphony, two works that revel in orchestral color without ever feeling like empty spectacle. Hearing them outdoors adds its own appeal, especially on the Esplanade, where the setting echoes the sweep and grandeur built into the music. The anniversary finale also includes Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 3, Mendelssohn's The Hebrides and Anna Clyne's Wild Geese, creating a lineup that moves naturally between familiar favorites and a strong contemporary voice. Free concerts can sometimes encourage a casual drop-in, but this one is worth planning around. It is a thoughtfully assembled program that rewards attentive listening while reminding you why Landmarks has become a summer tradition for so many regulars.