In 2025, Stuart was the featured soloist for both the Michigan Philharmonic (Plymouth, MI) and The New World Symphony (Miami, FL)! Stuart delighted Michigan audiences twice as he performed his original “Concerto in D Major for Viola and Chamber Orchestra” and his encore arrangement of “Smile” – first at The Detroit Institute of Arts in the Diego Rivera Room and, second, in the beautiful chapel of The Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth. Both performances garnered enthusiastic standing ovations! In Miami, FL, Stuart performed 2 of his compositions and 1 of his arrangements with world premieres of new orchestration for “Fiddle Suite in A Major”, “Currents”, and “Amazing Grace” backed by the amazing Fellows of the New World Symphony. The Florida audience showed their great appreciation with an extended standing ovation!
Above: Stuart Carlson with the Michigan Philharmonic. Photo by Ken Voyles
