Symphony News
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra has been providing live music for the people of Bangor since 1896 and hasn't missed a season since. From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, old and new, the Bangor Symphony has something for everyone this season. The Bangor Symphony begins its 113th season in late September, 2008 with its classical series of music, holiday favorites and summer POPS programs.
28th Annual Maine High School Concerto Competition
November 10, 2008
For 27 years the Bangor Symphony Orchestra has been encouraging and recognizing the outstanding talents of Maine’s high school instrumentalists. We invite you to become a part of this long history by participating in the 28th Annual Maine High School Concerto Competition.
The first-prize winner for the Annas-Cupp Award will be featured in a concerto performance with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Performances will include the 2010 Youth Concerts for nearly 3,000 ...
Study: Classical fans and metalheads have similar traits.
September 5, 2008
In today's (9/5) Independent (UK), Chris Green reports the surprising findings of a recent psychological study. "The research, by the department of psychology at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, asked people worldwide to describe their personality, and then to list their favourite musical genres. The results show a distinct correlation between people's personality traits and the style of music they enjoy." The most surprising link? "According to Professor ...
BSO has big surprises on the way
May 6, 2008
You might not think it when you see him in person, but Bangor Symphony Orchestra executive director David Whitehill is down with Jigga. Jay-Z, that is. And he may not have 99 problems exactly, but the BSO definitely ain’t one.
"I always love it when jazz guys say, ‘It’s just about the music, man,’ because I really think that’s true," said Whitehill. "But you know, I love the Beatles. How can you not? I like hip-hop, I like lots of rock music. I don’t see any conflict in liking that and ...
17-Year-Old Violinist Delivers Electric BSO Performance
April 18, 2008
Ellsworth American review of Bangor Symphony Orchestra's April 13, 2008 concert...
17-year-old Heather Thomas shone with the BSO last weekend
April 15, 2008
Bangor Daily News review of Bangor Symphony Orchestra's April 13, 2008 concert....