Brahms & Prokofiev

Two works by Brahms, and Prokofiev’s fiery Piano Concerto No. 3 make for a can’t-miss concert event in November. What’s Interesting About This Concert Celebrated (and stylish) pianist Benjamin Hochman makes his return to Bangor after a spectacular 2011 debut Members of the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras will perform “side-by-side” with the BSO during the […]

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Classical music doesn’t get better than this.

The New York Times

The Nutcracker

A holiday tradition for all ages!

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We're thrilled to be collaborating with The Robinson Ballet and Bangor Area Children's Choir for what is sure to be another magnificent production!

Lucas Richman, Conductor

Jan 26 at 3pm

Masterworks III

Dvorak & Stravinsky

The BSO woodwinds and brass take center stage in this program of intimate and diverse masterworks. What’s Interesting About This Concert Conductor Lucas Richman makes his BSO debut as a piano soloist Hear music that spans over 300 years, from 1615 to 1920 Experience the full range of wind and brass playing in hidden gems […]

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...a stunning musical experience that concertgoers will long remember.

The Bangor Daily News

Mar 22 at 3pm

Masterworks IV

Sounds of the Sea

Explore how composers have depicted the sea and the power of nature through music across generations at this unique concert celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial presented in partnership with the Maine Science Festival. What’s Interesting About This Concert The Warming Sea by Lucas Richman is a new, multimedia work reflecting on climate change in the Gulf of […]

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A spectacular concert that will be difficult to top!

The Bangor Daily News

Apr 5 at 3pm

Masterworks V

Beethoven & Haydn

We celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday with his Piano Concerto No. 4 and bring to life a groundbreaking mass by Haydn. What’s Interesting About This Concert It’s an embarrassment of riches: Beethoven, Haydn, two choirs, five soloists Italian pianist Roberto Plano has been hailed for his “sparkling clarity”, a perfect fit for Beethoven Haydn’s Mass In Time […]

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I saw a kind of quiet exuberance from Plano, with sparkling clarity and gobs of technique at its service. He plays the piano with a truly genuine approach...

NPR

May 3 at 3pm

Masterworks VI

Mozart & Mahler

The Masterworks season concludes with Mahler’s passion-filled Symphony No. 5, and a rarely performed gem by Mozart. What’s Interesting About This Concert Mahler’s 5th has been called “the Everest of music” and “a virtuosic orchestral portrayal of love” Over 80 musicians will be featured on stage, our largest orchestra of the year Mozart’s Masonic Funeral Music can […]

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Mahler's 5th is a transforming experience...

Classical FM

May 30 at 7:30pm

Pops

The Music of the Knights

A cast of Broadway and cabaret stars backed by your Bangor Symphony Orchestra take you on an unforgettable musical journey through the hits of Elton John, Paul McCartney and Andrew Lloyd Webber with Music of the Knights® – don’t miss it! About the Concert Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber […]

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Music of the Knights® is the freshest theatrical concert I’ve experienced in years. The joyful energy and excitement all around us was almost unbelievable.

Susan Agin

Come Experience the Bangor Symphony Orchestra

Subscriptions are now on sale for the BSO’s 124th season! Experience world premieres, audience favorites, unique collaborations and more. Join us!

Lucas Richman, Music Director & Conductor

Upcoming Concerts

The Music of the Knights

May 30 7:30pm

Benjamin Hochman Returns

Bangor, ME – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 124th season continues on Sunday, November 10th with a program focused on the music of Brahms and Prokofiev. The concert opens with the Academic Festival Overture by Brahms, with members of the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras joining the BSO for a special side-by-side performance of the piece. This unique collaboration highlights Music Director Lucas Richman’s […]

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