Rhapsody in Blue

Peter Re Celebratory Overture Christopher Theofanidis Dreamtime Ancestors Leonard Bernstein On the Town: Three Dance Episodes George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, Andrew Staupe, piano A Maine premiere and American classics including Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody In Blue kick off the BSO’s 121st season. Single tickets and subscriptions are now on sale.

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[Staupe’s] playing was expressive, rhythmically driven and thrilling.

The Rochester Post Bulletin

Nov 20 at 3pm

Masterworks II

The Romantics

Ludwig van Beethoven King Stephan Overture   Robert Schumann Symphony No. 4   Johannes Brahms Concerto for Violin, Rachel Barton Pine, violin The BSO explores the thrilling and brooding majesty of three greats of the Romantic era. Subscriptions now on sale; single tickets on sale September 1st.

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An exciting, boundary-defying performer—Pine displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon.

The Washington Post

Dec 4 at 4pm

Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras

Fall Concert

The Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras Fall Concert will offer the chance for audiences to experience the hard work and talent of nearly 100 young musicians from throughout Central and Northern Maine. With performances by the Prelude Wind Ensemble, Prelude String Orchestra, and Philharmonic Orchestra, this family-friendly event will cover the music of Dvorak, Beethoven, and […]

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Challenges come in many forms, and a group of young people chose the one that has been daunting musicians for centuries — classical music.

The perfect place for students to hone their teamwork and instrumentals is through the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras.

The Nutcracker

A holiday tradition for all ages, the BSO’s annual production of The Nutcracker with the Robinson Ballet is beloved by audiences throughout Maine. Join us for as a magical production as Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Nutcracker grace the stage of the Collins Center for the Arts. Subscriptions now on sale; single tickets […]

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Jan 22 at 3pm

Masterworks III

Bach, Handel and Haydn

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No.3 F. J. Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Noreen Silver, cello G. F. Handel Water Music: Suite No. 1, F major Popular composers rarely performed by the BSO are brought to life in this chamber orchestra showcase, featuring BSO principal cellist Noreen Silver as soloist. Subscriptions now on sale; single tickets […]

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[Silver is] an extraordinarily soulful player who demonstrates an uncommon depth of feeling and imagination.

The Glasgow Herald

Feb 12 at 3pm

Masterworks IV

Scheherazade

W.A. Mozart Overture to The Magic Flute   Frederic Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2, Sergei Babayan, piano Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade A master pianist plays Chopin, and Maestro Richman takes audiences on the magnificent journey that is Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherezade, inspired by The Arabian Nights. Subscriptions now on sale; single tickets on sale September 1st.

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…the precision, panache and exuberance with which Trifinov and Babayan played it were simply breathtaking

The Music of Star Wars

The Bangor Symphony Orchestra presents music from “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” with The Music of Star Wars. It’s the music you love from the movies that continue to inspire generations of devoted fans. The program includes fan favorites with Lucas Richman leading audiences on a journey through John Williams’ […]

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John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives. Note by note, through chord and chorus, his genius for marrying music with movies has elevated the art form to symphonic levels and inspired generations of audiences to be enriched by the magic of the movies.

American Film Institute

Apr 9 at 3pm

Masterworks V

British Masters

Edward Elgar Pomp and Circumstance No. 1  Edward Elgar Enigma Variations   William Walton Belshazzar’s Feast, Isaac Bray, Baritone, University of Maine Singers, and Oratorio Society Orchestral and choral brilliance will be on display when works by Elgar and Walton are performed by the BSO and the full forces of the University of Maine Singers and […]

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...baritone Isaac Bray gave an impressive and outstanding performance. Bray’s voice has a nice warm tone and is very beautiful.

EDGE Magazine

May 7 at 3pm

Masterworks VI

Celebrating Women

Fanny Mendelssohn Overture in C Lucas Richman World Premiere Amy Beach Symphony No. 2 “Gaelic” The BSO’s 121st season closes with a program celebrating women, featuring Amy Beach’s 1896 symphony and a new work by Maestro Richman paying tribute to women of the “greatest generation.” Subscriptions now on sale; single tickets on sale September 1st.

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Kelly Lester, nuanced and invested, provides the show’s poignant heart.

Los Angeles Times

Come Experience the Bangor Symphony Orchestra

Subscriptions are now on sale for the BSO’s 121st season, featuring even more of the music you love. Over the course of six Masterworks concerts, you can experience favorites by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms alongside gems by Schumann, Chopin, Elgar, and more. Plus, we’re playing The Music of Star Wars! Explore the season and subscribe today.

Lucas Richman, Music Director & Conductor

The 2016–2017 Season

Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras

Bach, Handel and Haydn

The Music of Star Wars

New Season to Open with Rhapsody in Blue and a Maine premiere on October 9th

Bangor, ME — The Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-17 season begins on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 3 p.m. with an all-American program led by Music Director and Conductor Lucas Richman at the Collins Center for the Arts. George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue featuring guest pianist Andrew Staupe will anchor the concert, which also features the […]

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