Symphonie Fantastique

A program of macabre masterpieces opens the season, just in time for Halloween!

One of the hardest working pianists in the business, William Wolfram is nothing if not a consummate professional–an artist whose world-class technique, beautifully modulated sonority, and good taste inform everything he touches, including Liszt’s oft-recorded concert etudes that open this release.

ClassicsToday.com

Nov 12 at 3pm

Masterworks II

Brahms & Dvořák

Johannes Brahms Tragic Overture Camille Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3, B minor, featuring Rachel Lee Priday, violin Lucas Richman World Premiere Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 7 Great composers of the late 19th century will invigorate audiences when the BSO performs the Tragic Overture by Brahms and Dvořák’s majestic Symphony No. 7. Violinist Rachel Lee Priday performs the Violin Concerto No. 3 by Saint-Saëns with her […]

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...irresistible panache...

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 28 at 3pm

Masterworks III

Orchestral Showcase

The BSO turns the spotlight on its own members in January with a true Orchestral Showcase

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Never underestimate local talent.

Bangor Daily News

Feb 25 at 3pm

Masterworks IV

Winter Dreams

Acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham joins the BSO for Bartok’s thrilling Piano Concerto No. 3.

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Shaham brought mesmerizing musical expression to the piece, giving clear shape and constant direction to long expressive lines, short interjections and colorful series of chords alike.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Mar 18 at 4pm

Pops

The Wonderful Music of Oz

Fans of The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, and The Wiz, this one’s for you! With hits spanning Broadway, Hollywood, and the Top 40, The Wonderful Music of Oz offers a stellar cast bringing all things Oz to life in this unique and exciting concert. Perfect for the entire family! Currently available only as an add-on […]

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All things 'Oz' are brought to life with music from the movies, Broadway, and more!

Music Director Lucas Richman

Apr 8 at 3pm

Masterworks V

Mozart & Beethoven

Beethoven Symphony No. 1 Mozart Mass in C Minor , K 427 The BSO under Maestro Richman continues its multi-year Beethoven cycle with the composer’s First Symphony, followed by Mozart’s glorious Mass in C Minor, a beloved work that will feature the University of Maine Singers and Oratorio Society in our annual collaboration. Subscriptions now on […]

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The Mass in C minor is Mozart at his most inspired...solemnly beautiful...

The New York Times

May 6 at 3pm

Masterworks VI

Pines of Rome

The Masterworks season will conclude in spectacular style with Italian masters Rossini, Busoni, Puccini, and Respighi!

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Almond plays as if his fiddle’s life was on the line – in his hands, the 'Lipinski' flourishes and shines in notes spun out with casual virtuosity and graceful poetry…

Strings Magazine

Come Experience the Bangor Symphony Orchestra

Subscriptions are now on sale for the BSO’s 122nd season! We always strive to program music that will inspire, engage, educate and move you, and this new season is no exception. From audience favorites like Night on Bald Mountain and Pines of Rome, to gems by Beethoven, Bartok, Barber, and more, each concert is an event unto itself. Join us!

Lucas Richman, Music Director & Conductor

The 2017–2018 Season

Masterworks I

Symphonie Fantastique

The Wonderful Music of Oz

BSO moving to historic building in downtown Bangor

BSO will utilize three floors of Nichols Block building for rehearsals, special performances, educational activities, and administrative offices Building including grand ballroom will be hub of arts activity downtown known as the Bangor Arts Exchange, with Launchpad and Bangor Ballet sub-leasing from BSO Bangor, ME – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra is returning to downtown Bangor. […]

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