The Nutcracker

A holiday tradition for all ages!

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

Lucas Richman, Conductor

Jan 28 at 3pm

Masterworks III

Past, Present, Future: Bach and Beyond

Inventive, thought-provoking, and moving new works are paired with pristine examples of classical style in this program that explores the past, present and future of classical music. Program Shields | World Premiere Bach| Keyboard Concerto in A, BWV 1055 Montgomery | Rounds Mendelssohn | Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, “Italian” What’s Interesting About This […]

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Pratt’s Bach was lively, supple, and, especially in the Larghetto, generous in its songful musicality.

The Boston Globe

Mar 10 at 3pm

Masterworks IV

Mahler’s 5th: From Darkness To Light

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 takes listeners on an all-encompassing spiritual journey, out of the darkness and into the light. Program Mozart | Masonic Funeral Music Mahler | Symphony No. 5 What’s Interesting About This Concert Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 is finding new cultural resonance in the wake of the 2022 film Tár Paired here with the music […]

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...you forget that time has passed. A great performance of the Fifth is a transforming experience. The fantastic finale almost forces you to hold your breath.

Herbert von Karajan

Apr 28 at 3pm

Masterworks V

Paths To Dignity: The Music of Lucas Richman

The BSO concludes its 128th season with a celebration of the power of music and community through the music of Lucas Richman. Program Richman | World Premiere Richman | Concerto for Violin: Paths to Dignity Richman | Symphony: This Will Be Our Reply What’s Interesting About This Concert Lucas Richman’s new violin concerto is part of […]

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This is, without doubt, Richman’s finest work to date. It brought me to tears. It is destined to own a place in the repertoire.

Knox TN Today

Come Experience the Bangor Symphony Orchestra

The Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 128th season is all about discovery and connection. Experience groundbreaking new works, exciting soloist debuts, and the full power of the orchestra in favorites by Sibelius, Wagner, Prokofiev, Mendelssohn and more. Learn more.

Lucas Richman, Music Director & Conductor

Upcoming Concerts

Masterworks II

Star Crossed: Romeo & Juliet

Past, Present, Future: Bach and Beyond

Jan 28 3pm

Masterworks IV

Mahler’s 5th: From Darkness To Light

Mar 10 3pm

Masterworks V

Paths To Dignity: The Music of Lucas Richman

Apr 28 3pm

Bangor Symphony kicks off season with stunning performance of Grieg’s only concerto

Bangor Daily News, October 4, 2023 by Judy Harrison Bangor, ME – Guest pianist Margarita Shevchenko blew the roof off the Collins Center for the Arts on Sunday in a stunningly beautiful performance of Edvard Grieg’s iconic Piano Concerto in A minor with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Shevchenko captivated the audience as the symphony kicked […]

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