THE BANGOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS DISNEY TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN CONCERT LIVE-TO-FILM Conducted by Lucas Richman October 26 at 3 pm The Bangor Symphony Orchestra will present Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert Live-to-Film at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus on October […]
by Judy Harrison October 2, 2025 Pianist Jonathan Biss did more Sunday than just play Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major. He channeled the composer while performing what is considered to be one of Brahms’ most expansive and ambitious works. Biss performed the challenging piece with precision and passion with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra at […]
Bangor Symphony Orchestra Presents Masterworks I World renowned Pianist Jonathan Biss opens the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 130th season BANGOR, Maine – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra will be presenting the first Masterworks concert in their 130th Season, welcoming pianist Jonathan Biss to the Collins Center stage performing Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, […]
Versant Power awards gift to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra in support of their Music & Wellness Program Bangor, ME – August 12, 2025 – Versant Power presented the Bangor Symphony Orchestra with a grant in the amount of $5,000 to continue its work within their Music and Wellness Program in area hospitals. The Music and […]
Single tickets for all concerts in the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 130th season go on sale Thursday August 7 at 10am by calling the Collins Center Box Office at 207.581.1755 or online at bangorsymphony.org. Ticketbuyers can enjoy their choice of any of the five Masterworks concerts, Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas live-to-picture in October, […]
By Sierra Whaley Published: May 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – For over 10 years the Bangor Symphony Orchestra has had a music and wellness program where musicians will play in healthcare facilities around the Queen City. On May 29, the public got a taste of that. A free concert took place at […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 28, 2025 Bangor Symphony Orchestra musicians to perform at Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness as part of their Music & Wellness Program BANGOR, Maine – The collaborative spirit continues between the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness in downtown Bangor. On May 29, 2025, at noon, musicians […]
Bangor Symphony Orchestra Announces Exciting 2025–2026 Season: A Celebration of Symphonic Storytelling Bangor, Maine — The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is thrilled to announce its 130th season, a milestone year dedicated to “Symphonic Storytelling” through masterworks, new commissions, and unforgettable live experiences. Under the artistic direction of Lucas Richman, the season promises a powerful journey […]
by Judy Harrison Bangor Daily News Isaac Bray was one of the soloists at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s most recent performance. Credit: Courtesy of Rebecca Richards A wave of sound, made by 125 voices and the musicians in the Bangor Symphony Orchestra washed over concertgoers Sunday at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono and embraced […]
by Judy Harrison March 27, 2025 The past, present and future of classical music was on display Sunday at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s concert at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono in a rich tapestry of sound that won’t be forgotten any time soon. The eclectic program, titled “Pride to Prejudice: Shostakovich 5” […]