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, […]
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 […]
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” […]
Bangor Symphony Orchestra Presents Masterworks IV: Pride to Prejudice – Shostakovich 5 Concert Features Shostakovich’s Powerful Fifth Symphony, a World Premiere by Keith Fitch, and a Special Side-by-Side Performance with Young Musicians Bangor, Maine – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is set to captivate audiences with Masterworks IV: Pride to Prejudice – Shostakovich 5, taking place on Sunday, […]
by Judy Harrison Lun Li performed Tchaikovsky’s demanding Violin Concerto in D major with passion and precision Sunday with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra at the Collins Center for the Arts. Credit: Courtesy of Kevin Condon Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote just one violin concerto. Written in 1878, it was considered too difficult to perform because of […]
2024 Young People’s Concert hits stage at Collins Center for the Arts By Sierra Whaley Published: May. 13, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – As the school year slows down and the good weather returns, more field trips are in store for students. The annual Young People’s Concert by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra […]