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 […]
Renia Shterenberg Appointed as Executive Director of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra
August 22, 2023The Bangor Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce the appointment of Renia Shterenberg as its new Executive Director, effective September 1, 2023. Ms. Shterenberg brings a wealth of experience in arts administration and, as a former violinist, has a deep-rooted passion for classical music. In her role with the BSO, she will provide leadership and […]
BSO Announces 2023-2024 Season of Discovery and Connection
May 2, 2023Bangor, ME — Following a triumphant, sold-out season finale on Sunday, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra announced plans for its 2023-2024 season, the organization’s 128th. Leaning into the themes of discovery and connection, Music Director and Conductor Lucas Richman has programmed concerts that continue the organization’s commitment to new music and underrepresented composers, while bringing audience favorites to light […]
Wabanaki Collaboration, Beethoven’s 9th Conclude 127th Season
April 16, 2023Bangor, ME — In the summer of 2020, after an unprecedented string of cancellations and with little sense of how long the new Covid-19 pandemic would continue, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra announced ambitious plans for its 125th anniversary season, including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 for April 2021. Now, two years after the originally scheduled date, and […]
Executive Director Search and Transition Underway
April 12, 2023Bangor, ME — Last week, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) shared that its executive director of 10 years, Brian Hinrichs, will be leaving the organization to fill the same role at Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters in early May. Today, the BSO is pleased to announce plans for the coming transition and a national […]
Stars Align for Epic Concert
March 1, 2023The stars are aligning for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s next concert on Sunday, March 12th, titled “Epic Sounds.” Grammy Award-winning composer Kenneth Fuchs will be in attendance for the world premiere of his new piece, Star Gazing, and celebrated Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez will be featured in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. The […]
The Nutcracker: Know Before You Go
December 16, 2022After a three-year hiatus, The Nutcracker returns to the Collins Center for the Arts featuring the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Robinson Ballet, and Bangor Area Youth Choirs. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 17 at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, December 18 at 3pm. WEATHER NOTICE: We are expecting rain and snow on Saturday. Please be […]
BSO to Hold Auditions for Multiple Positions
August 18, 2022Bangor, ME — This week, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra announced it would be holding auditions in September and October for multiple open positions within the ensemble: Friday, September 30, 2022 Section Bass Section Cello Saturday, October 1, 2022 Section Viola Trombone 2 Sunday, October 2, 2022 Clarinet 2 Oboe 2 Interested candidates should send a resume […]
Announcing the BSO’s 127th Season
June 27, 2022Highlights include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, world premieres by Wabanaki music-keeper Firefly and Grammy Award-winner Kenneth Fuchs, and return of The Nutcracker Bangor, Maine — The Bangor Symphony Orchestra announced an ambitious slate of programs for its 2022-2023 season on Monday as the organization continues to chart a course through the Covid-19 pandemic. Music Director and […]
BSO Announces 125th Anniversary Endowment Campaign
April 12, 2022Bangor, ME – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announced Tuesday a campaign to raise $1.25 million for the organization’s endowment fund, in recognition of the orchestra’s recent 125th anniversary. At a press conference Tuesday, Executive Director Brian Hinrichs shared that the campaign had raised $1.1 million to date and was now turning to the community […]