Our spring concert delves into spirituality and the human experience. Stravinsky's Funeral Song, Op. 5, pays homage to Rimsky-Korsakov, revealing Stravinsky's early development and Russian connection. Poulenc's celebrated "Gloria" blends traditional and modern in a…
Mark O’Connor, a multiple CMA and Grammy award-winning “fiddlemaster” and composer, is our special guest for this one-night only concert. He blends Americana bluegrass, country, jazz and classical genres. As a special treat, Mark will…
The repertoire for wind quintet isn't limited to pieces written specifically for the grouping. Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kijé and Dvorak's gorgeous "American" String Quartet breathe anew in wind arrangements.
Conductor Luis Millán plays a Vivaldi Guitar Concerto to begin the ending concert of our 74th year. We move through time with with a jam-packed program of the Jean Sibelius Karelia Overture, The Rienzi Overture by Richard Wagner…
This all-Beethoven concert opens with Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, based on a pair of poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, another visionary in his time. Then, join us as we celebrate the 200th anniversary…
The BSYO’s Repertory Orchestra performs Mozart alongside the Billings Symphony. We then bring the season to a monumental finish with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. From military marches to folk songs, dance music to animal sounds:…
Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale of love and transformation captured in the music from the ballet Swan Lake opensthe concert with Mascagni’s one act Cavalleria Rusticana portraying the tragic story of betrayal, jealousy,and the secrets of a love triangle.
Carl Orff’s choral-symphonic masterpiece, Carmina Burana, will be the booming season finale. The “O Fortuna” chorus is extremely well-known. It’s thundering symphonic-choral warning is used by countless filmmakers and advertisers - a quick Google search…
St. Patrick Co-Cathedral provides a resonant yet intimate setting for an evening of English Baroque love songs. Seattle-based harpsichordist Byron Schenkman and friends present music by Henry Purcell, George Frideric Handel, and other composers in…
JERRY HERMAN: THE BROADWAY LEGACY CONCERT Jerry Herman, one of Broadway’s most beloved icons, stood as a legendary composer/lyricist of the American Musical Theatre. His creations, from "Hello, Dolly" and "Mame" to "Mack and Mabel"…
“O Fortuna,” the opening movement of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, is perhaps best known for its use in popular culture as a dramatic and intense soundtrack for movies, TV shows, commercials, and sporting events. Music Director…
What do the movies Harry Potter, Star Wars, Saving Private Ryan, and The Cowboys all have in common? Music written by John Williams, one of the most iconic cinematic composers of modern times. Bring the whole family and be transported into a world…