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 filled with emotion, innovation, and musical brilliance.
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KELLY HALL-TOMPKINS is a trailblazing and innovative violin soloist entrepreneur who has been acclaimed by the New York Times as “the versatile violinist who makes the music come alive,” for her “tonal mastery” (BBC Music Magazine)
Lucas Richman, conductor Robinson Ballet Bangor Area Youth Choirs A holiday tradition for all ages, Bangor Symphony Orchestra proudly presents the annual production of The Nutcracker with the Robinson Ballet and Bangor Area Youth Choirs. Beloved by audiences throughout Maine, please join us for a magical afternoon as Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Nutcracker grace […]
A note from the Maestro: Everything old is new again: there’s a freshness to each work in our third Masterworks series concert and I invite you to listen as though you are hearing this music for the first time. Indeed, we will be treated to a world premiere by the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Composer Award winner Ellis […]
A note from the Maestro: As winter comes to a close in Maine we may see crocuses peeking up through lightly fallen snow, or delicate starflowers growing in our forests, heralding the warming spring weather ahead. With the awakening and blooming of Mother Nature, composers through the ages have embraced spring as a source of inspiration. […]
Lucas Richman, Conductor Denisha Ballew, Soprano Keenan McCarter, Baritone University of Maine Singers and Oratorio Society A note from the Maestro: In paying tribute to the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our programming was chosen to represent a wide berth of compositional contributions from various corners of the U.S. Pairing Joan […]