Rhapsody: Color and Improvisation
Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, United StatesSoaring and sexy, amusing and intense, Rhapsody in Blue is instantly recognizable and a favorite of audiences worldwide. Join the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra and pianist Sung-Mi Im as they perform George Gershwin’s iconic piece for solo piano and orchestra. Also on the program – Debussy’s dreamlike Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Ravel’s La Valse, which the composer himself […]
Holly Days – Celebrate the Season
Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, United StatesJoin the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra before or after the Canopy of Lights for a swinging, sassy holiday show! Sponsored by Curry Auto Center. Friday, November 24th 5:30 and 8:00 pm (two shows) Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E. Kirkwood TICKETS available soon Reserved Seating: General Admission – $15 in advance, $18 on day of performance Student (w/ID) […]
Epic – Motion and Grandeur
Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, United StatesBlissful. Warm. Joyful. Ecstatic. Festive. How will you feel after attending the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s next concert? Houston Grand Opera’s Cecilia Duarte joins the BSO to perform music of De Falla, Grieg, and Fauré. According to Broadway World, "Her gorgeous Mezzo-soprano fills the auditorium with warmth and light every time she opens her mouth to […]
Homegrown: a FREE family concert blooming with local talent
Bloomington South High School AuditoriumJoin the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra and students from area schools for a FREE family concert, with... Youth Concerto Competition Soloists Renee Murphy (harp) and Katie Mills (bassoon) The world premiere of Velkomin by Zachary Walter Also featuring music by Balmages, Brahms, and Mussorgsky Stay after the concert for an instrument petting zoo! MANY THANKS TO […]
Masterpiece – Intensity and Passion
Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, United StatesMasterpiece - Intensity and Passion The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra finishes its 48th season with some seriously gorgeous music. Michael Schacter’s Five – Six – Seven – Eight Explore the whole world in just eight minutes! This clever, toe-tapping piece quotes every musical style from Baroque through Klezmer and New Orleans’ Jazz. Richard Strauss’s Serenade for […]
Composition Competition 2018: Call for Scores
To celebrate the diversity of music-making in the Bloomington community, the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is seeking scores to perform in its 2018-19 season. Three winners will be announced: two winners for orchestral works (School Division and Community Division) and another for chamber work (Chamber Division). Composers can submit to more than one division but […]