The fragility of freedom is explored through these two revolutionary composers. Shostakovich’s pulsing and militaristic Tenth Symphony explores tragedy, despair, terror, violence, and ultimately individual freedom. The testament to and celebration of humankind culminates with Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, complete with celebrated pianist Christopher Hahn, 6 vocal soloists, 80 singers, and 65 players. Saturday, 28 October …
Featuring the Helena Symphony Chorale and the music of Stephen Sondheim In a program created for 5 to 10 year olds, we invite children and families to hear fun, imaginative and interactive performances by the HSO, along with actors and narrator Barbara Berg. Young learners participate in an exciting program that introduces them to the …
Acclaimed pianist and composer, Grammy award nominated artist, and Montana native Philip Aaberg brings his unique style of classical, jazz, bluegrass, and rock for this solo concert. He has performed with music icons and legends such as rock musician Peter Gabriel, blues artist Elvin Bishop, and country singer Juice Newton. This performance will launch and …
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Usher in Helena’s longest and greatest holiday tradition with Handel’s Messiah, the HSO&C, four acclaimed soloists, all in the profoundly reflective Cathedral of St. Helena. Experience why Handel’s Messiah remains the most popular work of all time. Subscribers can secure tickets with subscription purchases before they go on sale to the public. This performance will sell …
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Appearing in and performing the music for films Black Swan and 12 Years A Slave, world-renowned violinist Tim Fain makes his HSO debut with the rustic vitality of Dvořák’s Violin Concerto. The Bohemian gypsy music continues with dances by Brahms and Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály. Saturday, 27 January 2018 7:30 p.m. Helena Civic Center DVORÁK Violin Concerto KODÁLY …
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Featuring the music of Benjamin Britten In a program created for 5 to 10 year olds, we invite children and families to hear fun, imaginative and interactive performances by the HSO, along with actors and narrator Barbara Berg. Young learners participate in an exciting program that introduces them to the world of music and instruments …
Beethoven’s beloved Pastoral Symphony celebrates nature and its ethereal connection to us all. The riveting sounds of Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera’s Harp Concerto (featuring HSO Harpist Tess Michel) and Rimsky-Korsakov’s exotic Capriccio Espagnol offer a world of unrestrained, fiery imagination. Saturday, 24 February 2018 7:30 p.m. Helena Civic Center BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, Pastoral GINASTERA Harp Concerto RIMSKY-KORSAKOV …
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Travel to the gates of heaven and hell with Verdi’s provocative Requiem. Four of the most virtuosic vocal solos are combined with over 150 voices and 75 players to explore themes of death and redemption in pure operatic drama. Saturday, 24 March 2018 7:30 p.m. Helena Civic Center VERDI Messa da Requiem Allan R. Scott Conductor Diana McVey …
Featuring the music of BEETHOVEN’s Septet In a program created for 5 to 10 year olds, we invite children and families to hear fun, imaginative and interactive performances by the HSO, along with actors and narrator Barbara Berg. Young learners participate in an exciting program that introduces them to the world of music and instruments …
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Featuring the music of BEETHOVEN’s Septet Nearly 2,000 fourth and fifth graders from the region learn the importance of music in one’s education and life. The concert includes music of Copland, Vaughan Williams, Charles Ives’ Variations on America, Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite, and Grieg’s Piano Concerto with Pianist and Young Artist Competition Winner Tanner Jordan. …
The HSO&C celebrates the 100th birthday of the late composer, conductor, educator, and humanitarian Leonard Bernstein. From the concert hall to the big screen, operas to musical theatre, jazz to classical – the music of Bernstein’s West Side Story, Candide, Chichester Psalms, Wonderful Town, and film score to On the Waterfront honor and memorialize Bernstein’s unrelenting creative energy, …
Featuring the music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons In a program created for 5 to 10 year olds, we invite children and families to hear fun, imaginative and interactive performances by the HSO, along with actors and narrator Barbara Berg. Young learners participate in an exciting program that introduces them to the world of music and …
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The Season opens with internationally acclaimed Finnish violinist Petteri Iivonen performing the explosive and once-considered-impossible-to-play Violin Concerto by the great American Composer Samuel Barber. Maestro Scott also leads the HSO in musical journey of triumph over death with Gustav Mahler’s First Symphony. Opening Night is not to be missed! Saturday, 16 September 2017 7:30 p.m. …
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The 14th annual Symphony Under The Stars features three vocalists, including Broadway stars, recording artists, and an American Idol finalist, bringing the music of the 70s and 80s to the Big Sky! The concert features the greatest hits of classic rock, pop, and disco, including music of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Eagles, Cindi Lauper, Chicago, …
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