The fiery energy of two overtures by Beethoven begins and ends this all “Classical” program that includes the emotionally dynamic and sophisticated Symphony No. 38, Prague. Helena audience favorite and world-renowned Romanian Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu performs the endless charm of Haydn’s graceful Cello Concerto. Saturday, 23 March 2019 7:30 p.m. Helena Civic Center
Created for 5 to 10 year olds, these imaginative 30-minute performances with narration and actors, introduce children to the world of music and instruments, and apart life lessons through interactive stories. Following each concert, children are invited to try instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo (sponsored by Piccolo’s Music). These FREE PERFORMANCES are all held …
Nearly 2,000 fourth and fifth graders from all over the region learn the importance of music in one’s education and life. The concert will feature the exciting music of Prokofiev’s Peter & The Wolf – BUT with a twist. Tickets are not sold for this concert, as students attend through their school music program. Wednesday, …
From his performances in the films Black Swan and 12 Years A Slave, world-renowned violinist Tim Fain returns to open Season 65 with Philip Glass’ hypnotic and meditative American Four Seasons. The Helena Symphony Orchestra continues with Jennifer Higdon’s ethereal blue cathedral and Richard Strauss’ lush and luxurious celebration of life with music from Der …
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Indulge in the fairy-tale romance and magical enchantments of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty followed by the pulsating power of intoxicating love and lust explored in Carmina Burana – complete with over 200 performers, three acclaimed soloists, the Helena Youth Chorus, and the Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale. Saturday, 19 October 2019 7:30 p.m. Helena Civic Center
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Experience the music of Mozart in the intimate and acoustically wonderful setting of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, including the Overture to The Magic Flute, the popular Jupiter Symphony, and his prolific Clarinet Concerto performed by world-renowned Clarinetist Riccardo Morales. The sublime and magnificent music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – and all by candlelight. Subscribers can …
Usher in Helena’s longest and greatest holiday tradition with Handel’s Messiah, the Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, and 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. This performance sells out VERY quickly. Subscribers can secure tickets with subscription purchases before …
Firecracker Violinist Robyn Bollinger, proclaimed as “daring, charismatic, and passionate,” performs Édouard Lalo’s fiery Symphonie espagnole. Bruckner’s popular Fourth Symphony was hailed as his greatest triumph and an “extraordinary musical creation,” and is a perfect escape from winter with these sweeping sounds of grandeur. Saturday, 25 January 2020 7:30 p.m. Helena Civic Center
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Acclaimed Pianist Carl Cranmer performs Gershwin’s jazzy Piano Concerto, and the Helena Symphony Orchestra performs Dvořák’s musical postcard from America in his final symphony – two loved masterpieces!! Saturday, 28 March 2020 7:30 p.m. Helena Civic Center
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Mendelssohn captures his impressions of Italy as “the supreme joy of life” in his famous Italian Symphony, and legendary Italian composer Gioachino Rossini brings his flair for operatic drama, passion, love, and loss to the setting of Stabat Mater – a recounting of the Virgin Mary’s devastation over the death of her son. Saturday, 28 …
One of the most thrilling stories ever told, Carmen pulls us into a messy love triangle between a handsome soldier, sexy bullfighter, and the free-spirited gypsy seductress who is driven by her heart’s desires and makes men melt. Live dangerously and be tempted by one of the greatest female heroines ever – Carmen! Saturday, 2 …
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, …
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. Tickets are not sold for this …
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 and engages them in the concert …
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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