The Helena Symphony’s Season opens with a celebration of the 250th anniversary of America! Experience the soul of American classical music with Samuel Barber’s evocative Violin Concerto and Aaron Copland’s majestic and uplifting Third Symphony. The evening continues with dinner and drinks at the Opening Night After Party! Allan R. Scott - Conductor Diana Cohen …
Celebrate 72 extraordinary years of the Helena Symphony with a truly dazzling Opening Night After Party! The magic continues the moment the final note fades. Step into an elegant celebration filled with catered cuisine, sparkling drinks, and a live and silent auction. Location: Helena Civic Center Ballroom Tickets: Single tickets $72 | Table of 8 …
Created for children ages 5–10, these imaginative 30-minute performances with narration and actors introduce children to the world of music and instruments and impart life lessons through interactive stories. Following each concert, children are invited to try instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo (sponsored by Piccolo’s Music). Note: Concert-only version at 11:00 a.m. Featuring: the …
New! Chamber Music Concert Series. Concertmaster Stephen Cepeda Program details coming soon.
Indulge in the warmth, elegance, and the breathtaking beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. World-renowned cellist Ovidiu Marinescu returns as the Helena Symphony’s Composer in Residence. Allan R. Scott - Conductor Ovidiu Marinescu - Cello Alexandra Paino - Cello Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale MARINESCU Metamorphoses (world premiere) MARINESCU Concerto for Two Cellos TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade …
Created for children ages 5–10, these imaginative 30-minute performances with narration and actors introduce children to the world of music and instruments and impart life lessons through interactive stories. Following each concert, children are invited to try instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo (sponsored by Piccolo’s Music). Note: Concert-only version at 11:00 a.m.Featuring: Mozart’s Eine …
Experience the music of Mozart, Fauré, and Poulenc in the glow of candlelight with the Helena Symphony’s Mozart by Candlelight, Mozart in Paris. Tickets are limited and will sell quickly. Allan R. Scott - Conductor Elle Sunmin Lee - Conductor Helena Symphony Orchestra MOZART Così fan tutte: Overture MOZART Symphony No. 31, “Paris” FAURÉ Masques …
Experience the music of Mozart, Fauré, and Poulenc in the glow of candlelight with the Helena Symphony’s Mozart by Candlelight, Mozart in Paris. Tickets are limited and will sell quickly. Allan R. Scott - Conductor Elle Sunmin Lee - Conductor Helena Symphony Orchestra MOZART Così fan tutte: Overture MOZART Symphony No. 31, “Paris” FAURÉ Masques …
Continue to enjoy Helena’s longest-running holiday tradition in the majesty and beauty of the Cathedral of St. Helena with the return of Handel’s Messiah! Allan R. Scott - Conductor Rebecca Meyers - Soprano Amanda Crider - Mezzo Soprano Gene Stenger - Tenor Jonathan Woody - Baritone Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale HANDEL Messiah
Continue to enjoy Helena’s longest-running holiday tradition in the majesty and beauty of the Cathedral of St. Helena with the return of Handel’s Messiah! Allan R. Scott - Conductor Rebecca Meyers - Soprano Amanda Crider - Mezzo Soprano Gene Stenger - Tenor Jonathan Woody - Baritone Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale HANDEL Messiah
Concertmaster Stephen Cepeda brings the musical brilliance and dazzling virtuosity of Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3 to life. The HSO performs Carl Nielsen’s bold Fourth Symphony, proclaiming that “music is life, and like life, it is inextinguishable.” Allan R. Scott - Conductor Stephen Cepeda - Violin Helena Symphony Orchestra MONTGOMERY Snapshots SAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No. …
New! Chamber Music Concert Series. Ovidiu Marinescu - Cello Program details coming soon.
Created for children ages 5–10, these imaginative 30-minute performances with narration and actors introduce children to the world of music and instruments and impart life lessons through interactive stories. Following each concert, children are invited to try instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo (sponsored by Piccolo’s Music). Note: Concert-only version at 11:00 a.m.Featuring: Grieg’s Peer …
Timeless tales of love and conflict combine with the dynamic energy of music from Bernstein’s West Side Story and Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo & Juliet. A concert that captures heartbreak, rivalry, and the power of music. Allan R. Scott - Conductor Helena Symphony Orchestra BERNSTEIN West Side Story: Symphonic Dances PROKOFIEV Romeo & Juliet Season Sponsor
New! Chamber Music Concert Series. Program details coming soon.
Created for children ages 5–10, these imaginative 30-minute performances with narration and actors introduce children to the world of music and instruments and impart life lessons through interactive stories. Following each concert, children are invited to try instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo (sponsored by Piccolo’s Music). Note: Concert-only version at 11:00 a.m.Featuring: chamber music …
Witness the passion and tragedy of Verdi’s timeless opera of love, sacrifice, and redemption in this staged production of La Traviata and see why it has inspired films like Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge. Allan R. Scott - Conductor Cast - To Be Announced Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale VERDI La Traviata Season Sponsor
Witness the passion and tragedy of Verdi’s timeless opera of love, sacrifice, and redemption in this staged production of La Traviata and see why it has inspired films like Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge. Allan R. Scott - Conductor Cast - To Be Announced Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale VERDI La Traviata Season Sponsor
The tale of Tchaikovsky’s journey to America, his music, and his courage. Tickets are not sold for this concert, as students attend through their school music program.
The Season culminates with Beethoven’s sublime Missa Solemnis on the 200th anniversary of his death. Experience this profound emotional and spiritual journey that is “from the heart – may it go to the heart.” Allan R. Scott - Conductor Leah Partridge - Soprano Kate Jackman - Mezzo Soprano Kirk Dougherty - Tenor Seung Hyeon Baek …