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Helena Symphony streaming concerts for Season 66 — Part One

The Helena Symphony will live stream its Sept. 19 performance of Beethoven’s high energy Seventh Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” featuring Romanian cellist Ovidiu Marinescu, at 7:30 p.m.There is no charge for the HomeStream Your Helena Symphony presented by AARP Montana, which will be available on YouTube, the Helena Symphony’s website, and …

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The Helena Symphony Opens Season 66 – Part One with World-Renowned Romanian Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu & Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony

After 203 days without a performance, the Helena Symphony returns along with the long-awaited and much-needed Opening Night on Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m.! Internationally-acclaimed Romanian Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s passionately charming Rococo Variations. The Symphony also launches Beethoven 250 – celebrating the 250th birthday of one of humankind’s most important …

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SPECIAL EVENT: Virtual Symphony Soiree

Ensure the future of Your Helena Symphony and our music-making with this one of a kind Virtual Symphony Soiree. This event is an ONline fundraiser that includes live performances from musicians of the HSO, multiple opportunities to donate, and live and silent auction items that include rare experiences that could not be purchased anywhere else. …

Helena Symphony Welcomes New Musicians to the HSO

The musicians of the Helena Symphony Orchestra live throughout MT, WY, ID, and WA – and now we have musicians commuting from UT and CA to be part of this regional professional orchestra noted as “one of the most exciting in the country” according to Symphony magazine. Very competitive auditions this past month brought several …

Helena Civic Center, Helena Symphony prepare for return of live shows

HELENA — The COVID-19 pandemic was a major disruption for activities at the Helena Civic Center. The facility hasn’t hosted any live performances since the start of COVID restrictions in March. That is now changing, with several shows planned in the month of September. The first, on Friday evening, will be a concert by the …

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The symphony season is On! Helena Symphony streaming concerts for Season 66 — Part One

Joy. That’s what Romanian cellist Ovidiu Marinescu promises listeners when they tune in for the Helena Symphony’s concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Yes, TUNE IN on YouTube using your favorite streaming device -- computer, smartphone, tablet or smart TV. And get comfortable -- curl up on your couch, or watch from the comfort of …

The Helena Symphony Announces Season 66 – Part One Reimagined and Streaming ONline

Today, the Helena Symphony announced a revised 2020-2021 Season – Season 66 – Part One: Reimagined and Streaming ONline. Branded as “It’s ON!,” the Helena Symphony is proud to bring music to the community and throughout the state. Following months of collaboration with the County health officials and reviewing international studies on the impacts of …

Saturday, 19 September 2020
7:30 p.m. MST
AARP HomeStream Your Helena Symphony

MASTERWORKS CONCERT I: Opening Night — Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu & Beethoven’s Seventh

(2020-9-20 1:30 a.m. UTC/GMT) The Helena Symphony returns along with the long-awaited and much-needed Opening Night! Romanian Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu, internationally-acclaimed and a Helena favorite, returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s passionately charming Rococo Variations. We also launch BEETHOVEN 250 – celebrating the 250th birthday of one of humankind’s most important artists – featuring the unrelenting rhythmic drive of Beethoven’s Seventh …

SYMPHONY KIDS 1: But the Music Spoke… Beethoven’s Story

“Ever yours. Ever mine. Ever ours.” Written to his unidentified lover, Beethoven’s music continues to be a full of emotional excitement and energy. Created for children 5-10, these imaginative 30-minute performances are stories that introduce children to the world of music and instruments and impart life lessons through interactive stories. Start this autumn Saturday morning …

MASTERWORKS CONCERT II: Beethoven & Shostakovich

Conflict, hope, despair, and salvation are all captured in Beethoven’s Overture to Egmont – a testament to heroes who are willing to stand up to tyranny and sacrifice themselves for the good of humanity. Beethoven 250 continues with his First Symphony that started so much of his legacy. From Moscow to Paris, Carnegie Hall to …

SYMPHONY KIDS 2: The Four Musicians (with music of J.S. Bach)

Created for children 5-10, these imaginative 30-minute performances are stories that introduce children to the world of music and instruments and impart life lessons through interactive stories. Experience the music of J.S. Bach, and remember that we are never too young (or too old) to be a musician. Watch here live

Saturday, 14 November 2020
7:30 p.m.
AARP HomeStream Your Helena Symphony

NON-SERIES CONCERT 2: Mozart by Candlelight

Experience the music of Mozart’s popular Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and his exciting Linz Symphony. HSO Concertmaster Stephen Cepeda performs Beethoven’s sublime Violin Concerto as part of the Symphony’s Beethoven 250 – and all by candlelight. Tune in and experience your Helena Symphony Orchestra. Watch here live

Monday, 7 December 2020
7:30 p.m.
AARP HomeStream Your Helena Symphony

NON-SERIES CONCERT 3: Christmas in the Cathedral

Usher in the season with Helena’s longest and greatest holiday tradition with some of the most cherished Christmas music – all in the profoundly reflective Cathedral of St. Helena. Watch here live