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World-Renowned Cellist Performs Benefit Concert for the Helena Symphony

On Friday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Myrna Loy Center for the Performing Arts, internationally-noted Romanian Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu will perform a special concert to benefit the Helena Symphony. “After a wonderfully received performance last year with the Helena Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Marinescu offered to return to Helena as a gift to the …

THE HELENA SYMPHONY CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH TWO SPECIAL CONCERTS HANDEL’S MESSIAH at the Cathedral & FAMILY HOLIDAY CONCERT with Kid Konductors!

The Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale celebrate the holiday season with two special concerts, from a masterwork in the Cathedral, to a fun-filled performance at the Civic Center for families. Handel’s Messiah On Sunday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Helena, the Helena Symphony officially begins the Helena holiday season with …

THE HELENA SYMPHONY’S 58TH SEASON CONTINUES WITH A BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERT, AN INTERNATIONALLY-CELEBRATED ROMANIAN PIANIST, AND BRAHM’S REQUIEM – DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JOSEPH MAZUREK

On Saturday, October 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the Helena Civic Center, the Helena Symphony will present the second of the Exergy Masterworks Concerts featuring two masterworks of music. “Beethoven and Brahms are two of the most known composers today,” says Director of Artistic Planning Leatrice Lily. “We are especially excited to welcome internationally-noted Pianist …

PLATINUM PRELUDE: BITS & PIECES DINNER, AUCTION, AND SUPPORTING THE HELENA SYMPHONY

On Saturday, November 3rd at the Red Fox Restaurant, the Helena Symphony will host an evening to support the Symphony and its music-making in the community. “This is a wonderful way to enjoy an evening out and to support the Helena Symphony,” explains Symphony President Kathy Bramer. “The special events committee works tirelessly to ensure …

Helena Symphony opens season Saturday night

A virtuoso violin concerto, an exciting new work by an American composer and Ravel’s popular “Bolero” kick off the Helena Symphony Orchestra’s 58th season at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Helena Civic Center. A champagne and chocolate gala in the ballroom follows, so the audience can meet and mingle with symphony musicians. The …

Helena Symphony and Carroll College Announce the 9th Annual Symphony Under the Stars The Wild West

(HELENA) – The Helena Symphony and Carroll College today announced their continued collaboration for the ninth annual Symphony Under the Stars concert event and fireworks show on Saturday, July 21 at 8:30 p.m. on the campus of Carroll College. Considered the largest summer event in Montana, the much anticipated Symphony Under the Stars has attracted …

Symphony a high note of the summer

The long-range forecast calls for clear skies all day Saturday and into the night, meaning the Symphony Under the Stars should once again live up to its name that evening at Carroll College. Judging by the sizeable and appreciative crowds that flock to the Carroll hillside each July for an evening with the Helena Symphony, …

THE HELENA SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES THEIR 58TH SEASON AND OPENING NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 15TH

6 Masterworks Concerts 40 Works of Music 90 Chorus Singers 78 Orchestra Players 18 Guest Artists 15 Hours of Music-Making 11 Exciting Performances Equals ONE Exciting Season! Music Director Allan R. Scott and the Helena Symphony announce the Symphony’s 58th Season. Coming off one of the most talked about concerts with the Mahler’s Eighth Symphony, …

AFTER NEARLY 7 YEARS IN THE MAKING, THE HELENA SYMPHONY PRESENTS MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 8 WITH OVER 430 PERFORMERS!!

On Saturday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Helena Civic Center, the Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale concludes its multi-year Mahler Cycle with a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8. Mahler proclaimed that composers sometimes “have to make a big noise to be understood by many,” and while the premiere performance in 1910 was …

SYMPHONY ‘FUN’RAISER PROMISES SMOKE… AND BEAUTIFUL MIRRORS!

The Helena Symphony’s annual winter ‘fun’raiser “Smoke and Mirrors” takes place Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Red Fox Club House, Fox Ridge Golf Course 4050 Lake Helena Drive. At 5:30PM the event opens to those wishing to partake of a scotch and cigar (outside on the patio), with the gourmet buffet dinner and auction …