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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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The Helena Symphony’s Virtual Soiree

In this era of social distancing, wearing masks, and folks staying home to stay safe, the music-making of the Helena Symphony is more important now than ever. Over 3,000 people attended last week’s HomeStream Your Helena Symphony presented by AARP Montana Opening Night concert. The Symphony is still ON with its upcoming Virtual Soiree fundraiser, …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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2020-2021 Symphony Kids Concerts Begin!

But the Music Spoke…Beethoven’s Story A FREE Concert On Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, members of the Helena Symphony Orchestra open this Season’s Education Concert Series with the first Symphony Kids concert. This concert is only available as a livestream. There will be no audience. Created for children …

Saturday, 24 October 2020
7:30 p.m. MST
AARP HomeStream Your Helena Symphony

MASTERWORKS CONCERT II: Beethoven & Shostakovich

(2020-10-25 1:30 a.m. UTC/GMT) 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 performances …

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 …

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

NON-SERIES CONCERT 2: Mozart by Candlelight

(2020-11-15 1:30 a.m. UTC/GMT) 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 live on YouTube. 14 November 2020 SHARE AND VIEW YOUR PHOTOS …

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

NON-SERIES CONCERT 3: Christmas in the Cathedral

(2020-12-08 1:30 a.m. UTC/GMT) 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 live on YouTube. 7 December 2020 SHARE AND VIEW YOUR PHOTOS LIVE! Share your viewing party photos live on our PhotoStream. …

Saturday, 30 January 2021
7:30 p.m. MST
AARP HomeStream Your Helena Symphony

MASTERWORKS CONCERT III: Appalachian Spring

(2021-01-31 1:30 a.m. UTC/GMT) The Helena Symphony returns for Season 66 – Part Two by glancing back to more simple times. Copland’s Appalachian Spring captures the pioneering spirit of America, and more importantly, the sound and soul of a younger, more naïve country with a sense of a hopeful tomorrow. The concert concludes with the …

Saturday, 7 November 2020
10:00 a.m.
AARP HomeStream Your Helena Symphony

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. The Helena Symphony’s SYMPHONY KIDS program made …

Helena Symphony streaming concerts for Season 66 — Part One

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

The Helena Symphony’s Virtual Soiree

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

Helena Symphony Welcomes New Musicians to the HSO

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

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

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

2020-2021 Symphony Kids Concerts Begin!

MASTERWORKS CONCERT II: Beethoven & Shostakovich

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

NON-SERIES CONCERT 2: Mozart by Candlelight

NON-SERIES CONCERT 3: Christmas in the Cathedral

MASTERWORKS CONCERT III: Appalachian Spring

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

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