Baton Rouge Symphony

Baton Rouge Symphony
Director
9635 Fenway Ave
Baton Rouge
225-383-0500
patron.services@brso.org
https://www.facebook.com/BRsymphony/
www.brso.org

Upcoming Events

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Previous Events

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-64800 Downtown Events, Family Events, Open Mic, Karaoke, Comedy, Live Music Quod itaque minus qu Baton Rouge Symphony December 31, 1969 December 31, 1969 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Praesentium nihil in
1565845200 Family Events Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Open House Baton Rouge Symphony August 15, 2019 August 15, 2019 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Want to meet the team responsible for planning/organizing the memorable performances you have come to know and love? Mingle with the BRSO staff for our first annual Open House! Join us and enjoy free food, beverages and even a free string quartet concert in the beautiful courtyard of our Fenway office. Members of Symphony League, BRSO Chorus, and LYO will be available to answer questions and provide informational materials about their respective affiliation. There will also be a special subscription offer available for attendees and all attendees will be entered in to a drawing for a family 4-pack to A Houmas Holiday!
1569474000 Live Music Tchaikovsky & Pines of Rome Baton Rouge Symphony September 26, 2019 September 26, 2019 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Maestro Timothy Muffitt and your Baton Rouge Symphony invite you for a night out as we open the 71st Orchestral Series with “Tchaikovsky and Pines of Rome,” featuring violinist Ilya Kaler. Ilya Kaler holds the distinction of being the only violinist in the world to win the Gold Medal at three of the world’s most prestigious international violin competitions: the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, the Sibelius Competition in Helsinki, and the Paganini Competition in Genoa. He joins forces with Muffitt and your BRSO to perform the always popular Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. As we embark on Maestro’s 20th and final season as Music Director, we open the concert with a piece last performed during his first season, Donald Grantham’s “To the Wind’s Twelve Quarters.” The second half of the concert features Manuel de Falla’s Suite No. 2 from “The Three-Cornered Hat” and concludes with Respighi’s powerful “Pines of Rome.” The performance takes place Thursday, September 26 at First Baptist Church Baton Rouge. This concert is proudly underwritten by Meredith Hathorn and Rawley Penick. PROGRAM GRANTHAM - “To the Wind’s Twelve Quarters” TCHAIKOVSKY - Violin Concerto FALLA - Suite No. 2 from “The Three-Cornered Hat” RESPIGHI - “Pines of Rome” Back by popular demand are the 30-minute pre-concert lectures at 6:30 p.m. with the Maestro discussing the program. A pre-concert reception featuring musicians from the BRSO’s Louisiana Youth Orchestra will be held at Taylor Porter, 450 Laurel Street, 8th floor. Wine and lite bites will be served. Tickets for the season opener start at $25. Student rush tickets are available 20-minutes prior to performance for $10 cash and current student ID (subject to availability). Tickets available online at www.BRSO.org or call 225-383-0500. In person, visit 9635 Fenway Ave., Ste. B, Baton Rouge, 70809.
1574316000 Live Music Sci-Fi - Music of the Final Frontier Baton Rouge Symphony November 21, 2019 November 21, 2019 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Your Baton Rouge Symphony boldly goes where no one has gone before with a performance dedicated to the Final Frontier. Sci-Fi – Music of the Final Frontier features music from everyone’s favorite Sci-Fi movies including “Star Wars,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”, “Star Trek,” “Apollo 13” and more - performed live by the BRSO. The performance takes place Thursday, November 21 at First Baptist Church Baton Rouge. This concert is proudly sponsored by BASF with additional production support provided by IberiaBank and Performance Contractors. PROGRAM STRAUSS Fanfare from “Also Sprach Zarathustra” (2001: A Space Odyssey) DEBUSSY Claire de Lune HOLST Selections from “The Planets” HORNER Music from “Apollo 13” GIACCHINO Star Trek Into Darkness WILLIAMS Adventures on Earth: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” WILLIAMS Music from “Star Wars” Tickets for Sci-Fi start at $25. Student rush tickets are available 20-minutes prior to performance for $10 cash and current student ID (subject to availability). Tickets available online at www.BRSO.org or call 225-383-0500. In person, visit 9635 Fenway Ave., Ste. B, Baton Rouge, 70809.
1576735200 Downtown Events, Family Events, Live Music Baton Rouge Symphony @ St Joseph Cathedral Baton Rouge Symphony December 19, 2019 December 19, 2019 7:30 PM 9:30 PM The Baton Rouge Symphony continues its Lamar Family Chamber Series with the brilliance of “Holiday Brass”. This special concert featuring the full BRSO brass and percussion is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. The glorious St. Joseph Cathedral provides the perfect setting for brass renditions of holiday favorites. Concertgoers will enjoy favorites like Jingle Bells, Sleigh Ride, Silent Night, and Handel’s beloved Hallelujah Chorus. This is the only location where you can experience the famous cathedral organ accompanying some of the most beloved traditional carols. Also joining us for this concert are the Baton Rouge Magnet High School Festival Singers under the direction of Emily DeFoe. The performance takes place Thursday, December 19 at 7:30, at St. Joseph Cathedral. The series sponsor is the Lamar Family. The principal sponsor for “Holiday Brass” is Merrill Lynch. Additional production support is provided by Performance Contractors. Tickets for Home for the Holidays are $30, general admission seating and children are half price. Student rush tickets are available 20-minutes prior to performance for $10 cash and current student ID (subject to availability). Tickets available online at www.BRSO.org or call 225-383-0500. In person, visit 9635 Fenway Ave., Ste. B, Baton Rouge, 70809.
1579500000 Family Events, Live Music Meet & Greet Maestro Timothy Muffitt @ Martin Wine Cellar Baton Rouge Symphony January 20, 2020 January 20, 2020 5:00 PM 7:00 PM The Baton Rouge Symphony and WRKF invite you to a Meet & Greet with Maestro Timothy Muffitt. This event will feature a free wine tasting and complimentary lite bites courtesy of Martin Wine Cellar. All attendees will also have the chance to win various giveaways throughout the event and all attendees will be given a code for 50% off tickets to the January 23 BRSO concert - Mozart Birthday Bash! Please note that this event is at the Lobdell location of Martin Wine Cellar.
1580536800 Family Events, Live Music Louisiana Youth Orchestra Concert @ Broadmoor Baptist Church Baton Rouge Symphony February 1, 2020 February 1, 2020 5:00 PM 6:30 PM The LA Youth Orchestras will showcase all four ensembles with some added star power! Come see LYO Concerto Competition Winner, Lily Martinez, on the violin. If that weren't enough, come also hear pianist Jason Lin, winner of the BRMTA Piano Concerto Competition. Tickets are available online or at the door. This event is perfect for aspiring young musicians to hear other young musicians perform!
1677132000 Arts & Theatre, Live Music Percussion Ensemble Chamber Concert Baton Rouge Symphony February 23, 2023 February 23, 2023 7:30 PM 10:00 PM Close out the Lamar Family Chamber Series with an evening of assorted chamber ensembles from your BRSO. Featuring the new Turner/Fischer percussion instruments and selections from across Asia. Program: SEO: Shui SEO: Wah KUSAKAWA: Yurikago, A Japanese Lullaby WESTLAKE: Omphalo DIETZ: Scar Tissue BECKER: Mudra LANSKY: Threads, Mvt. 1 and Mvt. 10

About Venue


Celebrating its 69th season, the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra has become an ambassador for the arts in the greater Baton Rouge region and neighboring communit... See More

Under the artistic direction of Timothy Muffitt, BRSO remains dedicated to its mission to share the world’s greatest repertoire with the greater Baton Rouge region. In the past 69 years, BRSO has brought to Baton Rouge such legendary performers as Mischa Elman, Amparo Iturbi, Itzhak Perlman, Kiri Te Kanawa, Yo-Yo Ma, Van Kliburn, and Renée Fleming. Its current season, “Windows to the World,” carries on in that great tradition with 6 Masterworks performances, 5 Lamar Family Chamber performances and 5 Family Pops! performances – featuring some of the world’s most eye-opening repertoire and breathtaking guest artists – Sharon Isbin, Branford Marsalis, Paul Groves and Dianne Reeves to name a few.

BRSO, being the oldest arts institution in the state and largest in capitol, has taken its leadership role to heart by extending its gifts beyond the stage into schools, hospitals, and libraries. Breaking down barriers preventing community members from accessing the riches of orchestral music, BRSO makes impactful contributions through programs which serve underserved youth (Musical Gateways Passports, Symphony Street), children with communications disorders, children/adults who have never experienced the wonders of classical music (Young Peoples Discovery Series, Symphony 101) and gifted young musicians (Louisiana Youth Orchestras).

Awards
NEA ART WORKS AWARD 2017