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Manny’s Musings – Transcendent Mahler, Part 1
After Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) composed this first of three immense symphonies (among his others) which include choral portions (the Second, Third, and Eighth) he would remark that this “Resurrection” Symphony would be “a world unto itself.” Truly, the addition of...
Livestream and Video-on-Demand for Bloomington Symphony Concerts
The BSO may offer a Livestream and Video-on-Demand (VOD) concert experience from time to time. When offered, the experience will be professionally produced by Valley Action Channel and Soundmaster Productions. There will be a nominal charge for this service, to help...
“Capriccio espagnol” Musings Now Posted!
We are pleased to post Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy your tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person. Capriccio espagnol Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Finally, this afternoon’s...
Now posted! Manny’s Musings for “Pavanne” and “Adagio for Strings”
We are pleased to post Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy your tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person. Pavanne from American Symphonette No. 2 Morton Gould Morton Gould, composer...
Manny’s Musings ~ Bach’s Violin Concerto
We are pleased to post Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy your tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person. Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042 Johann Sebastian Bach Genius reveals...
Read Manny’s Musings ~ Richard Wagner’s “Overture to Rienzi”
We are pleased to post Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy your tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person. Overture to RienziRichard Wagner While it can be argued that the music...
Now Posted: Recollections from BSO Musical Leaders
We have collected memories from the BSO's past Music Directors and Concertmasters on this page. Please click through to read their memories. You are welcome share your memories by emailing info@bloomingtonsymphony.org. We invite past BSO musicians, soloists, board...
2023-24 Concert Season Announcement
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce its 61st concert season. Please check the individual pages to learn more about each concert. Past, Present, and Future Favorites: Yours, Mine, and Ours Celebrating the Americas! Out of this World! Music...
VIP tickets for sale
In honor of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra's 60th Anniversary, we are offering limited VIP ticket packages for our concerts in 2023. Each package comes with two best-of-house seats, a BSO gift, and recognition from the stage. Packages need to be ordered in advance...