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“Stories and Enigmas” :: Concert Preview No. 2

Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first edition of the “Musings” for the “Stories and Enigmas” concert that will be performed on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Relationships formed...

“Stories and Enigmas” :: Concert Preview No. 1

Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first edition of the “Musings” for the “Stories and Enigmas” concert that will be performed on Sunday, February 25, 2018. The Russian people,...

Musician’s Musing – February 2018

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Principal Percussionist, Paul Madore.   From Jazz to Classical   As far back as I can remember, I’ve always loved music. So much so that my earliest childhood memories center on drums, phonograph records, or...

Zach’s Sobiech’s “Clouds” at the Mall of America

Musicians from the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Dan Chouinard, had the chance to be a part of the KS95 "Clouds Choir for a Cause," on December 15. The event raised over $500,000 for childhood cancer research. Thanks to Karl Demer of Atomic K...

Musician’s Musing – January 2018

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Principal Cellist and former Board President, Laurie Maiser.   The Major Leagues – A Fantasy Camp Experience I’m a small-town Minnesota girl.  Born and raised in Austin, MN, it was a special event when we would...

Musician’s Musing – December 2017

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Principal Bassist, Chuck Kreitzer.   Hello, my name is Charles Kreitzer although I prefer to be addressed as “Chuck”.  I was most happy to contribute to the musician’s musings when asked by Sara Tan, I am a...

Encore: Beethoven’s 5th! – Order Tickets Today!

The BSO will present Encore: Beethoven's 5th  on Sunday, November 19 at 7 p.m. Join us for this unique Bloomington Symphony Orchestra experience, where Maestro Manny Laureano will provide the audience with some additional insight from the famous symphony, followed by...

Announcing “Encore: Beethoven’s 5th!”

Iconic, Triumphant, Glorious. Take this rare opportunity to understand the genius that redefined how symphonies would be written for all time. Come and enjoy a chat hosted by BSO music director, Manny Laureano, followed by a full performance of Beethoven's Fifth...