Manny’s Musings: Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8

We are pleased to share Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person. Antonín Leopold Dvořák was a strong Catholic and absolutely loved the music of...

BLOOMINGTON SYMPHONY OPENS SEASON ON OCTOBER 5

Contact: Sara Kleinsasser Tan, Executive DirectorVoicemail: 952 563 8573Email: sara@bloomingtonsymphony.orgWebsite: www.bloomingtonsymphony.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 10, 2025 BLOOMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OPENS SEASON ON OCTOBER 5 Season starts with “Sutton...

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...

“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...

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...

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,...

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...