Apr 10, 2014 | Manny's Musings
Today we are sharing the final installment of Manny’s Musings for the 2013-14 season. The Bloomington Symphony’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano, has written these notes to help prepare you for our concert, “Music in 3D,” on...
Apr 7, 2014 | Manny's Musings
We are sharing the thoughts of Manny Laureano, the Bloomington Symphony’s Artistic Director and Conductor, with our audience, in advance of our concert “Music in 3D” on Sunday, April 13. We posted previous Manny’s Musings on Strauss’...
Apr 4, 2014 | Manny's Musings
This is the second installment of the concert preview for the BSO’s performance on Sunday, April 13. These notes are shared by our Artistic Director and Conductor Manny Laureano, to help you learn more about the music in advance. We hope you enjoy...
Mar 31, 2014 | Manny's Musings
Prior to each concert, we will post a preview of the concert program, by sharing notes written by our Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. Death and Transfiguration, Op. 24 Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Over the centuries concertgoers have been treated to a...
Feb 13, 2014 | Manny's Musings
This final “Concert Preview” will provide background information on the pieces the BSO will perform at our next concert. Each Concert Preview is written by the BSO’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. Sergei Rachmaninoff, Symphony #2 in E Minor –...
Feb 10, 2014 | Manny's Musings
This “Concert Preview” will provide background information on the pieces the BSO will perform next. Each Concert Preview is written by the BSO’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. Look for the final Concert Preview on February 13. Sergei Rachmaninoff,...
Feb 6, 2014 | Manny's Musings
This “Concert Preview” will provide background information on the pieces the BSO will perform next. Each Concert Preview is written by the BSO’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. Look for the next Concert Preview on February 10. Concerto for Violin in A...
Feb 3, 2014 | Manny's Musings
This “Concert Preview” will provide background information on the pieces the BSO will perform next. Each Concert Preview is written by the BSO’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. Look for the next Concert Preview on February 6. Richard Wagner...
Jan 25, 2014 | Musicians, News, Season
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra invites you to an afternoon of great music on Sunday, February 16 at 3 p.m. The concert begins with Wagner’s Overture to Rienzi, followed by Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, performed by our concertmaster,...
Jan 22, 2014 | News, Support
The Bloomington Symphony invites individuals, businesses, clubs, and families to be a part the pilot group for our “Program Acknowledgements.” This new initiative allows groups or individuals to purchase a text-only mention in our concert program. For more...
Jan 15, 2014 | Auditions, News
The BSO invites all interested violinists to audition for a section seat, principal second violin or assistant principal (fourth chair) first violin on Saturday, February 1. Auditions will begin at 2 p.m. and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The...
Dec 27, 2013 | News, Season
April 13 seems a long time from now, but we are looking forward to the opportunity to play the first movement of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Emily Saathoff at our concert, “Music in 3D.” Ms. Saathoff was recently named the Grand Prize winner of...
Dec 23, 2013 | Auditions, News
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is announcing auditions for the following positions: Principal Second Violin, Assistant Principal (first) Violin (4th chair) and Section Violin. We invite any interested violinists to audition on Saturday, February 1, 2014, beginning...
Dec 9, 2013 | Musicians, News
The BSO sends its condolences to the family and friends of David “Davie” Jones, who passed away in a car accident on Thanksgiving Day. Dave was a member of the BSO for 27 years, and he “retired” following the 2006-07 season, when the orchestra...
