Our 100th Anniversary Season:
100 Years, and 100 More!
The Brockton Symphony Orchestra is turning 100, and we're celebrating with a season as grand and joyful as the milestone itself! Our 2025–2026 Season is a vibrant musical journey filled with thrilling works that honor our past, celebrate the present, and look boldly toward the future. Each concert is a tribute to a century of artistry, community, and memorable performances. Raise your voice, lift your spirit, and join us as we toast 100 incredible years - and 100 more to come - with the music that has made the BrSO a cherished treasure of Greater Brockton.
Concert dates and times are subject to change.
Fire Dance
Sunday, October 19, 2025 - 3PM
Christ Congregational Church, Brockton
We open our 100th Anniversary Season with a nod to where it all began – Charles Gounod's regal March from The Queen of Sheba, the very first piece performed by the BrSO in 1925.
From there, the temperature rises with the tropical rhythms of Louis Moreau Gottschalk's A Night in the Tropics, followed by the hauntingly beautiful El Amor Brujo by Manuel de Falla, rich with flamenco and fiery emotion. Celebrated mezzo-soprano Janna Baty, known for her "viola-like tone," brings passion and depth to this sultry masterpiece. We close with George Gershwin's bold and jazzy Piano Concerto in F, the 1925 classic that defined this era. Acclaimed pianist Vijay Venkatesh takes the stage to bring this brilliant work to life in a grand finale worthy of a century in the making.
Charles Gounod - March from The Queen of Sheba
Louis Moreau Gottschalk - A Night in the Tropics
Manuel de Falla - El Amor Brujo
Janna Baty, mezzo-soprano
George Gershwin - Piano Concerto in F
Vijay Venkatesh, piano
Holiday Pops: Nutcracker Sweets
Sunday, December 14, 2025 - 3PM
Treat yourself to the magic of the season! Our annual holiday celebration returns with Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker Suite, paired with the jazzy sparkle of Duke Ellington's swinging take on The Nutcracker, blending classical charm with big band brilliance for a holiday twist that's uniquely sweet. With plenty more musical surprises in store, Nutcracker Sweets is the perfect joyful experience for the whole family, guaranteed to leave you smiling, swaying, and craving more!
Mozart's Linz and Church Sonatas
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - 3PM
Christ Congregational Church, Brockton
Step into the elegance of the Classical era with an afternoon devoted to the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, from the sacred to the celebratory, and featuring the Austin organ.
The program opens with the sparkling Serenata Notturna, a playful, regal serenade full of wit and charm. Next, delight in the graceful simplicity of Mozart's Church Sonatas, brief, radiant organ works that capture his gift for clarity and balance. We close with the majestic Linz Symphony, written in just four days and overflowing with joyful energy and brilliant orchestration. Celebrate Mozart's timeless brilliance in an afternoon of music that continues to enchant and uplift, centuries later. This concert is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Diane and Kirk Hartung.
Spring Healing
Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 3PM
Christ Congregational Church, Brockton
Experience the healing power of Springtime with a concert filled with fresh beginnings. We salute our annual Youth Competition featuring two first-prize winners. Eunha Basu (2024) will showcase her virtuosity and passion on the piano in Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. And we welcome back Andrew Byun, 2014 winner and rising international soloist, performing Leopold Hofmann's elegant Cello Concerto, a hidden gem from Mozart's era. The afternoon concludes with the vivid magic of Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite, a dazzling tale of transformation and triumph. Together, these pieces will transport you from the iciness of winter into the blooming delight of spring.
100 Years, and 100 More
May 16, 2026
Massasoit Community College, Brockton
May 17, 2026
First Church, Cambridge
Join us as we bring our 100th Anniversary Season culminates with one of the most powerful and uplifting works in all of classical music, Beethoven’s Symphony No.9, "Ode to Joy."
In a stunning collaboration with the Cantata Singers of Boston, this performance is a celebration of community, resilience, and the timeless power of music. Raise a glass with us and take part in the celebration as voices and instruments unite in joy, hope, and harmony. Let Beethoven's soaring finale carry you into the future with hearts full and spirits lifted!
Gardner Read - Vernal Equinox
Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 9, "Ode to Joy"
Support the Symphony!
Thank you for your past support of our Symphony. Your contributions are the reason that we've been able to offer beautiful music to our community for 100 years. As we plan our 100th Anniversary Celebration Season, we need your help more than ever - to bring you these exciting soloists, rich repertoire, and special events. Please donate today, and support our future; the BrSO's next 100 years!
Please consider supporting the Symphony in its mission to provide accessible, professional, and passionate classical music making to the Greater-Brockton community. Read more about ways to support the BrSO (including advertising opportunities for businesses) at Support the BrSO.
