Brevard Music Center Orchestra Keith Lockhart, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano The Brevard Music Center Orchestra opens the 90th anniversary season with a thrilling program featuring pianist Garrick Ohlsson in Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2. Anna Clyne’s vibrant Masquerade sets an energetic tone, while Beethoven’s monumental Eroica Symphony brings the evening to a triumphant close […]

Nathan Chester and The Old Souls present a fun tribute to the golden age of Motown! With soaring vocals, tight harmonies, and an irresistible rhythm section, the group revives the timeless hits that defined an era. This electrifying concert celebrates the artists and songs that helped shape the sound of American soul and popular music.

Brevard Sinfonia Keith Lockhart, conductor Charles Vernon and David Jackson, trombones Scott Hartman, bass trombone Aubrey Foard, tuba Keith Lockhart and the Brevard Sinfonia salute America 250 with a concert celebrating the richness of American orchestral music. Barber’s spirited Overture to The School for Scandal opens the program, followed by James Stephenson’s PILLARS, a concerto […]

Acclaimed singer-songwriters Shannon Whitworth and Woody Platt join the Brevard Festival Orchestra for a special evening of folk and Americana. Warm vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and roots-inspired sounds are reimagined with the vibrant colors of the orchestra—creating a concert that celebrates storytelling, melody, and the enduring spirit of American music

Tomorrow’s stars take center stage! Witness the thrilling final round of our annual competition, where exceptional young musicians compete for the chance to win a full scholarship to Brevard 2027 and perform as soloists with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in our “Soloists of Tomorrow” concert on July 26.

Brevard Music Center Orchestra Anna Rakitina, conductor Nancy Zhou, violin Carlos Simon’s Festive Fanfare and Overture launches this exciting orchestral program, followed by Shostakovich’s intense and virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 1. Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 brings the evening to a powerful close with lush lyricism and one of the most monumental finales in the symphonic […]

Brevard Concert Orchestra Brevard Symphonic Winds Ken Lam and Kraig Alan Williams, conductors Celebrate America 250 with an exhilarating Independence Day concert of American classics and patriotic favorites. Enjoy rousing marches and inspiring tributes Celebrate Independence Day with an exhilarating program of American classics and patriotic favorites. The Brevard Concert Orchestra and Brevard Symphonic Winds […]

Brevard Sinfonia Naomi Woo, conductor Leonardo Soto, timpani Brevard Sinfonia, led by Naomi Woo, presents a program of striking contrast and scale. Artist faculty member Leonardo Soto performs Andy Akiho’s Timpani Concerto, a BMC co-commission with the Houston Symphony, heard here in only its second performance. The evening concludes with Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, the […]

A bold and exhilarating celebration of brass, featuring BMC’s Artist Faculty, College Brass, and High School Brass Ensembles. From regal fanfares to powerful ensemble works, this program highlights the brilliance, richness, and commanding presence of brass music at its finest.

Brevard Music Center Orchestra JoAnn Falletta, conductor Soloist Camille Thomas, cello JoAnn Falletta leads the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in a program of brilliance and vitality. Cellist Camille Thomas performs Tchaikovsky’s elegant Variations on a Rococo Theme, a showcase of lyricism and virtuosity. Music by Joan Tower opens the evening, and Nielsen’s powerful Fourth Symphony, […]

The Buena Vista Orchestra celebrates the enduring legacy of Cuban music made famous by the Buena Vista Social Club. Blending traditional son, bolero, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, the ensemble delivers an evening of vibrant melodies and infectious grooves—a world-renowned musical tradition that continues to captivate audiences around the globe.

Brevard Sinfonia JoAnn Falletta, conductor Paul Neubauer, viola Maestra JoAnn Falletta continues the weekend’s concerts with the Brevard Sinfonia. The program is highlighted by the world premiere of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Viola Concerto, performed by violist Paul Neubauer. Morton Gould’s Cowboy Rhapsody opens the concert, and brilliant orchestral suites by Roussel and Ravel complete the […]

Brevard Concert Orchestra Ken Lam, conductor The Brevard Concert Orchestra takes the stage in a program of powerful orchestral works. Brahms’s Tragic Overture opens the concert with dark intensity, while Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from ‘On the Town’ brings theatrical flair and lively rhythm. Shostakovich’s epic Symphony No. 10 concludes the evening with dramatic orchestration […]

Brevard Music Center Orchestra Rune Bergmann, conductor Sir Stephen Hough, piano The Brevard Music Center Orchestra, led by Rune Bergmann, presents a program of grandeur and virtuosity. Pianist Sir Stephen Hough returns to the stage in a performance of Brahms’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 1. Strauss’s breathtaking An Alpine Symphony follows, portraying an epic journey […]

Brevard Sinfonia Earl Lee, conductor Amaryn Olmeda, violin Conductor Earl Lee leads the Brevard Sinfonia in a colorful orchestral program. Featuring violinist Amaryn Olmeda in Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, a work of lyrical beauty and sparkling virtuosity. Berlioz’s exuberant Roman Carnival Overture launches the concert, while Mendelssohn’s beloved “Italian” Symphony concludes the evening with […]

Six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell presents a magical evening at the Brevard Music Center on July 19 for the final show of his solo tour! Widely regarded as one of the most respected artists of his generation, the Six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter has a rare gift for capturing life’s deepest emotions and transforming them […]

The Brevard Symphonic Winds presents an evening of powerful and expressive music. D. J. Sparr’s Electric Guitar Concerto, a BMC co-commission, showcases the dynamic possibilities of the instrument in a vibrant contemporary work. The program culminates in James Barnes’s Symphony No. 3, a deeply moving and monumental composition that stands among the most significant works […]

Brevard Music Center Orchestra Keith Lockhart, conductor Gil Shaham, violin Emma Marhefka, soprano Keith Lockhart leads the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in a program of symphonic brilliance. Mahler’s luminous Symphony No. 4 opens the evening, featuring BMC alum Emma Marhefka in the radiant final movement that envisions a child’s view of heaven. The concert concludes […]

Brevard Sinfonia Shih-Hung Young, conductor Experience Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like never before! The Brevard Sinfonia performs John Williams’s iconic score live while the film unfolds on the big screen. Movie Night returns this summer with the epic finale of the original Star Wars trilogy brought thrillingly to life. PROGRAM JOHN WILLIAMS Star […]

Brevard Music Center Orchestra Ken Lam, conductor BMC Concerto Competition winners Brevard’s top young musicians take center stage! Winners of the 2026 Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition perform with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra. Featuring some of the most exciting rising stars in classical music, this concert is an annual audience favorite! PROGRAM TO […]

Experience the pulse-pounding excitement of BMC’s Percussion Studio! Students and faculty deliver an electrifying showcase of rhythm and precision with dazzling drumming, syncopated grooves, and boundless energy. This high-impact performance promises fun for the whole family.

Brevard Symphonic Winds Kraig Alan Williams, conductor Brevard Concert Orchestra Keith Lockhart, conductor Brevard’s exceptional high school ensembles take the spotlight under conductors Keith Lockhart and Kraig Alan Williams in a program of dramatic scale. Music by Holst and Michael Daugherty opens the evening, culminating in Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, celebrated for its lush lyricism […]

Brevard Sinfonia Ken Lam, conductor Sophia Liu, piano Ken Lam conducts Brevard Sinfonia in a program rich in color and rhythmic vitality. Pianist Sophia Liu performs Liszt’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 1, a dazzling showcase of virtuosity and orchestral interplay. BMC faculty composer David Dzubay’s evocative Ridgeline opens the concert, while Brahms’s Variations on a […]

Brevard Music Center Orchestra and Chorus Keith Lockhart, conductor Yo-Yo Ma, cello Reginald Smith, Jr., baritone David Gresham, chorus master Legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins the Brevard Music Center Orchestra for our season finale. Conducted by Keith Lockhart, the program features Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto and Walton’s electrifying Belshazzar’s Feast—bringing instrumental and vocal forces on […]

Hosted by 19-time GRAMMY winner Béla Fleck, this concert is the culmination of our renowned banjo camp. Celebrated faculty will join Béla and other special guests for a unique performance displaying the wonderful diversity of the banjo.

Curated by visionary fiddler Casey Driessen, Fiddle Forward is the culminating concert of our annual Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp! This dynamic evening features our world-class faculty, including fiddlers/violinists Darol Anger, Mikael Marin (Sweden), Kathleen Parks, Cedric Watson, and Casey, drummer Jeff Sipe, bassist Bryn Davies, and guitarist Clay Ross, alongside standout camp participants. Together, they […]