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

This dynamic chamber program pairs Classical clarity with twentieth-century intensity. After Beethoven’s graceful Quintet for Piano and Winds sets the stage, Carlos Simon’s be still and know offers a moment of reflection. Shostakovich’s dramatic Piano Quintet in G minor closes the evening with striking contrasts and unforgettable energy. PROGRAM LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Quintet in E […]

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 […]

Acclaimed chamber ensemble Imani Winds brings its signature artistry and adventurous programming to Brevard. The evening showcases Elliott Carter’s Quintet for Winds, Françaix’s sparkling Wind Quintet No. 2, and three works by Andy Akiho: Longing, the vibrant Synesthesia Suite, and the rousing Be Loud! Be Loved! Be Longing! PROGRAM ANDY AKIHO Longing ELLIOTT CARTER Quintet […]

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.

A Chamber concert featuring BMC Artist Faculty Two vivid works by Joan Tower, Petroushskates and Red Maple, open this program with rhythmic vitality and striking color. Saint-Saëns’s delightful Septet brings together an unusual ensemble of strings, trumpet, and piano, and Mozart’s Piano Trio in B-flat major provides a radiant and graceful conclusion. PROGRAM JOAN TOWER […]

Janiec Opera Company Brevard Festival Orchestra Dean Anthony, stage director Joshua Horsch, conductor The Janiec Opera Company presents The Falling and the Rising, a powerful contemporary opera by BMC Alum Zach Redler. Blending lyricism with dramatic intensity, the work follows a wounded soldier’s journey through memory, healing, and transformation. Performed with the Brevard Festival Orchestra, […]

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, […]

Janiec Opera Company Brevard Festival Orchestra Dean Anthony, stage director Joshua Horsch, conductor The Janiec Opera Company presents The Falling and the Rising, a powerful contemporary opera by BMC Alum Zach Redler. Blending lyricism with dramatic intensity, the work follows a wounded soldier’s journey through memory, healing, and transformation. Performed with the Brevard Festival Orchestra, […]

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 […]

Shanghai Quartet with Nicholas Tzavaras, cello Long-time favorites of Brevard audiences, the Shanghai Quartet returns this season with a program of classical elegance and global color. Haydn’s String Quartet in G minor and Zhou Long’s Chinese Folk Songs open the evening. Former Shanghai Quartet cellist and BMC’s own Nicholas Tzavaras joins the ensemble for Schubert’s […]

Internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough presents a recital spanning the piano’s rich history. Schubert and Brahms offer lyrical Romantic miniatures, while Schoenberg and Stockhausen explore bold twentieth-century sound worlds. Beethoven’s monumental “Waldstein” Sonata anchors the program, which concludes with Schumann’s vibrant Carnaval and Hough’s own arrangement of songs from Mary Poppins, blending virtuosity with […]

This program celebrates the vibrant textures of chamber music for five players. Barber’s beloved Summer Music for Wind Quintet and Onslow’s charming String Quintet lead to Dohnányi’s powerful Piano Quintet No. 2, a work of dramatic contrasts, rich harmonies, and brilliant ensemble writing that showcases the composer’s virtuosic command of chamber music. PROGRAM SAMUEL BARBER […]

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 […]

BMC Chamber Voices celebrates distinctive musical voices from around the world. Works by Greg Simon and Gabriela Lena Frank open the program, followed by Mozart’s brilliant Exsultate, jubilate. Music by Turina, Pärt, and Villa-Lobos completes the evening with lyricism, spirituality, and vibrant color. PROGRAM GREG SIMON Step Inside GABRIELA LENA FRANK Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout […]

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 […]

BMC Piano Faculty take center stage as we shine a spotlight on Brevard’s world-renowned piano program.

Janiec Opera Company Brevard Festival Orchestra Dean Anthony, stage director Emily Urbanek, conductor The Janiec Opera Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore. Filled with witty satire, charming characters, and unforgettable melodies, this operetta follows the romantic entanglements and social mishaps aboard a British naval ship. Performed with the Brevard Festival Orchestra, […]

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 […]

Janiec Opera Company Brevard Festival Orchestra Dean Anthony, stage director Emily Urbanek, conductor The Janiec Opera Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore. Filled with witty satire, charming characters, and unforgettable melodies, this operetta follows the romantic entanglements and social mishaps aboard a British naval ship. Performed with the Brevard Festival Orchestra, […]

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.

The Horszowski Piano Trio presents a program of dramatic and expressive chamber music. Bernstein’s early Piano Trio and Shostakovich’s deeply moving Piano Trio in E minor lead to Mendelssohn’s sweeping Piano Trio No. 2, a Romantic masterpiece filled with lyrical beauty and dazzling momentum. PROGRAM LEONARD BERNSTEIN Piano Trio DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Trio in E […]

Witness the future stars of classical music as Brevard’s most gifted high school and college pianists compete in the thrilling Piano Competition Finals. Each finalist will present a twenty-minute program, selected from diverse style periods, demonstrating their technical prowess and artistic expression. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the concert.

This chamber program brings together powerful voices from three centuries. Amy Beach’s Theme and Variations opens the evening with Romantic lyricism and deep imagination. Osvaldo Golijov’s dramatic The Last Round follows, inspired by the spirit of tango. Dvořák’s radiant Piano Quartet in E flat major concludes the program with warmth, vitality, and rich chamber interplay. […]

The Janiec Opera Company presents An Evening of Lerner & Loewe, celebrating one of Broadway’s most beloved songwriting teams. Featuring selections from iconic musicals such as My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Brigadoon, the program highlights the duo’s lyrical wit, sweeping melodies, and timeless theatrical magic.

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 […]