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 […]