The BRO plans to wrap up this season with a program paying homage to the incomparable Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! We will be joining the 2023 "Asheville Amadeus" festival as we highlight one of his works, "Concertante Sinfonia" in E flat with Violinist Rachel Handman and Violist, Emily Schaad. This piece includes some of the last and possibly the best music Mozart wrote before leaving Salzburg for Vienna at age 25. Schaad will also be doubling as Guest Conductor for this piece! You will not want to miss this incredible talent and unique delivery!

In keeping with the Americana theme, the second half of the program features the BRO Winds performing classic works by several of the best-known American composers. 

Program:

Mozart, Amadeus – Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat Major

Soloists: Rachel Handman, Violin
Emily Schaad, Viola, Guest Conductor

Copland, Aaron- Appalachian Spring Suite for 13 instruments

Arlen and Harburg (arr. Custer) – “Over the Rainbow”

                        Soloist: Rienette Davis, Trombone

Gould, Morton-American Salute

Willson, Meredith (arr. Richard Hayman)- Selections from “The Music Man”

COVID POLICY

PLEASE NOTE: As of 11/10/2022, it is Blue Ridge Orchestra policy that, mask-wearing is OPTIONAL but strongly encouraged. The BRO also no longer requires vaccine verification.

Note also that those who are purchasing tickets for other household members are responsible for sharing this information with those individuals as well! We are committed to making music in a SAFE and welcoming environment.

Online ticket sales will end at 12pm on Thursday, May 11th, 2023. Tickets will be available at the door unless noted here. 

As an organization, we pride ourselves in upholding our mission to keep access to live music affordable and accessible.  If you are experiencing financial hardship and would love to attend one of our concerts, please reach out by emailing info@blueridgeorchestra or by leaving a voicemail at (828)782-3354. We will make every effort to accommodate your circumstance(s).