UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct 27-28, 2018
Tango CalienteWe transform the Forum stage into a sizzling hot dance floor as the Pops season opens with a program of fiery tangos performed by award-winning dancers from Argentina, singer Camille Zamora and internationally-acclaimed bandoneón artist, Hector Del Curto
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $20 - $95 Presented by Capital BlueCross
Nov 17-18, 2018
November MasterworksOn the first half, one of Rossini’s most delightful overtures is followed by Ravel’s exquisite orchestral suite and the World Premiere of a new piano concerto by Christopher Theofanidis. After intermission, Beethoven 5!
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $19 - $89
Nov 19, 2018
HSYO Fall ConcertJoin the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Youth String Orchestra as they kick off their 2018/19 season. The Capital Region’s most talented young musicians perform under the direction of Maestros Gregory Woodbridge and Krista Kriel.
Mon. 7 PM, The Forum Tickets: $12 Adult, $6 Student
Dec 15, 2018
HSYO Ho! Ho! Ho!Join the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Youth String Orchestra for a FREE concert as they perform seasonal favorites and light-classics. Rumor has it Santa might even be there!
12 Noon, Strawberry Square Atrium FREE (No ticket needed.)
Jan 12-13, 2019
January MasterworksThis Masterworks includes two very different takes on the waltz, one by Viennese composer, Johann Strauss, the other by the Frenchman, Maurice Ravel. After intermission, listen to the monumental 11th Symphony of Shostakovich, subtitled "The Year 1905."
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $19 - $89
Jan 26-27, 2019
Tribute to Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd WebberWe salute the two most successful Broadway composers of the past 50 yrs. Three star Broadway vocalists join the HSO to sing favorite songs from megahit shows like Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Phantom of the Opera!
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $20 - $95 Presented by Capital BlueCross
Feb 09-10, 2019
February MasterworksRichard Strauss’s last tone poem finds the composer at his most descriptive as he takes us on an ascent, and then a descent, of an imposing mountain peak. The two most popular scores by Alan Hovhaness and Aaron Copland complete the alpine-themed program.
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $19 - $89
Feb 11, 2019
HSYO Winter ConcertThe Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Youth String Orchestra start the New Year off with an inspired performance of orchestral classics under the direction of Maestros Gregory Woodbridge and Krista Kriel.
7 PM, The Forum Tickets: $12 Adult, $6 Adult
Mar 02-03, 2019
Denzal Sinclair sings the Nat King Cole SongbookThe year 2019 marks the 100th birthday year for the immortal Nat King Cole. We celebrate by bringing vocalist Denzal Sinclaire to Harrisburg to sing the legendary singer’s biggest hits. Close your eyes and you’ll think it’s Nat himself!
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $20 - $95 Presented by Capital BlueCross
Mar 16-17, 2019
March MasterworksIn March, HSO Principal Oboe Andreas Oeste performs Strauss’s late masterpiece, the beautiful Oboe Concerto from 1945. To open the program, Stuart shows off the HSO’s virtuoso strings and then closes with one of Mozart’s greatest symphonies.
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $19 - $89
Apr 13-14, 2019
April MasterworksFrench composer Francis Poulenc’s choral masterpiece, Gloria, is performed along with music by Korngold (best known for his brilliant film scores from Hollywood’s “Golden Age”), Villa-Lobos and Prokofiev.
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $19 - $89
Apr 17, 2019
Stuart & FriendsThe annual Stuart and Friends chamber music concert returns to the ideal and intimate setting of Gamut Theatre 15 N. 4th St. in Harrisburg.
Wed. 7:30 PM, Gamut Theatre Tickets: $22 Adult, $11 Student / Youth (25 and under)
Apr 27-28, 2019
Whole Lotta Shakin': Swing to Rock with Dave BennettMulti-instrumentalist/vocalist phenom Dave Bennett brings his high-energy band to trace the “roots of pop,” beginning with the swing era and moving through Rockabilly, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, the Beatles, and other genre-defining stars.
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $20 - $95 Presented by Capital BlueCross Guest Artist Sponsor: M&T Bank
May 12, 2019
HSYO Mother's Day ConcertCelebrate Mother’s Day with family and music! The Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Youth String Orchestra perform orchestral favorites under the direction of Maestros Gregory Woodbridge and Krista Kriel.
3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $12 Adult, $6 Student
May 18-19, 2019
May MasterworksOur season concludes with the ever-popular New World Symphony by Dvorák. On the first half, English composer Arnold Bax’s atmospheric musical portrait of the Tintagel castle on England’s Cornwall coast, plus a new violin concerto by Jonathan Leshnoff.
Sat. 8 PM, Sun. 3 PM, The Forum Tickets: $19 - $89 Presented by the Hall Foundation
Let’s bring Music to Life!
The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra relies on community support to accomplish its musical and educational mission. Join our growing community of music lovers who support the Harrisburg Symphony with a contribution to the Annual Fund.
YOUTH SYMPHONY
The Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestras enrich the lives of young people within a musical community. We provide the finest possible training, practice and performance opportunities, enabling our students to learn, share and enjoy the power of music.
LEARNING
The Harrisburg Symphony produces and presents numerous educational and youth-oriented activities that reach thousands of people each season. The planning and execution of these activities are the responsibility of Education Director, Mark Hunsberger, and the Harrisburg Symphony Education Committee
