WELCOME TO OUR 2020-2021 SEASON

The Baton Rouge Symphony (BRSO) announces the 75th Anniversary Season and the long-awaited return to the River Center Theater.

 For 75 years, the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra has enriched the lives of Greater Baton Rogue: from on-stage performances with astonishing guest artists and incredible local talent; to engaging offstage with the community. The 2021-2022 season will be a season of celebration and joy, raising the baton for the next 75 years.

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FULL SERIES
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Receive the complete Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestral Series and Lamar Family Chamber Series experience.

ORCHESTRAL SERIES
Enjoy bold masterworks specifically designed by the BRSO Board, staff and musicians to send you on a uplifting musical journey.

LAMAR FAMILY CHAMBER SERIES
Chamber concerts offer such intimate experiences between the audience and musicians. The small ensembles seem to be playing directly to each patron. Relish four unique concerts this fall.

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Enjoy the ultimate flexibility by becoming a 21/22 Choose Your Own subscriber. Mix and match three or more Orchestral or Chamber performances and complete your order through our website or call patron services for your custom savings!

2021-2022 BRSO SEASON SCHEDULE

ORCHESTRAL SERIES

Orchestral Series 1
Andrew Grams conducts Brahms
Thursday, January 27, 2022 – 7:30pm
River Center Theater
Andrew Grams, conductor
Richard Lin, violin

WEBER: Overture to Der Freischutz
STRAVINSKY: Concerto in E-flat
“Dumbarton Oaks”
BRAHMS: Violin Concerto

Orchestral Series 2
Julian Kuerti conducts Dvořák
Thursday, March 10, 2022– 7:30pm
River Center Theater
Julian Kuerti, conductor
Zuill Bailey, cello

GOTTSCHALK: Symphony No. 1
SAINT-SAËNS: Cello Concerto
DVORÁK: Symphony No. 8

Orchestral Series 3
Kazem Abdullah conducts Tchaikovsky
Thursday, April 7, 2022– 7:30pm
River Center Theater
Kazem Abdullah, conductor
Matthew Hakkarainen, violin

ROSSINI: Overture to La Gazza Ladra
SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6, Pathétique

Orchestral Series 4
Beethoven 9
Friday, May 20, 2022 – 8:00pm
River Center Theater
Timothy Muffitt, conductor
Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus
SATB Soloists

Beethoven         Symphony No. 9

SPECIAL CONCERTs

75th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Friday, November 5, 2021
6:00pm – Dinner; 8:00pm - Concert
Timothy Muffitt, conductor
Jon Nakamatsu, piano

TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto 1 in b-flat minor

Series packages do not include Special Concerts.