Contemporary composer Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring is one of the most decisively American pieces of symphonic music ever composed. Copland was able to make traditional music innovative with his use of folk hymns and melodies based on traditional American music, making classical compositions relatable to the common citizen. Copland’s Eight Poems of Emily Dickinson was naturally inspired by Dickinson’s poetry and will be presented with the assistance of the always lovely and radiant soprano, Emily Pulley. Come see this groundbreaking work come to life in the hands of Music Director Marcelo Bussiki and the BVSO musicians.
Another favorite composer will close this performance: Mozart composed his Symphony No. 25 when he was only 17 years old. In true teen angst form, this work is considered to be Mozart’s first “tragic” symphony and was written in a “storm and stress” style featuring dramatic emotional extremes often represented by minor keys, sudden changes in tempo, dynamics, and expressive music elements.
Asleep at the Wheel is an American country music classic based out of Austin, TX. The band has won TEN Grammy Awards since their 1970 inception, released over TWENTY albums, and has logged more than TWENTY singles on the Billboard country charts. See them as never before – backed by the full BVSO orchestra – bringing new excitement to Asleep at the Wheel favorites. Celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2020, “the Wheel” has driven the genre to the edge, explored new territories, picked up new passengers along the way and crisscrossed the country to the delight of fans and critics alike. Asleep at the Wheel has recently brought a fresh look, sound and new album in 2018. Traveling as an 6-piece band, talented additions on vocals, fiddle, mandolin, keyboard, and bass have instilled a newfound energy and their own unique style within the outstanding musicianship of this seasoned group. “Everything this act has ever released is simply spectacular.”- Billboard Magazine (2010)
Note: This event is separate from the subscription season and is not included in the purchase price of regular season tickets.
Get all your spring and summer shopping done in one place! Just in time for Graduations, Easter, Mother’s Day gifts, and summer weddings, the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra presents its highly anticipated 8th Annual Premiere Market, the only upscale juried market in the seven county Brazos Valley area. The 2020 Premiere Market will be held on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th, located at the state of the art facility at the Brazos County EXPO in Bryan on Leonard Road.
The Market features on-trend merchants selling unique specialty items, home accessories, clothing, gourmet foods, jewelry and much more. The 2020 Premiere Market hours will be on from 9am to 5pm on both Friday AND Saturday!
A Movie in Concert—Experience the iconic film again with the thrill of live music! Fans will be able to relive the epic and beloved first movie of the Star Wars saga with John Williams’ marvelously memorable music played live by our orchestra and synchronized with the movie. Join Luke, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewie in the original intergalactic classic with the BVSO performing the Oscar®-winning score. Bring the entire family to see this movie on the big screen—your kids have likely not been able to see this modern cinema classic in full scale grandeur ever before, and it’s probably been awhile since you have too!
“To call the resulting event thrilling would be an understatement.” CinemaRetro
Questions? CALL THE SYMPHONY OFFICE AT 979-696-6100 OR Email to office@bvso.org
2020 Derby Day Chairs Cindy & Taylor Craigen an Co-Chairs Merrilee & Matt Prochaska invite you to JOIN US for The Brazos Valley Symphony Society’s SEVENTEENTH Running of this Legendary Evening!
Derby Day 2020 is within sight! This award-winning annual gala is the major fundraising effort of the Brazos Valley Symphony Society, a non-profit organization that supports and maintains the high artistic standards of the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra. The Society promotes cultural and music education opportunities for our community and our children. Proceeds from the evening support the Symphony and help make possible the many concerts and children’s programs available to the Brazos Valley community.
Come see the Kentucky Derby, broadcast live from Churchill Downs to our fabulous location at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center -Doug Pitcock ’49 on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The starting gates open at 4:30 pm for pre-race activities leading up to the “greatest two minutes in sports,” exciting Live Auction experiences, our famous Derby Hat Parade, a fabulous Silent Auction, incredible cuisine, and dancing to great music will complete the evening.
Derby Day has been a packed house for many years. Table placement is based on both commitment date and sponsorship level – reserve your table early for the best table placement on the floor! Table Sponsorship Information Packet available below.
BVSO Season Tickets are on sale NOW call the office at 979.696.6100! Join us as Music Director Marcelo Bussiki and the orchestra display a colorful and dramatic array of outstanding live performances . . . Get ready to turn “A Kaleidoscope of Classics” in Season 38 and see all these symphonic favorites in a whole new light!
