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A Symphony of Seasons: Grand Rapids Symphony's 2025 Event Lineup

The Grand Rapids Symphony is set to captivate audiences with its stellar 2025 event lineup, featuring a blend of classical masterpieces and contemporary favorites. From cinematic experiences like 'Shrek 2' and 'The Lord of the Rings' live performances to timeless orchestral works by Beethoven and Ravel, this season promises something for every musical taste. Noteworthy performers such as Ben Folds and Mariachi Cobre will bring their unique styles to the stage, making each event a distinctive celebration of music and culture.

Jul 1, 2025
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1. Shrek 2
The most successful film in this beloved animation franchise, Shrek 2 features the vocal talents of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese and Julie Andrews, along with an enchanting orchestral score by acclaimed composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
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Jul 9, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · DeVos Performance Hall

2. Opening Night: Ode to Joy
The Grand Rapids Symphony opens its 96th season with an Ode to Joy! Marcelo Lehninger conducts a must hear performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.9.
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12 - 13 Sep, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · DeVos Performance Hall

3. Mariachi Cobre
Mariachi Cobre, founded in 1971, is celebrating its 51st anniversary as a musical ensemble. For 39 years they have been the mariachi ambassador to the world performing for millions of visitors at Epcot Center, Disney World in Orlando, Florida since 1982. Originally based in Tucson, Arizona, the group was formed by Randy Carrillo, a veteran of the first mariachi youth group in the U.S., Mariachi Juvenil Los Changuitos Feos De Tucson. In addition to Randy, the original group included his brother, Steve Carillo, on trumpet and Mack Ruiz on violin. The members of Mariachi Cobre are: Steve Carrillo - Director (trumpet), Miguel Molina (trumpet), Joe Baca (violin), Hector Gama (violin), Israel Molina (violin), Aaron Piedra (violin), Roberto Romo (violin), Carlos Gama (violin), Louie Ranjel (vihuela), Omar Olivas (guitar) and Alex Garcia (guitarron). The group has accompanied a wide range of mariachi and non-mariachi artists including Linda Ronstadt, Lucha Villa, Lola Beltran, Ana Gabriel, Guadalupe Pineda, Julio Iglesias, and Vikki Carr. They have also performed with nearly 50 symphony orchestras across the U. S. and Mexico.
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Sep 20, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · DeVos Performance Hall

4. Sailing Through French Seas
Journey through the French Seas with the Grand Rapids Symphony. Start the journey with Ravel's composition of Une barque sur l’océan, also known as A Ship on the Ocean. To conclude the night at sea, Debussy's famous composition La Mer ends our journey!
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26 - 27 Sep, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · DeVos Performance Hall

5. Ben Folds with the Grand Rapids Symphony
Ben Folds is a famous American singer-songwriter who will be bringing his love for Rock music and some of his hits to the Grand Rapids Symphony!
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Oct 4, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · DeVos Performance Hall

6. Dvořák and the Americas
Get ready for an amazing concert with guest conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados and cello player Santiago Canon Valencia. The Grand Rapids Symphony presents, Dvořák and the Americas.
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17 - 18 Oct, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · DeVos Performance Hall

7. Music of Hans Zimmer
Grand Rapids Symphony presents a night highlighting the work of a German film score composer and music producer, Hans Zimmer!
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24 - 25 Oct, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · DeVos Performance Hall

8. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring in Concert
In The Fellowship of the Ring, the young Hobbit Frodo Baggins inherits a ring; but this ring is no mere trinket. It is the One Ring, an instrument of absolute power that could allow Sauron, the dark Lord of Mordor, to rule Middle-earth and enslave its peoples. Frodo, together with a Fellowship that includes his loyal Hobbit friends, Humans, a Wizard, a Dwarf and an Elf, must take the One Ring across Middle-earth to Mount Doom, where it first was forged, and destroy it forever. Such a journey means venturing deep into territory manned by Sauron, where he is amassing his army of Orcs. And it is not only external evils that the Fellowship must combat, but also internal dissension and the corrupting influence of the One Ring itself. The course of future history is entwined with the fate of the Fellowship.
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Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · DeVos Performance Hall

9. An Evening Concert with Marcelo
An evening at St. Cecilia's is a one-of-a-kind experience! Marcelo Lehninger leads the DeVos Quartet into performing Mozart's must-hear composition of Symphony No. 36, or known as "Linz."
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Nov 7, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · St. Cecilia Music Center

10. Coffee with Marcelo
Coffee with conductor Marcelo Lehninger is a great way to start your morning off! Come to St. Cecilia's to hear the DeVos Quartet perform must-hear hits such as Mozart's Symphony No. 36. Coffee and doughnuts will be available before the concert.
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Nov 7, 2025
Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Rapids, MI · St. Cecilia Music Center

Conclusion
The Grand Rapids Symphony's 2025 season is a celebration of musical diversity and cultural richness. With an exciting lineup ranging from classical legends to modern maestros, each event is an invitation to explore the world through the universal language of music. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or a first-time attendee, this season promises unforgettable experiences that will resonate long after the final note has been played. Join the Grand Rapids Symphony for a year filled with musical discovery and community engagement.
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