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A Symphony of Seasons: Vermont's Musical Extravaganza

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is setting the stage for a remarkable year of music with a series of events that promise to captivate audiences across the state. From the ‘Summer of Love’ festival tour to the introspective 'East Meets West', and festive 'Holiday Pops', the VSO is ready to deliver a dazzling array of performances. Throughout the seasons, the orchestra, alongside talented guest artists, will bring to life a stunning repertoire of works that traverse genres and cultures, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Jun 1, 2025
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1. Summer Festival Tour 2025: Castleton
Come feel the love with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra as we embark on our 2025 Summer Festival Tour. This year’s dynamic program, Summer of Love, features works from across the world and a range of genres, including pieces from Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, John Williams’ Star Wars Theme, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, and pop hits such as “I Put A Spell On You” and “Nature Boy.” This summer the VSO welcomes mezzo Nikola Printz as the tour’s special guest vocalist.
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1 - 6 Jul, 2025
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Castleton, VT · Vermont State University Castleton Campus + 5 other locations

2. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! In Concert
Picnic in the concert meadow and enjoy the Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical score brought to life in concert by a full orchestra, soloists, and chorus, conducted by Christopher Ray. Set in Oklahoma in 1906, the musical depicts a love story between a farm girl and a cowboy and the growing rivalry between the cowboys and local farmers. The musical is the first written by the famous duo of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, and features well-loved tunes including “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin” and “Oklahoma”.
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13 - 15 Aug, 2025
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Stowe, VT · Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow

3. VSO at the Flynn: East Meets West
The 2025-26 season opens with one of the world’s leading tabla virtuosos, Grammy Award-winning musician Sandeep Das, a 21-year member of the Silk Road Ensemble and collaborator with Paquito D’Rivera, Bobby McFerrin, and Yo-Yo Ma amongst others. VSO also welcomes guest sitarist Rajib Karmakar to start the concert with the first movement of pioneering composer Ravi Shankar’s Symphony. Das follows with Sri Lankan/Canadian composer Dinuk Wijeratne’s brilliant Tabla Concerto, a three movement exploration of baroque, electronica, folk, and romantic styles. The concert completes its East/West connection with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, a hugely popular, sweeping work masterfully orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. The piece gives a distinct musical voice to visual art and shows the full colors and virtuosity of the orchestra.
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Sep 26, 2025
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Burlington, VT · The Flynn

4. East Meets West – Rutland
The 2025-26 season opens with one of the world’s leading tabla virtuosos, Grammy Award-winning musician Sandeep Das, a 21-year member of the Silk Road Ensemble and collaborator with Paquito D’Rivera, Bobby McFerrin, Yo-Yo Ma amongst others. VSO also welcomes guest sitarist Rajib Karmakar to start the concert with the first movement of pioneering composer Ravi Shankar’s Symphony. Das follows with Sri Lankan/Canadian composer Dinuk Wijeratne’s brilliant Tabla Concerto, a three movement exploration of baroque, electronica, folk, and romantic styles. The concert completes its East/West connection with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, a hugely popular, sweeping work masterfully orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. The piece gives a distinct musical voice to visual art and shows the full colors and virtuosity of the orchestra.
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Sep 27, 2025
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Rutland, VT · Paramount Theatre, VT

5. VSO at the Flynn: Pastoral Symphony
The natural world underscores VSO’s second concert at the Flynn in October, with birdsong, thunder, moonlight, and mushrooms as influence for a breadth of compositions. William Grant Still’s Wood Notes is inspired by the rich nature of the American South, and Chelsea Komschlies’ piece Mycelialore makes musical connections between fungal and neural networks in a piece commissioned by the League of American Orchestra’s Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program. The second half presents Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastorale”, a bucolic hymn to the countryside and nature. From stillness to dancing, and bird calls to storms, Beethoven’s ability to incorporate rural life in musical form is exemplified in the four movements of this work.
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Oct 25, 2025
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Burlington, VT · The Flynn

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14 - 16 Nov, 2025
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Bellows Falls, VT · Bellows Falls Opera House + 2 other locations

7. Holiday Pops – Barre
Celebrate December with the VSO’s festive music and a visit from Santa! Join Music Director Andrew Crust, guest singers, and your Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert that delivers a joyful mood for the season. Enjoy favorites like Sleigh Ride and selections from The Nutcracker, a new commission by Vermont composer Michael Schachter inspired by a Jewish folktale, a rousing audience holiday sing-a-long, a musical reading of selections from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and more!
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5 - 7 Dec, 2025
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Barre, VT · Barre Opera House + 2 other locations

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11 - 14 Dec, 2025
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Grafton, VT · Grafton Community Church + 3 other locations

9. David M. Wilson Farmers’ Night with the VSO Chorus
The annual free community concert this season features selections from Mozart’s Symphony No. 1 in E-flat Major, Debussy’s Gymnopedies, Ravel’s Bolero, and Frostiana, a setting of Robert Frost’s poems in a seven-movement suite of choral art songs with chamber orchestra by Randall Thompson. The evening also features the world premiere of a new piece by a Music-COMP student. Conducted by VSO Music Director Andrew Crust.
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Feb 11, 2026
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Montpelier, VT · Vermont State House

10. VSO at the Flynn: Love Notes
On Valentine’s Day, VSO welcomes Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh to perform Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1 in an eclectic concert mixing American and Romantic music. A student of VSO’s fourth music director Jaime Laredo, Koh is a hugely in-demand performer of contemporary violin repertoire with premieres of more than 100 works composed especially for her. Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1, one of the composer’s most often performed works, is preceded by Frank Zappa’s fast-paced, riveting piece from his 1993 album The Yellow Shark. For the romantic at heart, lush orchestral suites from Georges Bizet’s Carmen and music by 19th C. French composer Augusta Holmès complete the afternoon concert.
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Feb 14, 2026
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Burlington, VT · The Flynn

Conclusion
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra's upcoming events offer a diverse and enriching musical experience that spans seasons and genres. From classical symphonies to festive celebrations, each performance promises to captivate and inspire. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the world of orchestral music, the VSO's calendar offers something for everyone. With its commitment to excellence and community engagement, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra continues to be a cultural beacon in the region, bringing music to life in new and exciting ways.
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