Vocalist

Prepare to be spellbound by a musical masterpiece reborn. BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY isn’t simply a concert, it’s a musical experience that transcends time and genre. Immerse yourself in the sonic tapestry of David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album, Blackstar, reimagined for a 65-piece orchestra.

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Nashville Symphony Presents BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY: The Music of David Bowie

Shermerhorn Symphony Center

BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY celebrates David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album Blackstar—reimagined for a 65-piece orchestra and performed with the original Blackstar band.

BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie

Orchestra Hall

Embark on an otherworldly journey through David Bowie’s illustrious discography spanning decades of groundbreaking music. Propelled by a 65-piece orchestra, jazz quartet, and special guest performers, Artistic Director Donny McCaslin and conductor Jules Buckley present new arrangements of Bowie’s extraordinary music by world-renowned orchestrators including Tim Davies, Vince Mendoza, Maria Schneider, Jamshied Sharifi, Tony Visconti, and more.

California Center for the Arts

Artistic Director Donny McCaslin is best known as the saxophonist on David Bowie’s last album, Blackstar. The noted composer and bandleader has released a dozen albums over his genre-defying, GRAMMY-nominated career.

He now brings you BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY, the most electrifying presentation of Bowie’s final work to date. Set for a 55-70 piece orchestra featuring arrangements by some of the world’s best musicians, the evening is truly not to be missed!

Blackstar Symphony: The Music of David Bowie

Gaillard Center

Prepare to be transported by a musical masterpiece reborn. BLACKSTAR Symphony isn’t simply a concert; it’s a musical experience that transcends time and genre. Immerse yourself in the sonic tapestry of David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album, Blackstar, reimagined for a 65-piece orchestra and performed with the original Blackstar band. The evening culminates in a celebration of Bowie’s iconic song catalog, featuring touchstones like “Space Oddity,” “Life on Mars,” and “Heroes.” BLACKSTAR Symphony is a poignant tribute, and a celebration of pure musical genius.

Vocalist

David Poe

Events

Upcoming events

26 - 27 Jun, 2025

BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie · San Francisco Symphony

Past events

Jun 18, 2025

Nashville Symphony Presents BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY: The Music of David Bowie · Nashville Symphony

May 22, 2025

BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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