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Have you heard? ‘Billings Symphony Live’ features concerts on YPR

Billings Symphony Live is back on Yellowstone Public Radio! The hour-long weekly program highlights the best of the Billings Symphony, produced and narrated by Ken Gilstrap.

Due to copyright on certain pieces of music, these programs can only be heard LIVE on Yellowstone Public Radio. Tune in at 11AM each Monday to get your weelky dose of Billings Symphony.

NEW SHOWS FROM THIS SEASON!

Airing Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11AM MST 

  • Bach Orchestral Suite No.3 – Air and Gavottes I and II (recorded live April 2022)
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 9 mats. 2,3 4 (recorded live April 2022)

 Airing Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11AM MST

  • Rossini – William Tell Overture (recorded live April 2022)
  • Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuez – featuring Rafael Aguirre (recorded live October 2021)
  • Williams – Star Wars – performed by Rafael Aguirre (recorded live October 2021)
  • Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, mvt 1 (recorded live April 2022)

Airing Monday, August 8, 2022 at 11AM MST

  • R. Strauss – Fanfare for the Vienna Philharmonic (recorded live February 2022)
  • Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf (from the 2022 Family Concert)
  • Meechan – Song of Hope (recorded live February 2022)
  • R. Strauss – Horn Concerto No.2 (recorded live February 2022)

Airing Monday, July 18 at 11AM MST

  • Copland – John Henry (from 2022 youth concert)
  • Copland – Appalachian Spring (recorded live February 2022)
  • Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini w/ Gabriella Martinez (recorded live September 2022)

Airing Monday, July 11 at 11AM MST

  • Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition w/ Gabriella Martinez (recorded live Sept. 2021)
  • Granados – Intermezzo
  • Falla – The Three-Cornered Hat Part I
  • Ginastera – Malambo from Estancia

Seattle-based Harpsichordist Byron Schenkman and Friends to Perform Sweeter Than Roses at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral in Billings, Montana

May 2, 2024

Billings, MT – May 2, 2022 – The Billings Symphony is pleased to announce the upcoming Sukin Series concert featuring Schenkman & Friends (Now known as Sound Salon) performing Sweeter…

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Billings Symphony Orchestra to share new season with Laurel patrons May 2

April 25, 2024

JACI WEBB Outlook Editor Apr 22, 2024 The Billings Symphony Orchestra is taking to the road to promote the new season and new opportunities for young patrons. Next stop —…

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Billings Symphony Orchestra to Present Season Finale on April 27 at the Alberta Bair Theater

April 15, 2024

BILLINGS, MT (April 12, 2024) – The Billings Symphony is thrilled to announce the exciting finale to its 2023/24 season, taking place on April 27 at the Alberta Bair Theater.…

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An evening of performance, exhibition, and exploration through art, music, dance, and film

March 28, 2024

Friday, April 5th, Billings, MT — Join us the “closer | together, moheh | stestove” event. Northern Cheyenne student musicians, dancers, and artists will accompany renowned Los Angeles-based musician and…

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High-flying aerialists join BSO for thrilling concert

March 26, 2024

JACI WEBB – Laurel Outlook Editor – Maestra Anne Harrigan opened the Billings Symphony Orchestra “Cirque” concert last weekend with the question, “Are you ready?” She correctly predicted that the…

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The Billings Symphony Orchestra Announces Auditions for Tenured and Substitute Musicians

February 26, 2024

FEBRUARY 26, 2023, BILLINGS MT – The Billings Symphony announces auditions for the Assistant Concertmaster and all String Sections. Live auditions for these tenured positions will take place on Sunday,…

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A CELEBRATION OF IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE: MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR ARKINS, BIGLEY & COULTER: A CELTIC EVENING

February 22, 2024

Billings, February 22, 2024 – Brace yourself for an enchanting evening filled with the captivating sounds of Irish music as Arkins, Bigley & Coulter: A Celtic Evening takes center stage…

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Symphony Sounds: Song for Humanity

February 6, 2024
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Johnny Gandelsman: Grammy-winning artist and Silkroad violinist presents a transformative musical journey at the Billings Depot

February 1, 2024

Billings, February 1, 2024 – We are delighted to introduce Johnny Gandelsman, one of the most revered violinists of our time and a Grammy-winning artist, as he graces both the…

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Renowned Maestro Robert Moody to deliver stupendous performance of Brahms’ “A German Requiem”

January 24, 2024

Billings, Montana – January, 23, 2024 The Billings Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce an exceptional concert with an array of exceptionally talented performers. Scheduled to captivate audiences on February…

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