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May
BMC Presents: Bryan Sutton’s NC Guitar Celebration
Sat 30 May 2026
BMC Presents

BMC Presents: Bryan Sutton’s NC Guitar Celebration

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Brevard Music Center and Mountain Song Productions proudly present the 5th Annual North Carolina Guitar Celebration, hosted by GRAMMY award-winning flatpicking master Bryan Sutton—one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation. This star-studded event brings together an extraordinary lineup including Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal, and more, for a night honoring the state’s rich guitar… Read more

Jun
BMC Presents: Branford Marsalis with Jazz@Brevard
Thu 11 Jun 2026
BMC Presents

BMC Presents: Branford Marsalis with Jazz@Brevard

Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Jazz legend Branford Marsalis returns to BMC to join our all-star faculty and students. Join us for a swinging night of beloved tunes and timeless standards. Jazz legend Branford Marsalis has a decades-long multifaceted career spanning across multiple genres, including jazz and classical as both a performer and a composer and collaborations with a diverse… Read more

Balourdet Quartet
Tue 23 Jun 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Balourdet Quartet

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

From Romantic warmth to cosmic imagination, this program explores the vast expressive possibilities of the string quartet. Amy Beach’s richly lyrical quartet, Eleanor Alberga’s vibrant Second Quartet, and Nicky Sohn’s Galaxy Back to You lead the journey, before Brahms’s radiant Third Quartet brings the evening to a brilliant close. This performance marks the Balourdet Quartet’s… Read more

World of Schumann
Wed 24 Jun 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

World of Schumann

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

Join us as we explore the remarkable artistic circle surrounding Robert and Clara Schumann. Robert Schumann’s imaginative Fantasiestücke opens the program, followed by Clara Schumann’s passionate Piano Trio in G minor. Brahms, a close friend and admirer of the Schumanns, brings the evening to a powerful close with his sweeping Piano Quartet No. 3 in… Read more

The Marriage of Figaro
Thu 25 Jun 2026
Opera

The Marriage of Figaro

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 7:30 pm
Porter Center, Brevard College

The Janiec Opera Company opens its season with one of the greatest comic operas ever written. Brimming with wit, romance, and dazzling ensembles, The Marriage of Figaro unfolds through a whirlwind of clever disguises, tangled relationships, and quick-thinking servants. Mozart’s irresistible score makes this timeless story as vibrant and entertaining today as ever. Read more

Opening Night: Garrick Ohlsson Plays Rachmaninoff
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Symphony

Opening Night: Garrick Ohlsson Plays Rachmaninoff

Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

The Brevard Music Center Orchestra opens the 90th anniversary season with a thrilling program featuring pianist Garrick Ohlsson in Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2. Anna Clyne’s vibrant Masquerade sets an energetic tone, while Beethoven’s monumental Eroica Symphony brings the evening to a triumphant close with music that forever changed the symphonic tradition. Read more

The Marriage of Figaro
Sat 27 Jun 2026
Opera

The Marriage of Figaro

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 2:00 pm
Porter Center, Brevard College

The Janiec Opera Company opens its season with one of the greatest comic operas ever written. Brimming with wit, romance, and dazzling ensembles, The Marriage of Figaro unfolds through a whirlwind of clever disguises, tangled relationships, and quick-thinking servants. Mozart’s irresistible score makes this timeless story as vibrant and entertaining today as ever. Read more

BMC Presents: Nathan Chester And The Old Souls Motown Revival
Sat 27 Jun 2026
BMC Presents

BMC Presents: Nathan Chester And The Old Souls Motown Revival

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Nathan Chester and The Old Souls present a fun tribute to the golden age of Motown! With soaring vocals, tight harmonies, and an irresistible rhythm section, the group revives the timeless hits that defined an era. This electrifying concert celebrates the artists and songs that helped shape the sound of American soul and popular music. Read more

America 250
Sun 28 Jun 2026
Symphony

America 250

Sunday, June 28, 2026, 3:00 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Keith Lockhart and the Brevard Sinfonia salute America 250 with a concert celebrating the richness of American orchestral music. Barber’s spirited Overture to The School for Scandal opens the program, followed by James Stephenson’s PILLARS, a concerto showcasing the power and virtuosity of the low brass. Works by Copland and Carlos Simon complete an afternoon… Read more

Beethoven’s Ghost Trio
Mon 29 Jun 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Beethoven’s Ghost Trio

Monday, June 29, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

Inspired by Beethoven’s mysterious “Ghost” Trio, this program explores music of imagination and contrast. Jim Stephenson’s Quartet for a New Tomorrow opens the evening, followed by Bartók’s vibrant Contrasts. Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D major closes the program with its haunting slow movement and electrifying finale. Read more

BMC Presents: Shannon Whitworth and Woody Platt with Orchestra
Tue 30 Jun 2026
BMC Presents

BMC Presents: Shannon Whitworth and Woody Platt with Orchestra

Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Acclaimed singer-songwriters Shannon Whitworth and Woody Platt join the Brevard Festival Orchestra for a special evening of folk and Americana. Warm vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and roots-inspired sounds are reimagined with the vibrant colors of the orchestra—creating a concert that celebrates storytelling, melody, and the enduring spirit of American music Read more

Jul
Shostakovich Piano Quintet
Wed 1 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Shostakovich Piano Quintet

Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

This dynamic chamber program pairs Classical clarity with twentieth-century intensity. After Beethoven’s graceful Piano Quartet sets the stage, Carlos Simon’s be still and know offers a moment of reflection. Shostakovich’s dramatic Piano Quintet in G minor closes the evening with striking contrasts and unforgettable energy. Read more

Brahms Symphony No. 4
Fri 3 Jul 2026
Symphony

Brahms Symphony No. 4

Friday, July 3, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Carlos Simon’s Festive Fanfare and Overture launches this exciting orchestral program, followed by Shostakovich’s intense and virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 1. Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 brings the evening to a powerful close with lush lyricism and one of the most monumental finales in the symphonic repertoire. Read more

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops
Sat 4 Jul 2026
Symphony

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops

Saturday, July 4, 2026, 2:00 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Celebrate America 250 with an exhilarating Independence Day concert of American classics and patriotic favorites. Enjoy rousing marches and inspiring tributes Celebrate Independence Day with an exhilarating program of American classics and patriotic favorites. The Brevard Concert Orchestra and Brevard Symphonic Winds present rousing marches, beloved Broadway and film music, and stirring tributes to the… Read more

Bruckner’s Romantic Symphony
Sun 5 Jul 2026
Symphony

Bruckner’s Romantic Symphony

Sunday, July 5, 2026, 3:00 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Brevard Sinfonia, led by Naomi Woo, presents a program of striking contrast and scale. Artist faculty member Leonardo Soto performs Andy Akiho’s Timpani Concerto, a BMC co-commission with the Houston Symphony, heard here in only its second performance. The evening concludes with Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, the “Romantic,” a landmark work of depth, color, and… Read more

Imani Winds
Mon 6 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Imani Winds

Monday, July 6, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

Acclaimed chamber ensemble Imani Winds brings its signature artistry and adventurous programming to Brevard. The program features music by Andy Akiho, including Longing and the vibrant Synesthesia Suite, alongside Elliott Carter’s brilliant Quintet for Piano and Winds. Françaix’s sparkling Wind Quintet No. 2 concludes the evening with wit, elegance, and virtuosic ensemble playing. Read more

Mozart Piano Trio
Wed 8 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Mozart Piano Trio

Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

A Chamber concert featuring BMC Artist Faculty Two vivid works by Joan Tower, Petroushskates and Red Maple, open this program with rhythmic vitality and striking color. Saint-Saëns’s delightful Septet brings together an unusual ensemble of strings, trumpet, and piano, and Mozart’s Piano Trio in B-flat major provides a radiant and graceful conclusion. Read more

The Falling and The Rising
Thu 9 Jul 2026
Opera

The Falling and The Rising

Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:30 pm
Porter Center, Brevard College

The Janiec Opera Company presents The Falling and the Rising, a powerful contemporary opera by BMC Alum Zach Redler. Blending lyricism with dramatic intensity, the work follows a wounded soldier’s journey through memory, healing, and transformation. Performed with the Brevard Festival Orchestra, this moving story explores resilience, sacrifice, and the path toward renewal. Read more

Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations
Fri 10 Jul 2026
Symphony

Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations

Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

JoAnn Falletta leads the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in a program of brilliance and vitality. Cellist Camille Thomas performs Tchaikovsky’s elegant Variations on a Rococo Theme, a showcase of lyricism and virtuosity. Music by Joan Tower opens the evening, and Nielsen’s powerful Fourth Symphony, “The Inextinguishable,” concludes the program with driving energy and triumphant spirit. Read more

The Falling and The Rising
Sat 11 Jul 2026
Opera

The Falling and The Rising

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 2:00 pm
Porter Center, Brevard College

The Janiec Opera Company presents The Falling and the Rising, a powerful contemporary opera by BMC Alum Zach Redler. Blending lyricism with dramatic intensity, the work follows a wounded soldier’s journey through memory, healing, and transformation. Performed with the Brevard Festival Orchestra, this moving story explores resilience, sacrifice, and the path toward renewal. Read more

BMC Presents: The Buena Vista Orchestra
Sat 11 Jul 2026
BMC Presents

BMC Presents: The Buena Vista Orchestra

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

The Buena Vista Orchestra celebrates the enduring legacy of Cuban music made famous by the Buena Vista Social Club. Blending traditional son, bolero, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, the ensemble delivers an evening of vibrant melodies and infectious grooves—a world-renowned musical tradition that continues to captivate audiences around the globe. Read more

Daphnis and Chloé
Sun 12 Jul 2026
Symphony

Daphnis and Chloé

Sunday, July 12, 2026, 3:00 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Maestra JoAnn Falletta continues the weekend’s concerts with the Brevard Sinfonia. The program is highlighted by the world premiere of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Viola Concerto, performed by violist Paul Neubauer. Morton Gould’s Cowboy Rhapsody opens the concert, and brilliant orchestral suites by Roussel and Ravel complete the afternoon. Read more

Shanghai Quartet
Mon 13 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Shanghai Quartet

Monday, July 13, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

Long-time favorites of Brevard audiences, the Shanghai Quartet returns this season with a program of classical elegance and global color. Haydn’s String Quartet in G minor and Zhou Long’s Chinese Folk Songs open the evening. Former Shanghai Quartet cellist and BMC’s own Nicholas Tzavaras joins the ensemble for Schubert’s sublime String Quintet, bringing the concert… Read more

Sir Stephen Hough in Recital
Tue 14 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Sir Stephen Hough in Recital

Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

Internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough presents a recital spanning the piano’s rich history. Schubert and Brahms offer lyrical Romantic miniatures, while Schoenberg and Stockhausen explore bold twentieth-century sound worlds. Beethoven’s monumental “Waldstein” Sonata anchors the program, which concludes with Schumann’s vibrant Carnaval and Hough’s own arrangement of songs from Mary Poppins, blending virtuosity with… Read more

Music of Five
Wed 15 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Music of Five

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

This program celebrates the vibrant textures of chamber music for five players. Barber’s beloved Summer Music for Wind Quintet and Onslow’s charming String Quintet lead to Dohnányi’s powerful Piano Quintet No. 2, a work of dramatic contrasts, rich harmonies, and brilliant ensemble writing that showcases the composer’s virtuosic command of chamber music. Read more

Shostakovich 10
Thu 16 Jul 2026
Symphony

Shostakovich 10

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

The Brevard Concert Orchestra takes the stage in a program of powerful orchestral works. Brahms’s Tragic Overture opens the concert with dark intensity, while Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from ‘On the Town’ brings theatrical flair and lively rhythm. Shostakovich’s epic Symphony No. 10 concludes the evening with dramatic orchestration and one of the twentieth century’s… Read more

An Alpine Symphony
Fri 17 Jul 2026
Symphony

An Alpine Symphony

Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

The Brevard Music Center Orchestra, led by Rune Bergmann, presents a program of grandeur and virtuosity. Pianist Sir Stephen Hough returns to the stage in a performance of Brahms’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 1. Strauss’s breathtaking An Alpine Symphony follows, portraying an epic journey through mountain landscapes in one of the most vivid tone poems… Read more

Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony
Sat 18 Jul 2026
Symphony

Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony

Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Conductor Earl Lee leads the Brevard Sinfonia in a colorful orchestral program. Featuring violinist Amaryn Olmeda in Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, a work of lyrical beauty and sparkling virtuosity. Berlioz’s exuberant Roman Carnival Overture launches the concert, while Mendelssohn’s beloved “Italian” Symphony concludes the evening with sunlit melodies and irresistible rhythmic energy. Read more

BMC Presents: An Evening With Jason Isbell
Sun 19 Jul 2026
BMC Presents

BMC Presents: An Evening With Jason Isbell

Sunday, July 19, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell presents a magical evening at the Brevard Music Center on July 19 for the final show of his solo tour! Widely regarded as one of the most respected artists of his generation, the Six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter has a rare gift for capturing life’s deepest emotions and transforming them… Read more

BMC Chamber Voices
Mon 20 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

BMC Chamber Voices

Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

BMC Chamber Voices celebrates distinctive musical voices from around the world. Works by Greg Simon and Gabriela Lena Frank open the program, followed by Mozart’s brilliant Exsultate, jubilate. Music by Turina, Pärt, and Villa-Lobos completes the evening with lyricism, spirituality, and vibrant color. Read more

H.M.S. Pinafore
Thu 23 Jul 2026
Opera

H.M.S. Pinafore

Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:30 pm
Porter Center, Brevard College

The Janiec Opera Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore. Filled with witty satire, charming characters, and unforgettable melodies, this operetta follows the romantic entanglements and social mishaps aboard a British naval ship. Performed with the Brevard Festival Orchestra, it remains one of the most delightful classics of the operatic stage. Read more

Gil Shaham + Mahler 4
Fri 24 Jul 2026
Symphony

Gil Shaham + Mahler 4

Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Keith Lockhart leads the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in a program of symphonic brilliance. Mahler’s luminous Symphony No. 4 opens the evening, featuring BMC alum Emma Marhefka in the radiant final movement that envisions a child’s view of heaven. The concert concludes with the return of celebrated violinist Gil Shaham, who performs Brahms’s majestic Violin… Read more

H.M.S. Pinafore
Sat 25 Jul 2026
Opera

H.M.S. Pinafore

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Porter Center, Brevard College

The Janiec Opera Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore. Filled with witty satire, charming characters, and unforgettable melodies, this operetta follows the romantic entanglements and social mishaps aboard a British naval ship. Performed with the Brevard Festival Orchestra, it remains one of the most delightful classics of the operatic stage. Read more

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
Sat 25 Jul 2026
Symphony

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Experience Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like never before! The Brevard Sinfonia performs John Williams’s iconic score live while the film unfolds on the big screen. Movie Night returns this summer with the epic finale of the original Star Wars trilogy brought thrillingly to life. Read more

Soloists of Tomorrow
Sun 26 Jul 2026
Symphony

Soloists of Tomorrow

Sunday, July 26, 2026, 3:00 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Brevard’s top young musicians take center stage! Winners of the 2026 Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition perform with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra. Featuring some of the most exciting rising stars in classical music, this concert is an annual audience favorite! Read more

Horszowski Piano Trio
Mon 27 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Horszowski Piano Trio

Monday, July 27, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

The Horszowski Piano Trio presents a program of dramatic and expressive chamber music. Bernstein’s early Piano Trio and Shostakovich’s deeply moving Piano Trio in E minor lead to Mendelssohn’s sweeping Piano Trio No. 2, a Romantic masterpiece filled with lyrical beauty and dazzling momentum. Read more

Piano Competition Finals
Tue 28 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

Piano Competition Finals

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Parker Concert Hall

Witness the future stars of classical music as Brevard’s most gifted high school and college pianists compete in the thrilling Piano Competition Finals. Each finalist will present a twenty-minute program, selected from diverse style periods, demonstrating their technical prowess and artistic expression. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the concert. Read more

The Last Round
Wed 29 Jul 2026
Parker Concert Hall Summer Series

The Last Round

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

This chamber program brings together powerful voices from three centuries. Amy Beach’s Theme and Variations opens the evening with Romantic lyricism and deep imagination. Osvaldo Golijov’s dramatic The Last Round follows, inspired by the spirit of tango. Dvořák’s radiant Piano Quartet in E flat major concludes the program with warmth, vitality, and rich chamber interplay. Read more

An Evening of Lerner & Loewe
Thu 30 Jul 2026
Opera

An Evening of Lerner & Loewe

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7:30 pm
Porter Center, Brevard College

The Janiec Opera Company presents An Evening of Lerner & Loewe, celebrating one of Broadway’s most beloved songwriting teams. Featuring selections from iconic musicals such as My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Brigadoon, the program highlights the duo’s lyrical wit, sweeping melodies, and timeless theatrical magic. Read more

Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2
Fri 31 Jul 2026
Symphony

Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Brevard’s exceptional high school ensembles take the spotlight under conductors Keith Lockhart and Kraig Alan Williams in a program of dramatic scale. Music by Holst and Michael Daugherty opens the evening, culminating in Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, celebrated for its lush lyricism and soaring Romantic expression. Read more

Aug
Liszt Piano Concerto No.1
Sat 1 Aug 2026
Symphony

Liszt Piano Concerto No.1

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Ken Lam conducts Brevard Sinfonia in a program rich in color and rhythmic vitality. Pianist Sophia Liu performs Liszt’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 1, a dazzling showcase of virtuosity and orchestral interplay. BMC faculty composer David Dzubay’s evocative Ridgeline opens the concert, while Brahms’s Variations on a Theme by Haydn and Bartók’s spirited Dance Suite… Read more

Season Finale: Legendary Artist Yo-Yo Ma with Keith Lockhart
Sun 2 Aug 2026
Legendary Artists

Season Finale: Legendary Artist Yo-Yo Ma with Keith Lockhart

Sunday, August 2, 2026, 3:00 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins the Brevard Music Center Orchestra for our season finale. Conducted by Keith Lockhart, the program features Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto and Walton’s electrifying Belshazzar’s Feast—bringing instrumental and vocal forces on stage together in a powerful celebration of orchestral and choral grandeur. Read more

BMC Presents: Fiddle Forward with Casey Driessen
Sat 22 Aug 2026
BMC Presents

BMC Presents: Fiddle Forward with Casey Driessen

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Curated by visionary fiddler Casey Driessen, Fiddle Forward is the culminating concert of our annual Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp! This dynamic evening features our world-class faculty, including fiddlers/violinists Darol Anger, Mikael Marin (Sweden), Kathleen Parks, Cedric Watson, and Casey, drummer Jeff Sipe, bassist Bryn Davies, and guitarist Clay Ross, alongside standout camp participants. Together, they… Read more

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