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The BRO celebrates 25 years of symphonic excellence in WNC.
We cannot wait to see you at our next concert!

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Summer Soirée

Friday, June 12th, 2026

Join us for a Summer Soirée on Friday, June 12th, 2026, at the enchanting Souther Williams Vineyard in WNC. The Blue Ridge Orchestra blends its musical passion with fine wines for the third year in a row. Guests will enjoy a veritable feast of music, food, and wine in this setting, both intimate and spectacular!
8 Gold tickets remain as of Sunday, May 10th. Unlimited Lawn tickets are available for purchase. We cannot wait to see you there!

  • “Yesterday's Mason was so powerful; several audience members commented that hearing the Mason paralleled their experience of the storm, especially with "Struggle" and "Emergence," and we found it very emotional and cathartic!”

     -Finding Home,December 2024

  • "What a special place is the BRO!"

    -Finding Home, December 2024

  • "This was a tribute to the 25 years of the BRO we will always remember with pride. "

    -Finale, May 2025

  • “All I could say to the first musician I spoke with after Friday’s performance was… ‘JUST… WOW!’”

    -Finale, May 2025

  • “Wonderful, you could take this on the road!”

    — Audience Member, Following BRO Revels! 2022: “Hansel & Gretel”

  • "The most profound, poignant, symphony I have ever experienced."

    — Audience member following Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony (finale) at Kickshaws & Quiddities

  • "The best concert that I've attended in Asheville in 13 years."

    — Audience Member, BRO Revels! with Jamie Laval

  • "What a perfect jewel for Asheville."

    — Audience Member, Cello Cielo

  • "It's the only time in my adult life I have had time and opportunity to play in a full orchestra. One of the highlights of my life to be honest!"

    — Blue Ridge Orchestra musician

  • "We are so fortunate to have a volunteer orchestra. You folks are amazing! I greatly admire what you do."

    — Audience member

  • "The music, first and foremost. . . it's fabulous! Also appreciate the affordability of BRO concerts. There's absolutely nothing negative about BRO. . .we LOVE it!"

    — Audience member

  • "I love the opportunity to play in an orchestra. Being able to play music and perform is a very important part of my life. I can't imagine life without it."

    — Blue Ridge Orchestra musician

  • "I wanted to tell you how much it means to the children of Haywood County to be attending a special performance by BRO Friday. The appreciation for the arts y'all are instilling in children who would otherwise never be exposed to this type of cultural musical experience is greatly appreciated by the community."

    — Parent, Haywood County 4th Grader

  • "My special thanks to all the musicians who donate their time and talent to these concerts. Let them know they are sincerely appreciated by the audience."

    — Audience Member, Eleven Eleven

  • "Absolutely wonderful!! Very inspiring & enjoy the very talented musicians. The director is great!! Thanks for the great music!!"

    — Audience Member, May Masters

  • "Breathtakingly wonderful."

    — Audience member, May Masters

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UP NEXT: Summer Soirée 🍷 🎺 June 12 at Souther Williams Vineyard @southerwilliamsvineyard Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, Music Director Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Summer Soirée Friday Evening, June 12th, 2026 Get Tickets 👉 https://secure.
One down, one to go! 💥 Thank you to everyone who came out to our first concert of BOOM-DE-AY today at A.C. Reynolds High School! @acrhs.rockets Didn’t get to see us? You’ve got another chance tomorrow: Sunday May 3rd at 3PM at Diana
💙 THIS WEEKEND 💙 This weekend in Asheville come listen to live music played by your favorite local community orchestra - The Blue Ridge Orchestra! BOOM-DE-AY Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, Music Director 🎭 May 2, 3pm - A.C. Reynolds High School 🎭 May 3
💥 Percussive explosions in Natalie Williams’s Sonic Boom 💥 Chaminade's Callirhoë suite for orchestra 💥 Stravinsky’s Berceuse and Finale from Firebird 💥 Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Join us as we celebrate our
A look behind the curtain... MUSSORGSKY (orch. RAVEL) - Pictures at an Exhibition illustrates ten pictures connected by the Promenade theme. The work was inspired by an exhibition of works by Mussorgsky’s great friend, a painter an architect
A special thank you to our 💥 boomin' 💥 sponsors! The Blue Ridge Orchestra is a community volunteer orchestra, which means we rely on the generous support of our audience, sponsors, and volunteer musicians to be able to keep sharing music across W

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GAP & Hurricane Helene Recovery Grants 2024–2025:

GAP Grant: Operational funds were provided by ArtsAVL, Buncombe County Government, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Hurricane Helene Recovery Grant: Operational funds were provided by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, Music Director

The Blue Ridge Orchestra is proud to continue its legacy under the baton of Music Director, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng!

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