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BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday

December 6th & 7th, 2025

The BRO features orchestral and chamber works by British composers, William Walton, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Gustav Holst, and others. Patrons will hear exciting holiday favorites by BRO’s full orchestra in the second half of this performance.

This program is generously sponsored by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty.

  • “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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What a joy to bring chamber music to our friends at Givens Estates (@givensestates) and Julian Woods Retirement Community (@rlcommunities)! 🎻✨ Earlier this month, some of our talented member musicians shared an intimate afternoon of beautiful music
It's time to REVEL this holiday season! 🥁 The Blue Ridge Orchestra proudly presents: BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, Music Director 🌲 December 6, 3pm - First Baptist Church Weaverville 🌲 December 7, 3pm - Warren Wilson
Is it holiday season already? 🌲 We're back at it again at our new temporary rehearsal space while Lipinsky is renovated! BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, Music Director 🎭 December 6, 3pm - First Baptist Church Weavervil
THANK YOU THANK YOU for another wonderful concert weekend! What a weekend of reflection... and of course, *remembering, rebuilding and reimagining* here in the mountains. Reminisce with us with these beautiful photos by Kathy Kmonicek (@kkmonicek
💙 THIS WEEKEND 💙 Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, Music Director 🎭 Sept 27, 3pm - Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church, Swannanoa 🎭 Sept 28, 3pm - Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville 🎟️ Tickets available at th
The music tells our story. 🎼 This fall, we're presenting a program that captures the heart of Western North Carolina - from the world premiere of Jay Sanders' Sinfonietta Helene to the beautiful sounds of Phillip Rhodes' Concerto for Bluegrass Band

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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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