The Blue Ridge Orchestra ended its six-program season with a contemplative, diverse, expressive production. Designed and conducted by Milton Crotts, this performance provided its audience members a therapeutic space of emotion and healing. The BRO conveyed that the good times in life can only be fully appreciated if we acknowledge the hardships from COVID, world conflict, and daily struggles that arise.

Guest Conductor, John Gordon Ross, led the BRO in a Nordic-inspired ode to Winter during the beginning of Spring! We are thankful for all of your support as we rescheduled our Feb. 27th concert due to the Omicron strain of COVID-19.

The Blue Ridge Orchestra started off 2022 with a Norwegian-inspired program designed and conducted by John Gordon Ross. President, Deb Kenney mentioned that this concert would “celebrate Winter with music of composers from predominantly Nordic countries, ranging from Finland (Jean Sibelius) to Denmark (Carl Nielsen) to Norway (Edvard Grieg) and back to the U.S (Howard Hanson).” This program showcased Bradford Malbon, flutist, in Nielsen’s challenging Concerto for Flute and Orchestra.

Our annual “BRO Revels!” Concert took place with a sold-out audience! We were so fortunate to feature the Krüger Brothers as we enjoyed holiday favorites. A special thank-you is extended to our concert sponsor, Mosaic Reality!

“Heroes Among Us” is the Blue Ridge Orchestra’s tribute to all those who have made personal sacrifices on behalf of strangers, both on 9/11 20 years ago, and during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020-21.

The Blue Ridge Orchestra woodwinds and brass present an elegant symphonic wind showcase comprising some sophisticated musical treats!

Celebrate the solstice with the Blue Ridge Orchestra Chamber Strings! String Solstice honors the return of the light, of concert-making, and of BRO Music Director Milton Crotts.