Past Concerts
BRO’s Summer Soirée, June 8th, 2025
What a magical night at our Summer Soirée!
We're still buzzing from Sunday's incredible evening at Souther Williams Vineyard. What a perfect way to wrap up our 25th Anniversary Season!
Huge thanks to our amazing partners at Souther Williams Vineyard for hosting us in such a stunning setting. The wine pairings were absolutely perfect!
And to Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng - you outdid yourself with this musical journey from Austria to Uruguay. And that world premiere of "Up on Black Mountain," well... chef's kiss
Thank you to everyone who joined us for table seating and lawn seating. Your support means everything as we continue performing while Lipinsky Auditorium undergoes renovation.
What a season it's been! 25 years strong and so grateful for this incredible WNC music community
Swipe to see the magic from Sunday night!
Photo Credit: Kathy Kmonicek
BRO’s 25th Anniversary Season Finale
BRO’s 25th Anniversary Season Finale
“All I could say to the first musician I spoke with after Friday’s performance were…… ‘JUST… WOW!’” - Deb Kenney, BRO President
This weekend’s 25th Anniversary Season Finale concerts were a musical feast for the soul!
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 25 years of music in the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Here’s what some of our patrons shared on exiting the concerts:
“A Tour de Force”
*looking as if she had an epiphany, grabbing my arm* “AMAZING, JUST AMAZING.”
*literally eyes wide with delight….* (That’s all they needed to “say”…..)
This was a tribute to the 25 years of the BRO we will always remember with pride.
Thank you to our supporters, sponsors, and partners who helped make it happen.
And thank you to @asheville.elevated.photography for capturing these moments on stage!
March Melodrama
March Melodrama
The Blue Ridge Orchestra continued its 25th Anniversary Season celebration with two “March Melodrama” performances programmed by Music Director, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. Franklin Keel (@franklinplayscello), Asheville’s talented musician, cellist, & composer joined as our Guest Conductor. The BRO highlighted pianist Ivan Seng in Mozart’s Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. We are so thankful to our musicians, patrons, volunteers, and passionate supporters who made this special weekend possible. Photography by Kathy Kmonicek (@kkmonicek) #orchestra #828isgreat #communityorchestra #AshevilleMusicians #VOLUNTEERMUSICIANS #ashevillenc #WNCStrong
Finding Home
Finding Home
The Blue Ridge Orchestra ushered in its 25th Anniversary Season with"Finding Home" on December 7th and 8th. Patrons experienced the magic of inner cities, faraway destinations, and the familiarity of home in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. This concert included Mason’s Inner City Rhapsody, Copland’s Letter from Home, Gershwin’s American in Paris, and Holiday Favorites! We were proud to feature renowned baritone Isaiah Feken. We partnered with Haywood Community College on Saturday for their Hurricane relief fundraiser and returned to UNC Asheville on Sunday. Words cannot express how thankful we are for the leadership of Music Director, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, BRO's talented musicians, staff, volunteers, and concert sponsor, Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. With full hearts and nourished souls, we are #WNCStrong. Photography by Kathy Kmonicek