Muskegon, Michigan, November 26, 2024— Sleigh Ride. All I Want for Christmas is You. My Favorite Things. O Holy Night. Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer. Audiences can hear all this and more when the West Michigan Symphony presents its annual Home for the Holidays concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 20 in the inspiring setting of […]
Costumed musicians, narration and graphics are all part of this unique storybook series for children ages 3 to 8 Muskegon, Michigan, November 25, 2024—What would the holidays be without the West Michigan Symphony Brass Quintet “reindeer” performing great seasonal music for youngsters? Based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, Clickity Clack Ho […]
Muskegon, MI, November 1, 2024—On the heels of her performance with the Radio Sinfonieorchester Vienna at the Vienna Konzerthaus, American pianist Claire Huangci returns to celebrate the West Michigan Symphony’s 85th anniversary season, opening its Masterworks series at Muskegon’s Frauenthal Center, 7:30 pm Friday, November 22. The concert will feature the Ravel Piano Concerto in G and […]
Muskegon, Michigan, September 5, 2024—Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with asymphony orchestra. What would that have sounded like? Find out for yourself as ClassicalMystery Tour performs “A Tribute to The Beatles” live in concert with your West Michigan Symphonyat 7:30pm Friday, September 27 at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon. Tickets starting at$28 are […]
West Michigan Symphony has been a partner in Carnegie Hall’s internationally-reaching education series longer than any other U.S. orchestra MUSKEGON, MI, April 25, 2024—Few things in life are more impressive than getting to play along with a 60-piece live orchestra, no matter what your age. For a third, fourth or fifth grader, it’s life changing. […]
Muskegon, MI, April 22, 2024—Electrifying Cuban pianist Aldo López-Gavilán returns to headline the final concert of West Michigan Symphony’s (WMS) 2023-2024 season with his striking rendition of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Conducted by Scott Speck, the concert also includes music from Bernstein’s West Side Story, among other works. Sponsored by Mike & Kay Olthoff, with […]
Muskegon, MI, March 21, 2024—West Michigan Symphony (WMS) will take music enthusiasts on an exhilarating journey across multiple continents with “WMS Around the World Part II.” Under the baton of Music Director Scott Speck, WMS will highlight a rich tapestry of musical styles ranging from the grandeur of Verdi’s Nabucco Overture to the rhythmic fervor […]
MUSKEGON, MI, February 28, 2024— The New York Times calls their music “passionate, tender, and rambunctious” and The Washington Post praises their “astonishing array of virtuosity.” For more than 37 years, Irish-American Cherish the Ladies has won the hearts of audiences worldwide with their rousing blend of traditional music, captivating vocals, and propulsive step dancing. […]
Muskegon, Michigan, February 19, 2024—BLKBOK’s high-energy style seeks to entertain with a live piano based performance that is culturally reflective and encourages dialogue. BLKBOK’s website describes him as equal parts “artist/pianist/composer/lover of humans.” His stage name is a nod to the legendary J.S. Bach and an embodiment of the diverse influences that have shaped his […]
Muskegon, MI, February 5, 2024—When shelter-at-home orders were lifted in early summer of 2020, West Michigan Symphony was the first orchestra in the U.S. to return to the stage—via a “Virtual Concert” series featuring previously scheduled but delayed programming. Violinist Chee-Yun was the featured artist for its first full-length concert video, featuring the combined Vivaldi […]
