Masterworks

Experience the tradition, the stories and the emotional power of classical music as it was meant to be heard. We invite you to join us for Masterworks. Nine concerts of breathtaking selections from the world’s most inspired composers. Performed with a passion that will stir your soul and bring joy to your heart.

Want to learn about the show you’re about to see? Join us for a 30-minute pre-concert talk, offered for all Masterworks performances.

New 2022-2023 Masterworks subscriptions go on sale July 12, 2022. Call 860-244-2999 or email tickets@hartfordsymphony.org.  Single tickets go on sale on August 22. through hartfordsymphony.org or by calling 860-987-5900.

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Upcoming Events:

American Adventures - Season Opener!

Friday, October 7, 2022 - Sunday, October 9, 2022

Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Coleman Seven O’Clock Shout Grofé Grand Canyon Suite Copland Appalachian Spring Suite Gershwin An American in Paris Featuring Carolyn Kuan conductor Take a musical journey through the lens of American Composers. Enjoy the spectacular sounds of Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite and the “simple gifts”... Event Details

Debussy & Ravel

Friday, November 4, 2022 - Sunday, November 6, 2022

Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Bates Liquid Interface Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand   Debussy Clair de lune Debussy Nocturnes Featuring Carolyn Kuan conductor Alessio Bax piano Claude Debussy’s beloved and unforgettable piano pieces Clair de lune and Nocturnes are transformed for orchestra. Debussy’s music perfectly embodies an ever-changing... Event Details

Breaking Beethoven

Friday, December 2, 2022 - Sunday, December 4, 2022

Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Beethoven Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 DBR Dancers, Dreamers, and Presidents Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 Featuring Carolyn Kuan conductor BRKFST Dance Company The Minnesota based breakdance group BRKFST takes the Belding stage.  Founded in 2014,... Event Details

Romantic Rachmaninoff & Price

Friday, February 10, 2023 - Sunday, February 12, 2023

Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Montgomery Starburst Price Symphony No. 1 in E minor Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Featuring Carolyn Kuan conductor Terrence Wilson piano Pianist Terrence Wilson performs what can be considered one of the greatest and most romantic works in the piano... Event Details

Symphonie Fantastique

Friday, March 10, 2023 - Sunday, March 12, 2023

Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Joplin Ragtime Dance Joplin The Entertainer Clyne Dance for Cello and Orchestra Berlioz Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14 Featuring Carolyn Kuan conductor Inbal Segev cello Experience the drama of Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fanstastique. This emotional piece is filled with enchantment, love and suspense... Event Details

Mozart 40

Friday, March 31, 2023 - Sunday, April 2, 2023

Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Bologne Symphony Bo. 2 Op. 11, No.2 Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3, Op. 61 Mozart Symphony No. 40, K. 550 Featuring Adam Boyles conductor Leonid Sigal violin Under the direction of HSO Assistant Conductor, Adam Boyles, the orchestra will ignite... Event Details

Beethoven by the Rivers

Friday, April 14, 2023 - Sunday, April 16, 2023

Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Smetana Vltava (The Moldau) Xinghai Yellow River Piano Concerto Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, “Pastorale” Featuring Carolyn Kuan, conductor Jie Chen, piano Inspired by the German countryside and the composer’s love of nature, Beethoven’s “Pastorale” will... Event Details

Mendelssohn Taking Flight

Friday, May 12, 2023 - Sunday, May 14, 2023

Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Mendelssohn Hensel Overture Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, OP. 64 Frank Elegia Andina Respighi The Birds   Featuring Alexandra Arrieche conductor Adé Williams violin Guest conductor Alexandra Arrieche joins the HSO for this extraordinary and eloquent program, featuring works by... Event Details

Tchaikovsky & Pride

Friday, June 9, 2023 - Sunday, June 11, 2023

Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence New Commission Bell Stonewall Suite Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, TH 30 “Pathétique” Featuring Carolyn Kuan conductor We conclude our 2022-2023 season with a celebration of the classic and the... Event Details

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