Kevin Rhodes, Music Director
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra performed its first concert in 1944, at its current home – Springfield Symphony Hall, which was originally built as the Municipal Auditorium. That performance received great reviews and was even recorded by the Office of War Information for rebroadcast to our troops overseas.
Today, the SSO is the largest Massachusetts symphony outside of Boston. It consists of over 80 musicians from the NE region of the United States and Canada, and holds many performances in a given season – as either the full orchestra or in ensemble formats. The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is led by internationally acclaimed American conductor Kevin Rhodes, who has held the post since 2001.
The established mission of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is to maintain and develop a professional symphony orchestra that produces musical performances of high artistic quality; to entertain and educate our audiences; to expand and develop our audiences; and to sponsor related programs and concerts that enhance the musical life of the region we serve.
All concerts are held at Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street, Springfield, MA.
Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Door open at 6 p.m.
No children under 4 allowed in the hall.
Springfield Symphony Box Office is located at 1441 Main St., Springfield, MA.
Box Office Hours:
Springfield Symphony Orchestra Box Office
Tel (413) 733-2291
The SSO’s online ticketing service is also available for easy ordering, 24/7 – at www.SpringfieldSymphony.org
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