Springfield Symphony Orchestra
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:
- 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mon – Fri
- 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on concert Saturdays at 1441 Main Street
- 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on concert Saturday at Symphony Hall
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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Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Juneteenth
Symphony Hall 34 Court Street, Springfield, MAThis concert commemorates Juneteenth, the historic day in 1865 when the last remaining enslaved African Americans were informed of their freedom—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Recognized as a federal holiday and a vital part of American history, Juneteenth is both a celebration and a call to remember the ongoing…
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Downtown Springfield, Music on the Menu
Tower Square Park 1477 Main Street, Springfield, MAIntroducing the launch of the SSO's Music on the Menu! Get ready for a night of great food, local brews, and live music from our very own Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra Jazz Ensemble! Join us at White Lion Brewing this Wednesday, July 9 from 6-8 PM in Tower Square Park! Enjoy your evening knowing that…
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Amherst, Music on the Menu
Join Springfield Symphony on Monday, August 25 from 6-10 PM at the Amherst Oyster Bar for an evening of great food and even greater music! Enjoy live performances by the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra Jazz Ensemble while dining, and feel good knowing 15% of the proceeds will support the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra Scholarship- helping…
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Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Free Concert
Forest Park 300 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MAJoin us for a beautiful evening of live music in the heart of Forest Park! The Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents a free outdoor chamber concert at the Forest Park Amphitheater on Thursday, September 18 at 6 PM. FREE ADMISSION!! Enjoy a program of woodwind and brass music performed by talented SSO musicians, featuring pieces from…
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Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Opening Night
Symphony Hall 34 Court Street, Springfield, MAWe are excited to kick off a remarkable season on October 11 with a beautiful concert conducted by our Artistic Director, Mei-Ann Chen. From beloved classics to bold new works, this year's concerts will bring music to life in fresh and inspiring ways. Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor From Verdi’s La Forza Del Destino to the old…
