The historic Symphony Hall theatre is home to Broadway-style theatre, top-quality children’s programming, internationally recognized speakers and numerous concerts and performances.
Constructed between 1911-1913 and originally known as “The Auditorium,” Symphony Hall is known for its excellent acoustics and Greek Revival architecture. It is part of the architecturally significant Springfield Municipal Group, and sits beside an ornate, 300 foot tall Italianate Campanile, which, in turn, is located next to Springfield’s Greek Revival City Hall. The Municipal Complex’s architecture is a notable example of the City Beautiful style made popular by Daniel Burnham, an architect from Chicago, Illinois, in the early 20th century.
The Springfield Municipal Complex was dedicated by President William Howard Taft in December 1913. In his dedication, Taft praised the three buildings as “one of the most distinctive civic centers in the nation, and indeed, the world.”
The Auditorium was renamed Symphony Hall during the 1940s, after it became the main performance venue for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. It is also home to Broadway-style theatre, children’s programming, internationally recognized speakers, and the annual induction ceremony for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as well as numerous concerts and performances including the Spirit of Springfield’s annual holiday concert by the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
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2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend The Class of 2024 will be celebrated and enshrined in Springfield, Mass. – the birthplace of basketball. VIP Reception Toast the incoming Hall of Fame Class of 2024 at the official VIP Reception prior to the sport’s ultimate recognition. The party is limited to those select ticket holders […]
We are excited to kick off a remarkable season on October 19 with a beautiful concert conducted by our new Artistic Director, Mei-Ann Chen. This season, you'll enjoy a vibrant mix of Classical and Pops concerts, featuring the Orchestra alongside several amazing guest performers and conductors. Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor Anne-Marie McDermott, Piano George Whitefield Chadwick – “Jubilee” from Symphonic Sketches […]
Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor and Violin Miguel del Aguila, Piano Ernesto Cordero – Insula Tropical Violin Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra Gabriela Lena Frank – Three Latin American Dances Astor Piazzolla – Libertango Manuel de Falla – El Sombrero de Tres Picos (Three-Cornered Hat): Suite No. 2 Miguel del Aguila – Conga Experience a vibrant journey through contemporary Latin American classical music. The concert opens with Puerto Rican composer Ernesto Cordero’s […]
Following another sell-out tour of the Europe & USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is back with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of […]
Swan Lake is an essential ballet in contemporary classical theatre, and its psychological depth remains relevant today. The ballet's classical elements are evident in its meticulously crafted structure, adherence to traditional dance styles, and the distinction between classical and character dance. Its psychological impact lies in its enigmatic exploration of duplicity and the profound themes of fate […]
William Waldrop, Conductor Shayna Steele, Vocalist Springfield Symphony Chorus, Nikki Stoia, Director Elise Barber, Cantor This family-friendly event promises to kickstart a truly memorable holiday season. Help spread festive cheer through the joy of music as Shayna Steele shares her powerhouse vocals in stirring renditions of such cherished holiday tunes like Hark The Herald Angels Sing, O Holy Night, and O Come All […]
Jeri Lynne Johnson, Conductor Melissa White, Violin Adrian Wyard, Visuals Choreographer William Grant Still – Festive Overture for Orchestra James Lee III – Amer’ican Florence Price – Violin Concerto No. 2 Antonín Dvořák – Symphony from the New World Dvořák was convinced that the future music of this country must be founded on folk themes. “These beautiful and varied themes are the product of the soil.” Alongside Dvořák’s iconic work, […]
Byron Stripling, Conductor Sydney McSweeney, Vocals Bobby Floyd, Piano Jim Rupp, Drum Set The toe-tapping, finger-snapping program shines the spotlight on the music of great early 20th century composers, including George Gershwin (Fascinating Rhythm), Irving Berlin (Alexander’s Ragtime Band), and Isham Jones (It Had To Be You), that have the timeless melodies and rhythms that continue to lift our spirits today. Joined […]
Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor Chen Gang / He Zhanhao – Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet Leonard Bernstein – Symphonic Dances from West Side Story First, be swept away by gossamer wings. Transporting you to a world of Chinese legends, Butterfly Lover’s Concerto tells the tale of two young, ill-fated lovers who are reincarnated as butterflies. Following are a suite of Asian-themed […]
Cailin Marcel Manson, Conductor Jamie-Rose Guarrine, Soprano Springfield Symphony Chorus, Nikki Stoia, Director Ennio Morricone – Gabriel’s Oboe John Rutter – Requiem Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony #4 Immerse yourself in an evocative symphonic journey. Opening our evening, “Gabriel’s Oboe” is an iconic piece known for its stunning simplicity and emotional power. Featured in the film “The Mission,” this work conveys profound grace and beauty through the […]
JoAnn Falletta, Conductor Tim McAllister, Saxophone Nikki Chooi, Violin Adrian Wyard, Visuals Choreographer Kenneth Fuchs – Eventide, Concerto for Alto Saxophone (World Premiere) Felix Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Modest Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Ravel) The concert begins with Fuchs’ “Eventide,” a piece inspired by spiritual tunes and featuring the saxophone’s looping melodies, performed by Tim McAllister. Renowned violinist Nikki Chooi then presents Mendelssohn’s Violin […]
Marcelo Lehninger, Conductor Natasha Paremski, Piano Ronaldo Miranda Temporal Variations (Beethoven Revisited) Sergei Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Lehninger’s roots in Brazil are reflected in his choice of the Ronaldo Miranda’s Temporal Variations. We then move to one of the greatest of the variation structures, Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme […]
