Music Director Jader Bignamini leads sensational schedule of concerts including Opening Night Gala with Branford Marsalis on September 28
Season includes Fred A. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair Terence Blanchard’s A Tale of God’s Will, plus appearances by new DSO artistic leaders Enrico Lopez-Yañez (Principal Pops Conductor) and Tabita Berglund (Principal Guest Conductor)
Vibrant and diverse programs enrich Detroit’s musical landscape, from classical favorites like Holst’s The Planets and Bizet’s Carmen, to The Music of Star Wars, Cécile McLorin Salvant, film concert experiences including Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™, and more
Single tickets as well as Subscription and Create Your Own packages on sale now at dso.org
Detroit, (August 6, 2024) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) invites audiences to experience the 2024–2025 season at Orchestra Hall with remarkable performances led by the DSO’s own and acclaimed guest artists—music you feel. Single tickets for all concerts, including several just-added programs, are available starting today at dso.org or at the DSO Box Office. The DSO is also pleased to offer Create Your Own subscription packages, allowing patrons to customize their DSO experience.
On Saturday, September 28, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis brings his impeccable artistry to Orchestra Hall for the DSO’s Opening Night Gala conducted by Music Director Jader Bignamini. Opening Night Gala supports the DSO's mission to ensure young people have access to music education and a path to all that is possible. Click here for more information on sponsorship opportunities and to purchase gala tickets.
In addition to appearances by Bignamini and Fred A. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair Terence Blanchard, new artistic leaders take the stage as Enrico Lopez-Yañez begins his tenure as Principal Pops Conductor (conducting five PNC Pops Series programs) and Tabita Berglund begins her tenure as Principal Guest Conductor (conducting two PVS Classical Series programs).
Across the season, vibrant and diverse programs enrich Detroit’s musical landscape. Classical highlights include Holst's The Planets, Bizet's Carmen, Mahler's Fifth Symphony, The Rite of Spring, Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony, and Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto. The PNC Pops Series brings The Music of Queen, The Music of Star Wars, Celtic Journey, La Vida Loca, and more to the Orchestra Hall stage. On the Paradise Jazz Series, enjoy performances by Cécile McLorin Salvant and the SF Jazz Collective, plus Terence Blanchard’s A Tale of God’s Will, and more.
The DSO is also pleased to present specials including 1964 The Tribute, Leslie Odom, Jr.’s The Christmas Tour, and Brahms x Radiohead. Live-to-film concert highlights include Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Lion King (animated), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™, and Batman™ (1989).
Tickets are also available for the orchestra’s Young People’s Family Concert Series and Tiny Tots series, as well as the William Davidson Neighborhood Concerts Series.
The title sponsor of the DSO’s PVS Classical Series is PVS Chemicals, Inc. The title sponsor of the DSO’s PNC Pops Series is PNC Bank. The Paradise Jazz Series is supported by the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, MGM Grand Detroit, and DownBeat magazine. DSO Live is presented by Ford Motor Company Fund. Technology support comes from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Digital programming is produced from the Al Glancy Control Room. The William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series is made possible by a generous grant from the William Davidson Foundation. WRCJ 90.9 FM also supports the series.
About the DSO
The acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. Led by Music Director Jader Bignamini since 2020, the DSO makes its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, offering a performance schedule that features the PVS Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in metro area venues, as well as eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings. A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a live radio broadcast of a concert and continues today with the groundbreaking Live from Orchestra Hall series of free webcasts.
Since its first school concerts a century ago, and particularly since the founding of the Civic Youth Ensembles in 1970, the DSO has been a national leader in bringing the benefits of music education to students, teachers, and families in Detroit and surrounding communities. The DSO remains committed to expanding its participation in the growth and well-being of Detroit through programs like its Detroit Neighborhood Initiative—cultural events co-created with community partners and residents—and Detroit Harmony, a promise to provide an instrument and instruction to any student in the city who wants to learn. With unwavering support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to impact lives through the power of unforgettable musical experiences.