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Coming Up Next:

June 22nd, 2024
Solstice Soirée

Join us to celebrate the SUMMER SOLSTICE!

Solstice Soirée June 22nd, 2024, at 6 pm -- an evening of lively music accompanied by fine wine and hors d’oeuvres at Souther Williams vineyard, with performances by the BRO Chamber Ensemble, Fancy & the Gentleman, and the Walker Family Trio.

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April 27th & 28th, 2024
Spring Fourth

SPRING FOURTH with the Blue Ridge Orchestra's lively 2023–’24 finale — the first and fourth movements of Schumann's Spring Symphony, Beethoven's Symphony No. 4, and the first movement of Dvorak's Cello Concerto in B minor, with violoncellist Franklin Keel and conductor Milton Crotts. 

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  • “Wonderful, you could take this on the road!”

    — Audience Member, Following BRO Revels! 2022: “Hansel & Gretel”

  • "The most profound, poignant, symphony I have ever experienced."

    — Audience member following Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony (finale) at Kickshaws & Quiddities

  • "The best concert that I've attended in Asheville in 13 years."

    — Audience Member, BRO Revels! with Jamie Laval

  • "What a perfect jewel for Asheville."

    — Audience Member, Cello Cielo

  • "It's the only time in my adult life I have had time and opportunity to play in a full orchestra. One of the highlights of my life to be honest!"

    — Blue Ridge Orchestra musician

  • "We are so fortunate to have a volunteer orchestra. You folks are amazing! I greatly admire what you do."

    — Audience member

  • "The music, first and foremost. . . it's fabulous! Also appreciate the affordability of BRO concerts. There's absolutely nothing negative about BRO. . .we LOVE it!"

    — Audience member

  • "I love the opportunity to play in an orchestra. Being able to play music and perform is a very important part of my life. I can't imagine life without it."

    — Blue Ridge Orchestra musician

  • "I wanted to tell you how much it means to the children of Haywood County to be attending a special performance by BRO Friday. The appreciation for the arts y'all are instilling in children who would otherwise never be exposed to this type of cultural musical experience is greatly appreciated by the community."

    — Parent, Haywood County 4th Grader

  • "My special thanks to all the musicians who donate their time and talent to these concerts. Let them know they are sincerely appreciated by the audience."

    — Audience Member, Eleven Eleven

  • "Absolutely wonderful!! Very inspiring & enjoy the very talented musicians. The director is great!! Thanks for the great music!!"

    — Audience Member, May Masters

  • "Breathtakingly wonderful."

    — Audience member, May Masters

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We are thrilled to join @mosaicrealtyavl at @citrongalleryart in Asheville for the 2nd Annual Art Walk and Benefit…. Save the Date! We invite you to join us on May 2nd from 5-9 pm for Mosaic Realty’s 2nd annual Art Walk & Benefit. W
SPRING FOURTH with the Blue Ridge Orchestra’s lively 2023-24 finale. The BRO heralds the return of spring with the first and fourth movements of Schumann’s Spring Symphony, Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony, and the first movement of Dvor
Please consider supporting the @carolina_primrose_quartet for their upcoming concert- You might just see some of our very own musicians there 😎😎😎 https://burkearts.org/2024/02/spring-strings/
We are still soaking in the magic from our intimate house concert... Musique Ménage at the Governor's Western Residence was a huge success under the direction of BRO Music Director, Milton Crotts. To our generous participants, supporters, and
The stage is set for our intimate evening at The Governor’s Western Residence! We cannot wait for the music to begin. A special shoutout goes to @foodexperiencecatering . Thank you for the beautiful presentation and savory bites! Thank you to o
The Blue Ridge Orchestra Musique Ménage ensemble prepares for our upcoming program on March 7th at the Governor’s Western Residence (almost sold out!!!) and 8th at Carolina Day School. Click the link in our bio to reserve your seat toda
Picture yourself here in the Great Room of the Governor’s Western Residence looking out over Mt. Pisgah and the Blue Ridge range listening to 🎶exquisite, live opera music🎶 with a glass of our wonderful local Souther Williams Vineyard’s

Friends of Blue Ridge Orchestra

GAP Grant 2023–2024:

Operational funds were provided by ArtsAVL, Buncombe County Government, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Milton Crotts,
Music Director

The Blue Ridge Orchestra continues to thrive under the direction of Milton Crotts, Music Director.

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