Celebrate the musical richness of Western North Carolina.

The BRO celebrates 25 years of symphonic excellence in WNC.
We cannot wait to see you at our next concert!

Coming Up Next:

October 19th & 20th, 2024
Finding Home

Experiencing the magic of inner cities, far away destinations, and the familiarity of home, this concert will include Mason’s Inner City Rhapsody, Copland’s Letter from Home, Gershwin’s American in Paris, and more! We are proud to feature renowned baritone Isaiah Feken and Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No.6. Join us to celebrate the opening of our 25th Anniversary season with new Music Director, Dr. Emily Eng!

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December 7th & 8th, 2024
BRO Revels! 2024

This concert will showcase Holiday favorites Holst’s Christmas Day and Anderson’s Sleigh Ride. In the first half, we will be joined by a special guest choir to elevate the magic of this family-oriented experience!
This program has been generously sponsored by Mosaic Realty.

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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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Thank you for supporting the Blue Ridge Orchestra!

We are thrilled to begin our 25th Anniversary season with the support of these local, generous business sponsors. Thank you for keeping our passions alive in Western North Carolina! We still need additional partnerships to sustain our growing organiz
🎉Introducing Blue Ridge Orchestra's Music Director, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng🎉 Dr. Emily Mariko Eng is excited to begin her tenure as Music Director of the Blue Ridge Orchestra after guest conducting Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in last year’s
Under the new leadership of Music Director, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, the Blue Ridge Orchestra is thrilled to announce our 25th Anniversary Season! Click our link in bio to purchase tickets and support another year of quality, accessible symphonic music
BRO's Solstice Soirée, June 22nd, 2024...The evening was simply magical....🌅 Thank you to Souther Williams Vineyard for hosting Blue Ridge Orchestra's Chamber Ensemble along with @fancymarieonstage, @fancy_and_the_gentlemen, and the Walker Fa
In June, the Blue Ridge Orchestra celebrated Dr. Milton Crotts’ 12 years of Leadership. He has been an incredible Music Director, mentor, and friend. We presented Milt with gifts and had the opportunity to reminisce so many musical seasons toge
Solstice Soirée The Blue Ridge Orchestra presents Solstice Soirée, an alfresco chamber concert (with a WNC twist), at 6:00pm on Saturday, June 22nd, in the beautiful Souther Williams vineyard on Hoopers Creek Road in Fletcher, NC. Stepp
Music Director, Milton Crotts, Jennie, and other talented BRO soloists entertained us all with beautiful music at Mosaic Realty’s (@mosaicrealtyavl ) 2nd Annual Art walk. This was a wonderful fundraiser for us and 14 other Asheville Non-Profits

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.

Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, Music Director

The Blue Ridge Orchestra is proud to introduce our new Music Director, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng!

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