Greenville Symphony Orchestra

"It’s going to be a South Carolina 'Peter and the Wolf,' although wolves haven’t been out in those woods for more than a century,’ Mills said … In addition, Waldrop has written a new story to be narrated with the ‘Peer Gynt’ Suite…. Waldrop’s new narrative follows an adventurous day in the life of a boy and his sister…. ‘These [local references] make the stories more relevant to our listeners, giving people a real sense of belonging at our concerts," said Music Director Lee Mills. Not that Peter and the Wolf wasn't perfect already, but we think it's even more FUN with a Carolina-flavored twist! Thanks to League of American Orchestras Symphony Magazine for highlighting this weekend's concerts,

“The orchestra's opening weekend is not only going on as planned in the wake of Helene, but expanding to include an outdoor broadcast. As Greenville Symphony Executive Director Jessica Satava and Music Director Lee Mills share, Beethoven's landmark Symphony No. 9 is a work of music that promises to resonate powerfully with a hard-hit community.” Lee Mills Jessica Satava Furman University Bob Jones University North Greenville University Randall Umstead Michael Moore Stephen Gusukuma Andrew Huish

Join Us for a FREE Outdoor Broadcast of Our Opening Concert! ?? Sunday, Oct. 6 ??3:00 PM ??Peace Pavilion at the Peace Center In the spirit of community and resilience, we’re offering a FREE live outdoor broadcast of our opening weekend concert featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9! Bring your chairs and blankets, gather at the TD Stage amphitheater, and enjoy the concert broadcasted live on an LED screen! No registration needed—just come and be part of this uplifting musical moment. This event symbolizes hope and togetherness as we recover from Hurricane Helene. Let's come together through the joy of music! https://lnkd.in/exYqz3Tk

TODAY! Join us for coffee and conversation on this rainy afternoon. ??

"Ludwig van Beethoven’s final symphony is an end-to-end epic, with many moments to get the pulse racing. However, it’s in the final movement when things really get going. In the finale, choir and soloists join the orchestra for the first time in the history of the symphony and bellow out one of the composer’s favorite poems.?‘Ode to Joy’?by German poet Friedrich Schiller." It's a top ten WOW moment indeed! Come be part of Greenville's epic ode to joy with Music Director Lee Mills, Bob Jones University Chorale, Furman University Singers, and North Greenville University Concert Choir. More than 200 performers onstage, joined by soloists Amanda Sheriff, Sara Crigger, Randall Umstead, and Adrian Smith! Tickets at https://lnkd.in/egVB2PMX

Take a break from your Monday, have a cup of coffee on us, and learn a little more about the historical context and inspiring creation of Beethoven's epic Ninth Symphony. On September 23 and 30, we present two panel discussions feature an impressive line-up of academics, led in conversation by Music Director Lee Mills! On 9/23 at 3:30, Beethoven's Era Panel 1: A Day in the Life features Dr. Stephanie Barczewski, Clemson University College of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Jason Hansen and Dr. Gary Malvern, Furman University, and Brenda Schoolfield, Ph.D., Bob Jones University. At Kroc Center Church, this is free and open to the public! Details are here: https://lnkd.in/exYqz3Tk

“I really want to make sure my role is not just in the concert hall but to help connect the public and the symphony, so that people know that what we do is very accessible.” That’s our concertmaster Jackie Tso! She plays so many of the glorious solos you heard this past season in Swan Lake, Don Juan, and more. Thanks to our friends at Greenville Journal for featuring Jackie. Read more about her background, career, and move to Greenville here! Greenville Symphony Orchestra

It was so much fun for Music Director Lee Mills, Executive Director Jessica Satava and Director of Development Lieshe Lane, CFRM to visit our partners KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation yesterday to hear about their work and share creative community-focused ways we're making a difference thanks to their investment! We're grateful for the leadership and support of executive leader Jeff Schmersal, member of our Board of Directors whose vision for the partnership with Kyocera AVX has propelled us forward! Thanks to Karen Smith and Anita Bucci for their work to provide funding through the foundation to so many worthy initiatives that make our region stronger!

“That’s my first goal is to just reach out and embrace as much of the Greenville and Upstate community as we possibly can.” That’s our Music Director Lee Mills as he spoke with Bradley Fuller on South Carolina Public Radio SCETV last week. Hear more about Lee’s vision for the future! It’s 12 minutes of conversation about hang gliding, 100 miles of barbecue, and most importantly our outstanding musicians and their role as powerful ambassadors for our city. Oh, and that Schumann you hear in the background? That’s our Greenville Symphony!

"The musicians here are incredibly talented and inspired me by their adventurousness and dynamism. I can’t wait to bring our next season to life with them this fall." — Lee Mills