Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

"From elemental hushes to muscular exertions and brassy explosions, the FWSO itself seemed a force of nature." - Scott Cantrell, The Dallas Morning News

Thank you The Dallas Morning News for the SUPER review of our Season Opener this past weekend at Bass Performance Hall with Music Director Robert Spano and guest violinist James Ehnes! We're excited for an exceptional 24-25 Season ahead! 🥳

📰 Read the review now at https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/performing-arts/2024/09/07/review-a-super-season-opener-from-robert-spano-and-the-fort-worth-symphony/

📸: Randal Vanderveer

"Happily, the strings soar with a rich, clean tone equal to that of the leading American orchestras of our time." - Wayne Lee Gay, Onstage NTX

Our Opening Weekend for the 24-25 Season was a triumph! We are thrilled to welcome back Maestro Spano for his third season as our Music Director and to have the phenomenal violinist James Ehnes join us! 🎻

Read the full review at https://www.onstagentx.com/music-reviews/-fort-worth-symphony

📸: Randal Vanderveer

We’re excited to be part of Educator Day in the District this Saturday! Connect with fellow teachers, explore educational resources, and enjoy free admission for you and your family in the FW Cultural District. Be sure to visit the FWSO table at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame! 🤠

Learn more & register at: www.fwmuseum.org/calendar/educator-day-2024/

🤩 Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, and Berlioz are giving us all the feels in our season opener! Celebrate the Opening Weekend of our Symphonic Series with us at Bass Performance Hall ft. the extraordinary violinist James Ehnes and Music Director Robert Spano. 🎻

✨ Don't miss out! Secure your spot now at bit.ly/2425OpeningWeekend

Our Stars of the Symphony DJ Cheek, Tim Daniels, and Kyle Sherman conducted by Taichi Fukumura left us starstruck this past Saturday! 🤩 Thank you to everyone who joined us at Bass Performance Hall - your support made the night truly stellar! 🌟

📸: Karen Almond

Did you know that you can make your gift early?

Your support for the FWSO’s Education and Community Programs helps us impact over 10,000 students annually and bring the joy of music to families, the elderly, and those who do not regularly attend concerts. The FWSO proudly creates partnerships with local organizations to offer free tickets to people in underserved populations including those with disabilities and veterans. Last year, the FWSO engaged with more than 65,000 children, families, and friends in the community!

Help us expand our reach and continue creating more bridges to music! Give today at bit.ly/FWSOntxgiving

North Texas Giving Day

'🎻 Star violinist James Ehnes joins us for our celebratory Opening Weekend at Bass Performance Hall Sept. 6-8, and you can too! Experience the energy of Berlioz's Roman Carnival Overture, the haunting beauty of Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D Minor, and Tchaikovsky's deeply emotional Symphony No. 6, Pathétique. 🎶

Secure your tickets now at bit.ly/2425OpeningWeekend

Pat Green and Principal Trumpet Kyle Sherman sat down with Elle from 95.9 The Ranch to chat about our upcoming concert, Pat Green Live with the FWSO on Sept. 14. Tune into 95.9 The Ranch now through Sept. 13 for the chance to WIN free tickets to the concert! 🤠

Check out their interview below where Pat discusses the Texas country scene, his nerves, and his excitement to perform with us at Bass Performance Hall. Jump to the 6:11 mark to hear what you can expect from this concert that combines the grit of TX country and the grandeur of the Symphony! 🎻

For tickets, visit bit.ly/FWSOPatGreen24

https://youtu.be/9V-LsEOJZsw?si=kbBvXopPZnbcbc5W

Pat Green Talks Nerves, Family, and His New Project Pat Green sits down with Elle to discuss his new project with the Fort Worth Symphony, Saturday, Sept. 14th, and the origins of the Texas Country Music scene.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Fort Worth Public Library East Regional for the launch of our free community program series! We loved sharing a book reading, show & tell and performance by FWSO violist Joni Baczewski, and instrument petting zoo with you! 🎻

We can't wait to see you at our next library events:
📚Wed., Oct. 16 at 10:30 am @ Summerglen Library
📚Tues., Nov. 12 at 10:30 am @ Reby Cary Youth Library

This program is generously supported by the Symphony League of Fort Worth.

Thank you to all the heroes who filled Bass Performance Hall for FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour! Until our next quest! ✨🎶

📸: Karen Almond

❗Attention Final Fantasy VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour Concert-goers❗

Please arrive early, especially if you are interested in purchasing merchandise. The doors will open early at 6:00 PM in anticipation of long lines for merch sales. The concert begins promptly at 7:30 PM.

NOTE: We're looking forward to seeing all of your fantastic costumes at these concerts! While cosplay is encouraged, full face masks, helmets, and other headgear are not permitted into Bass Performance Hall for heroes over age 10. Similarly, toy/replica weapons are not permitted.

Please NO flash photography or filming during the performance.

Learn more at bit.ly/FWSOFinalFantasy24

📚 FWSO violist Joni Baczewski kicks off our FREE community program in partnership with Fort Worth Public Library East Regional this Saturday at 10:30am! Enjoy a book reading of This Magical Musical Night, a viola show & tell and performance, and an interactive instrument petting zoo! 🎻

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/482043574459355

This program is generously supported by the Symphony League of Fort Worth.

Did you know we have a digital program book for all our concerts? 🤔 Preview the concert program and program notes ahead of time to learn more about your upcoming performance or find your next favorite concert! 🎶

📕 View it here at bit.ly/FWSO2425program1

Experience all this and more at the FWSO! Our first concert of the 24/25 Season is only ONE week away! 🥳

Get tickets now at bit.ly/FWSO2425Season

Happy Back to School! 🎒 We’re kicking off the school year by delivering our Carnegie Hall Link Up curriculum to Elizabeth at Fort Worth ISD Visual and Performing Arts! We're so excited for 4th graders across FWISD to dive into this fantastic curriculum which leads to them playing recorders alongside the FWSO at a live concert 🪈🎶

Learn more about our education programs at bit.ly/FWSOedu

🤠 Round up your “Girls from Texas🎶” and head on over to Bass Performance Hall for Pat Green Live with the FWSO on Saturday, Sept. 14! You don’t want to miss this one-night-only concert with Pat Green performing his greatest country hits backed by your FWSO!

🎫 Tickets are selling fast! Get yours now at bit.ly/FWSOPatGreen24

Registration for our 24-25 Education Concerts is officially OPEN! Explore our engaging programs including Symphony in Space, Open Rehearsals, Carnegie Hall Link Up, and more! 📚🎺

✏️ Register today at bit.ly/FWSOedu

📸: Karen Almond

🏖️ Christmas in July! ☀️
Feeling the summer heat? 🥵 Cool off with a preview of our winter concerts! Beat the rush and get a head start on your holiday plans - tickets available now at bit.ly/FWSOtickets 😎

🍿 Movie lovers, get ready for a blockbuster season! Our 24-25 lineup features iconic film concerts all audiences will enjoy. During each movie, the FWSO will perform the film score live just below the big screen. Experience your favorite movies in a whole new way! 🎞️

🎬 Book your tickets now at bit.ly/FWSOtickets

Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of interpretive and technical prowess. You do not want to miss our Gala Concert on April 5, 2025 featuring his performance of the monumental Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 under the baton of FWSO Music Director Robert Spano. 🎹

Secure your seats now at bit.ly/FWSOgala25

Experience all 3 of our family concerts this season for just $64 for adults and $36 for children! 🥳

Introduce your little ones to the symphony with one-hour performances featuring fairytales, dance, and captivating stories. Create new memories and bring your family closer through the power of music. 🎻

Purchase your Family Series Subscription today --> bit.ly/FWSOfamily2425

📸: Karen Almond

Is your perfect CYO lineup Kings of Soul + The Flying Dutchman + Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert? Build your ideal package with 3, 4, or 5 concerts across our Symphonic and Pops series and save up to 15%! 😊

🎶 Create your own now at https://bit.ly/FWSO2425CYO

Single tickets for the entire 24-25 Season are ON SALE! 🚨

🎫 Get yours now at bit.ly/FWSOtickets

Cowtown🤠 meets classical🎻! For one night only, this September 14th, Texas native & country legend Pat Green and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will share the stage at Bass Performance Hall!

"It's Time" to buy tickets --> bit.ly/FWSOPatGreen24

Happy Independence Day from the FWSO! Wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July 🇺🇸

📸: Karen Almond

The FWSO Box Office and Administration will be closed Tuesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 7 in observance of Independence Day.

AWR Music Productions and Square Enix are proud to introduce Final Fantasy VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour, an electrifying new concert based entirely on the groundbreaking game from Square Enix.

Experience all new symphonic arrangements of the music of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH including beloved scores by Nobuo Uematsu and exciting new contributions from Mitsuto Suzuki and Masashi Hamauzu all performed by your Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra led by renowned conductor Arnie Roth at Bass Performance Hall. With stunning, high-definition video scenes created exclusively for this production by SQUARE ENIX, immerse yourself in the world of one of the most visionary games of all time with this sensational multimedia concert experience!

Secure your tickets now at bit.ly/FWSOFinalFantasy24

AWR Music Productions, LLC, and Square Enix Co., Ltd. All associated trademarks areowned by and used under license from SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.© SQUARE ENIX
CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / ROBERTO FERRARI
LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © YOSH*TAKA AMANO

Our Create Your Own (CYO) package lets you mix & match 3, 4, or 5 concerts from our Symphonic and Pops Series while saving up to 15% off individual ticket prices. Curate a package that fits your interests, schedule, and budget starting at only $69! 😄

Create your own now at bit.ly/FWSO2425CYO

Happy First Day of Summer! ☀️ Enjoy some more snapshots from our Concert on the Lawn at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. We loved sharing popsicles from Frios Gourmet Pops Fort Worth, picnics, and Pops music with you, and we can't wait to bring this event back next year! 😎🍉

📸: Karen Almond