Billings Symphony

10/21/2026

It's almost time for the first concert in our Prelude Society membership! An exclusive membership for young adults it's perfect for dipping your toes into symphonic music, date nights that you don't have to stress about, or even just meeting new people. There is still time to sign up before we meet on Saturday before the evening's concert, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, so don't miss out!

10/21/2026

Don't miss this chance to see Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 this weekend😊

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Want to spend Saturday night enjoying live classical music? 🎶 We're giving away 2 tickets to Billings Symphony's Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 this Saturday, October 24th at Alberta Bair Theater!

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10/21/2026

A wonderful comment left for us after our last Classic Series concert, Dvorak No. 8🥰

We are so grateful to be able to open doors via our new Young Friends Program! Music is transformative no matter the age and we can't wait to see a new generation of listeners as fascinated as we are.

Young Friends Program tickets are currently available for the next Classic Series concert, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, happening this Saturday! With free tickets for K-12 you can bring your whole family and make memories that last a lifetime.

The Young Friends Program is proudly supported by First Interstate Bank.

10/17/2026

Less than one week until Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2! Join us at the Alberta Bair Theater for a night of sunning storytelling and simple, rugged beauty next Saturday as we welcome Guest Artist Fanya Lin on the piano and Music Director Candidate Wilbur Lin to conduct the orchestra. Can't wait to see you there!

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Saturday, October 24 | 7:30PM
Doors Open 6:30PM | LIVE Pre-Concert Cues 6:40PM
Alberta Bair Theater

10/17/2026

Emerging as one of the most compelling chamber ensembles of their generation, the Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet. With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st-century classical music. Their mission is driven by diverse, engaging programming and innovative visual elements that captivate audiences.

The quartet was named the winner of the 2025 Concert Artist Guild Louis and Susan Meisel Competition. As part of that honor, Cerus was awarded the inaugural Bohemians Artist Residency & Robert A. Levinson and Patricia S. Levinson Arts Achievement Award, administered by The New York Community Trust, offering tailored resources to accelerate their career development. Additional accolades include the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the 2024 MTNA National Chamber Music Competition, and First Prize with the Michigan Prize at the 2023 Briggs Chamber Music Competition.

Performing across the U.S. and internationally, Cerus recently appeared at the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival, where they emphasized education and community engagement, presenting interactive workshops as well as community performances designed to inspire and connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. In the summer of 2025, the quartet participated in the IPR Sound Garden Project, bringing innovative performances to public and community spaces. They were also featured as concerto soloists with the University of Michigan Symphony Band Chamber Winds, performing Chen Yi’s Ba Yin. Based in Ann Arbor, the ensemble is composed of Roberto Campa (soprano saxophone), Laura Ramsay (alto), Kyle Kato (tenor), and Samuel Dishon (baritone).

Their name draws from Greek mythology—Cerus was a wild bull transformed by the goddess Persephone, a story of chaos tamed into beauty. This myth mirrors the quartet’s artistic vision: to reimagine the saxophone as a medium of beauty and expressive depth, deserving of a central role in 21st-century classical music.

Cerus Quartet: Past Lives, Present Voices

10/16/2026

In partnership with the Yellowstone Art Museum, we have an exciting two-part series for you that combines performing arts and visual arts all rolled into one fantastic concert.

On Friday, October 23 Billings Symphony’s Assistant Concertmaster Rosie Weiss, Principal Viola Samantha Inez, and Principal Cello Cody Byrum will perfrom pieces inspired by the exhibition Embedded in the Overlap. They will be performing inside the exhibition space iteself, connecting you with the art through music. This intimate performance invites visitors to experience the galleries in a whole new way, discovering fresh connections between sound and art.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity as music and visual art come together in conversation.

10/15/2026

We're just over a week away from returning to the Alberta Bair Theater for our next Classic Series concert.

For the second half of the evening, guest artist Fanya Lin will dazzle on the piano. Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, Steinway Artist Fanya Lin has entranced audiences worldwide with her charismatic and fiery performances. Lin’s “mesmerizing performance” of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in UK was depicted as “a tornado had touched down through her body and lifted her, feathers fluttering, from the piano stool as she weighed into the keys.”

Join us next Saturday for Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. And don't forget! This concert will feature our second Music Director Candidate, Wilbur Lin. Come experience him in action and let us know if you think he could be our next Billings Symphony Vincent W. and Janet M. Carpenter Music Director!

10/14/2026

Tickets to Renée Fleming LIVE: One Night Only are now on sale at the Alberta Bair Theater's website!

There is a profound connection between the beauty found in nature and the way it inspires us as people and artists. This evening is an exploration of this beauty—and its fragility. Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene blends the music of Romantic-era composers that delighted in the imagery of nature and living contemporary composers giving voice to the current, troubling relationship with the natural world; alongside an original film created in partnership with the National Geographic Society. A recital performance of this work, it is an invitation to all to consider the rapid change in the natural world at our hands and reflect on connecting to something larger than ourselves.

Get your tickets today and don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime artist in Billings!

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Saturday, May 15 | 7:30PM
Alberta Bair Theater

10/13/2026