The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Marcelo Bussiki announces the orchestra’s much-anticipated 2020-2021 season, its 39th year serving the Bryan College Station community and all of the Brazos Valley. Named A Gallery of Styles, the 2020-2021 subscription series includes four symphonic performances offering an incredible array of musical experiences featuring well-known composers, exclusive guest artists, and the world-class BVSO musicians.
“Returning to the stage after nine months in hiatus is a reinvigorating experience for me and our musicians," says Bussiki. "The restrictive conditions imposed by the pandemic, however, have a bright side; it demanded that we make adjustments, be flexible and creative. It brought the well-being of our patrons and musicians to the forefront of symphony programming. It is in that adventurous and cautious spirt that I designed what I believe is a very unique and enjoyable season."
This season’s 2020-2021 subscription series concerts have changed venue from the Rudder Theatre Complex on the Texas A&M campus to the Brazos County Expo located at 5827 Leonard Road in Bryan.
The BVSO will be working to make sure that every performance complies with all local, state, and federal guidelines to ensure that appropriate health precautions are recognized and implemented for patrons’ convenience, safety, and enjoyment of the concerts, including requiring the wearing of masks. If any patron is concerned in any way, it is recommended they not attend and instead take advantage of a new option, the VIA VIDEO ticket.
The VIA VIDEO ticket is available to those who may not wish to attend the concert in person. Within three to four days after the concert, patrons who have bought a VIA VIDEO ticket will receive a link in their email which enables them to watch the concert conveniently from their own home for one week.
“During our 2020-2021 season we will be showcasing great hidden unique musical treasures alongside Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart. I hope that our patrons have as much fun enjoying the music as I had selecting it,” says Bussiki.
The following is a summary of the entire subscription series.
What: Tangos & More When: Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 at 5pm Where: Brazos County Expo Program Selections: Copland Three Latin-American Sketches Shostakovich Hamlet Suite, Op. 32a Piazzolla Five Tango Sensations Piazzolla Adiós Nonino Guest Artist: Julien Labro, bandoneón
What: Three Icons When: Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at 5pm Where: Brazos County Expo Program: Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 Mozart Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201 Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21
What: DSQ + BVSO When: Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 5pm Where: Brazos County Expo Program: Milhaud La Création du Monde, Op 81a Ibert Divertissement Curated selections of classics, pops, and crossovers from the Dallas String Quartet Guest Artist: The Dallas String Quartet
What: Royal Jazz When: Sunday, April 25, 2020 at 5pm Where: Brazos County Expo Program: Estreicher All You Shining Stars Hampton King David Suite for jazz quartet and string orchestra Arr. Borochov Special selections for jazz quartet Guest Artists: Itamar Borochov, trumpet Rob Clearfield, piano Itamar Borochov, jazz quartet
The 12th annual Holiday Pops Concert offers patrons the perfect way to usher in the holiday season with glorious, festive music best enjoyed with family and friends. The Canticle Ringers and Sanctuary Choir of Christ United Methodist Church, with organist James Faith, will join BVSO musicians for a beautiful as well as fun, holiday-themed concert on Sunday, Dec. 13. This concert has become an annual tradition for many and regularly sells out. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets well in advance to secure seating.
Advance tickets for the Holiday Pops Concert are $25 for adults and $10 for children.
The final concert of the season is the already-sold-out Asleep at the Wheel. Originally scheduled for March 22, the concert has been rescheduled to take place June 20, 2021 at the Brazos County Expo. The BVSO will be continually assessing the option of selling additional tickets closer to the date of this event should the opportunity arise.
“Marcelo has once again put together a fantastic season! From the incredibly exciting Dallas String Quartet, beautiful masterpieces, to the Grammy Award–winning Asleep at the Wheel. Don’t miss a single concert of this outstanding season,” says Executive Director Mary Koeninger.
Patrons can purchase subscription series tickets securely online at www.bvso.org or by phone through the symphony office (979) 696-6100. An adult four-concert subscription is $160 and student four-concert subscription is $60. A processing fee will apply. The VIA VIDEO ticket is $140 for all four concerts. Individual ticket sales to all concerts will soon be announced. All programs are subject to change. Contact the Symphony Office with any further questions.
