Back for its 15th year, Symphony Rocks returns with Funky Days, Disco Nights featuring Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. Join us August 13 at Bluestem Amphitheater for an evening of funk and disco with the Fargo‑Moorhead Symphony. Come early to enjoy local food trucks, then stay for an unforgettable night of music under the summer sky.
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, this program celebrates American music as a vibrant reflection of culture and history. Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances brings rhythmic energy and contemporary voice, while Samuel Barber’s beloved Violin Concerto features guest soloist William Hagen. The program concludes with Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 “Romantic,” offering sweeping melodies and rich orchestral color. Together, these works highlight the depth and evolution of the American symphonic tradition.
Step into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli as the orchestra brings to life the unforgettable music of composer Joe Hisaishi. This Pops concert celebrates the magical scores behind some of the most beloved animated films of all time, featuring sweeping orchestral medleys from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Led by guest conductor Kedrick Armstrong, this program explores Nordic orchestral identity across more than a century. It features the dramatic early voice of Elfrida Andrée, Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto with guest pianist Lorraine Min, the modern textures of Ruders’ Tundra, and Sibelius’s Symphony No. 3, a masterwork of clarity and innovation.
This annual side‑by‑side concert brings together the Fargo Moorhead Symphony Orchestra and the Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies. The program features Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, the Fall 2026 Thoreson Steffes Young Artist Competition winner, and Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 4.
This year, A Night at the Oscars takes a star-studded trip to the Big Apple! Dress to impress, walk the red carpet, and step into a cinematic celebration inspired by some of the most unforgettable films connected to New York City and its iconic energy.
This program spans more than two centuries of orchestral music, from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 featuring Sonja Bosca‑Harasim, Deb Harris, and Tyler Wottrich, to Elgar’s Serenade for Strings. It also includes Puccini’s Crisantemi, Pärt’s Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 29, showcasing clarity, elegance, and evolving musical styles.
The final Masterworks concert of the 2026–2027 season concludes with Beethoven’s groundbreaking Symphony No. 9, featuring orchestra, soloists, and a large chorus. From dramatic intensity to the triumphant “Ode to Joy,” this iconic work remains one of the most powerful statements in the symphonic repertoire and a fitting season finale.
Beer, Brats, & Brass
A fan favorite returns. Enjoy an energetic evening of brass and percussion paired with brats, brews, and the lively vibe of Brewhalla. A fun way to close out the 2025-2026 FM Symphony season.
To close the Masterworks season in dramatic fashion, the FMSO joins forces with the Fargo-Moorhead Opera for this special co-production.
From the genius behind La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly comes Puccini’s gripping one-act masterpiece of passion and betrayal. Set aboard a barge on the dark waters of the Seine, Il Tabarro (The Cloak) simmers with jealousy, longing, and fatal secrets. Its brooding atmosphere and sweeping score deliver a raw, emotional punch in this rarely performed gem.
Saturday, March 14- 7:30pm & Sunday, March 15- 2:00pm
In this reimagined presentation of The Four Seasons, movements by Vivaldi and Piazzolla are woven together, creating a musical dialogue between Baroque Italy and 20th‑century Buenos Aires. Performed by the FMSO’s string section and featuring concertmaster Sonja Bosca‑Harasim as soloist, this all‑strings Masterworks concert pairs one of classical music’s most beloved works with a fresh, imaginative perspective—appealing to both longtime audiences and first‑time Masterworks listeners.
This recital features two major works of chamber music: Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet Op. 115 and Mendelssohn’s Octet Op. 20. The program brings together the Third Avenue String Quartet, clarinet, and additional string players for a rich, expressive afternoon of music.
Conducted by Jane Linde Capistran and hosted by fan-favorite Jordan Schroeer, the concert features the powerful voices of the FM Choral Artists alongside the orchestra in a tribute to Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated soundtracks. Audiences will be swept away by thrilling themes from Mission: Impossible, Titanic, Star Wars, Stardust, Caravan, & more.
Experience one of the first performances in the newly renovated Fargo Theatre.
Step back in time for An Evening in the Victorian Era. Enjoy an intimate evening of chamber music performed by Jenny Poehls (flute), Deb Harris (flute), Elise Buffat Nelson (cello), and Amy Mercer (piano).
Guests will experience elegant Victorian Era music which will highlight female composers of the time, in the warm and character-filled setting of the Fine Arts Club. You are welcome to dress in period costume or come as you are.
Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and two beverages. This event is 21+, and limited tickets are available.
A celebration of musical power and collaboration, Symphonic Giants brings together iconic works and rising talent in this program. The concert opens with selections from Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances in a side-by-side performance with the Fargo-Moorhead Area Youth Symphony.
Pianist Tyler Wottrich, Associate Professor of Piano at NDSU, takes the spotlight in Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2, an expressive masterpiece known for its dramatic flair and virtuosic fire.
The program concludes with Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, an emotionally rich work that stands as one of the towering achievements of the symphonic repertoire.
Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major will be brought to life by Deb Harris, FMSO’s principal flutist, whose expressive tone and command of the instrument reveal the concerto’s elegance.
The program also offers a rare treat as Music Director, Christopher Zimmerman, steps away from the conductor’s podium to perform at the piano in Ernest Bloch’s Concerto Grosso for Strings and Piano, a richly textured work blending Baroque tradition with modern harmony.
Also featured are Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale, a lively and theatrical piece full of storytelling, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 83, “La Poule”, known for its playful motif.
Saturday, November 1 • 10:00 AM
NDSU Great Plains Ball Room- 2nd Floor
Join the Third Ave String Quartet (Jane Linde Capistran, Jennifer Tackling, Elise Buffat Nelson, & Tim Nelson) for a fun and interactive FREE concert designed just for your little ones!
Perfect for kids in 2nd grade and under (but open to ALL), this playful program introduces children to classical music in an approachable way. From walking in tempo to jumping, clapping, and following directions, kids will be moving and laughing while discovering the joy of music.
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Step into the historic Fargo Theatre and join the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra as we present the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera, brought to life with a powerful live orchestral performance conducted by Jane Linde Capistran.
Experience the thrill of classic cinema paired with all your favorite dramatic and ghostly orchestral themes, performed live in the theatre pit. Concordia College Film Professor, Greg Carlson, will set the stage with a special introduction to the film’s legacy, and an organ soloist will add a layer to the night’s soundscape.
This blend of film, music, and history marks the first of its kind for the FMSO. Come get swept away in the suspense and spectacle of The Phantom of the Opera!
This program features the world premiere of Noir Concerto No. 1, a saxophone concerto by Fargo-born composer Adam Hochstatter, featuring Russ Peterson, saxophone.
Peterson also brings his own voice to the stage with Between Two Cultures, a genre-blending composition reflecting his dual roots in classical and jazz traditions.
To round off the program, the orchestra performs Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” inspired by Dvořák’s time in America and cultural diversity.
The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra and Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome are teaming up once again for an unforgettable night of rock, funk, and symphonic power—and this year, YOU chose the setlist.
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