2019-20 Season

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Cancel or Postpones All Concerts Through May 2, 2020

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Cancel or Postpones All Concerts Through May 2, 2020

MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has cancelled or rescheduled all concerts through May 2, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus and the continuation of the state’s shelter in place mandate. All ticket holders will be contacted directly with ticketing options. The MSO is posting regular updates on their COVID-19 plans at ModestoSymphony.org/mso-health-safety.

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Mozart & Mendelssohn on April 3 & 4

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Performs Mozart & Mendelssohn on April 3 & 4

MODESTO, CA - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) led by Music Director David Lockington, will perform Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute and Sinfonia Concertante for Violin & Viola on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. The evening’s program will conclude with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 (Italian).

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Celebrates the Hollywood Film Musical

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra Celebrates the Hollywood Film Musical

February 2020 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will perform That’s Entertainment! on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 7:30pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Returning to Modesto for the first time in seven years, guest conductor Lucas Waldin will lead the MSO through some of the best movie musicals like West Side Story, Chicago, and Les Misérables.

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra February Performances

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra February Performances

January 2020 - The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) led by Music Director David Lockington, will perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with award-winning pianist Stephen Hough on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts.

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra and Modesto Jr. College Planetarium Combine in Music Aligns with the Stars

Press Release: Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra and Modesto Jr. College Planetarium Combine in Music Aligns with the Stars

January 2020 – The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO) and the Modesto Junior College Great Valley Museum and Planetarium combine to present “Music Aligns with the Stars” on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. This collaborative event will feature several of the MSYO’s chamber ensembles performing during presentations in the William R. Luebke Planetarium and amongst nature scenes in the Great Valley Museum.