Featuring two of classical music’s most beloved works - Pictures at an Exhibition and Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun. Plus, Grammy award winning bandoneon player Hector Del Curto joins the orchestra for a tango infused concerto. This concert promises to inspire and energize both seasoned fans and newcomers.

Travel back to the era of Swing, a time when jazz ruled and the sultry voices of women such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan echoed from every radio and dance hall.

This program explores the surprising connections between French music and American Jazz. Featuring the music of Debussy, Ravel, Gershwin, and more, this is a unique program featuring six RSO Musicians that you won’t want to miss!

Immerse yourself in pure romanticism with four masterful composers who drew inspiration from poetry, the human voice, and one another. Featuring special guests The Nielsen Chorale and internationally acclaimed pianist Einav Yarden. Include this romantic concert in your Valentine's plans.

Join us for an afternoon of delightful music featuring woodwinds and strings in Rockford’s historic First Lutheran Church.

SOLD OUT! Broadway and Hollywood Conductor Kevin Stites will be joined by special guests the Nielsen Chorale, TV news anchor Eric Wilson, Mayor Tom McNamara, acclaimed actress and Rockford native Sharon Sachs, and more!

Featuring Beethoven's iconic 5th Symphony, this is a night of hope and resilience to re-energize the soul. Join us for a performance that will remind you of the transformative power of music.

The Pops Series returns with new Music Director Yaniv Attar's Salute to Boston Pops with beloved favorites including Rhapsody in Blue, West Side Story, and a tribute to John Williams.

Join the RSO at First Lutheran Church for this Sunday Matinee Chamber concert featuring members of the RSO Brass section.

Yaniv Attar takes the stage in his first concert as the RSO's new Music Director, conducting works by Estacio, Beethoven, and Mahler. An opening night you won't soon forget!

This concert is a celebration of music by Americans and inspired by the American experience.

We are pleased to return to the Rockford Art Museum with two concerts coordinated by concertmaster Michèle Lekas.

We are pleased to return to the Rockford Art Museum with two concerts coordinated by concertmaster Michèle Lekas.

We will come together as one community to surround ourselves with music and its healing power at this beautiful concert.

Celebrate the music of John Williams with the RSO!

The beautiful music of Rossini and Bach will be enhanced by the flicker of soft candlelight in this mid-winter concert at First Lutheran Church of Rockford.

Featuring conductor and Music Director Finalist Vlad Vizireanu and percussionist Danielle Gonzalez.

Featuring conductor and Music Director Finalist Yaniv Segal and guest artist Gabriel Prokofiev on electronics.

Featuring conductor and Music Director Finalist Radu Paponiu and violinist and vocalist Charles Yang.

Featuring conductor and Music Director Finalist Eric Garcia and violinist Blake Pouliot.

Featuring conductor and Music Director Finalist Alastair Willis and tabla player Sandeep Das.

Featuring conductor and Music Director Finalist Tania Miller and violinist Michèle Lekas.

Featuring conductor and Music Director Finalist Andrew Crust and pianist Wei Luo.

Let’s celebrate Hollywood and the Oscars! Dress to impress as you walk down the red carpet and pose for the paparazzi!

Featuring conductor and Music Director Finalist Scott Terrell and pianist Tengku Ahmad Irfan.

Featuring conductor and Music Director Finalist Yaniv Attar and guitarist Daniel Bolshoy.