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.

This Field Trip opportunity to attend our annual Youth Concert will explore music from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Recommended for grade levels three and up.

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!

Join us for a holiday classic presented in partnership with the Rockford Dance Company and featuring professional lead dancers from the region's top ballet companies. Make The Nutcracker part of your family’s holiday traditions!

SOLD OUT! The Rockford Symphony Orchestra and Rockford Dance Company are coming together to create a magical student matinee. This field trip opportunity at the Coronado Performing Arts Center is for students in grades 3-12.

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!

Presented in partnership with The Nielsen Chorale.

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.

Celebrate your holidays with the RSO at the Coronado Theatre.

A magical performance featuring Tchaikovsky’s ballet performed by the Rockford Dance Company, with professional featured dancers, set to live music performed by the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.

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.