Through the ages, visual artists and composers have shared many of the same sources of inspiration, reflecting history, tradition, and their communities. Join the DSO, in collaboration with the Detroit Institute of Arts, to learn what visual art and symphonic music have in common.

Enrico Lopez...

Learn about the science of sound with this interactive collaboration with the Michigan Science Center.

There are so many ways to tell a story. Discover the enchanting Tale of The Firebird, as told through the music of composer Igor Stravinsky in his powerful, cutting edge score. The concert was on November 28, 2018.
Rei Hotoda, conductor
DJ Oliver, host

Join us on a musical journey as we explore feelings and emotions.

Fast music, slow music, dance music — we feature all of them!
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
DJ Oliver, host
Michelle Merrill, conductor
April 27, 2017

Composer Antonín Dvořák was inspired by a trip across America in the late 1800s, which led to his “New World” Symphony. Discover the stories and melodies of Dvořák’s new world.