Detroit Symphony Orchestra

11/12/2025

After years of intentional work on inclusion and belonging, the DSO can now boast a notably healthy workplace. They have coined the term “one DSO.”

11/11/2025

📣This season’s sensory-friendly events kick off on 11/18 at 10 a.m! Live music is for everyone! ❤️

Relaxed Rehearsals and Sensory-Friendly Concerts welcome individuals with neurodiversity and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities with their families and/or caregiver(s) to The Max. These FREE events remove barriers to enable everyone to be themselves and enjoy a musical experience in a safe and judgement-free environment.

The first Relaxed Open Rehearsal of the season features Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony. Watch as the orchestra prepares for the Educational Concert Series performances.

Psst: Join early for hands-on activities from 9-10 AM.

Learn more about this season's relaxed and sensory-friendly events and reserve your free tickets at dso.org/sensory-friendly.

11/10/2025

Terence Blanchard brings "Malcolm X Jazz Suite" to Orchestra Hall on Dec 5! Buy tickets at bit.ly/3VKpkwo. 🎺 Joined by his band The E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet, this powerful jazz suite is a resetting of Blanchard's score from Spike Lee's 1992 film "Malcolm X."

Join donors from across the Detroit community and around the world to bring outstanding music, life-changing educational programs and far-reaching engagement activities to over 500,000 people each year!

11/10/2025

“I believe in music as a healing tool, and it’s been really important for me as an outlet for both my creative and emotional expression.” – Kris Johnson, trumpeter, composer, and educator

Every Brain Needs Music—an inspired evening of music, learning, and conversation with hosts Dr. Margo and Jim Farber and special guest Dr. Larry Sherman, who will be joined by DSO musicians and a jazz ensemble to present the positive impacts that listening and playing music has on the brain!

DATE: Thursday, November 13 | visit dso.org for tickets, but hurry we’re close to a sold-out event!

This event is made possible with the vision and support of:
Premier Sponsors:
Dr.Margo & Jim Farber
Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden
Dr. Sandy Koltonow & Dr. Mary Schlaff
Mind and Body Wellness
Allan & Joy Nachman
Elizabeth & Renato Jamett
Dean & Giles Simmer
Ellie & Mitch Barnett

Brain Trust:
Dr. Larry Sherman
Dr. Margo and Jim Farber
Jeremy Crosmer
Kris Johnson

11/10/2025

From the tender lyricism of Bruch’s Violin Concerto to the sunlit triumph of Brahms’s Second Symphony, Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider and the DSO invite you to experience Romanticism at its finest. ❤️🎻 Tickets at bit.ly/3KvxS7N then join us Dec 4–7.

11/09/2025

11/08/2025

Carmina Burana is a vibe🔥 Music Director Jader Bignamini brings it to life this weekend with Chen Reis, Andrzej Filończyk, Reginald Mobley, Audivi, the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus, and your DSO❤️

Tickets at: dso.org

11/07/2025

DSO Composer-in-Residence Michael Abels is back this week with "More Seasons" and "Global Warming" on a big Carmina Burana program! Tickets 🎟️ at dso.org

11/03/2025

What effect does music have on the brain?

Join the DSO and hosts Dr. Margo and Jim Farber with special guest Dr. Larry Sherman on November 13 for Every Brain Needs Music! an evening of conversation, jazz, and learning about the positive effects music has on the brain.
This event is made possible with the vision and support of:

Premier Sponsors:
Dr. Margo and Jim Farber
Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden
Dr. Sandy Koltonow & Dr. Mary Schlaff
Mind and Body Wellness
Allan & Joy Nachman
Elizabeth & Renato Jamett
Dean & Giles Simmer
Ellie & Mitch Barnett

Brain Trust:
Dr. Larry Sherman
Dr. Margo and Jim Farber
Jeremy Crosmer
Kris Johnson

Join donors from across the Detroit community and around the world to bring outstanding music, life-changing educational programs and far-reaching engagement activities to over 500,000 people each year!

11/03/2025

The songs you love with a symphonic flare! Tony DeSare returns to the DSO for The Billy Joel Songbook, Nov 21–23 🎹 Get ready to sing along to “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind,” "Movin' Out," and more 🎟️ bit.ly/3IS2u2X

10/31/2025

Arr, matey: BOO👻 Thank you for bringing your imagination and laughter to the symphony; holidays are magical at the DSO✨ Happy Halloween from the orchestra and Principal Pirate Enrico Lopez-Yañez🧡🖤🧡

10/29/2025

Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 burns with passion and intensity, and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 reminds us that beauty can rise from chaos. 🖤 Join the DSO, led by Jader Bignamini, Nov 14–15. 🎟️ Buy tickets at bit.ly/4nnnRHr.