Concerts and Events
The RSO’s mission is to enlighten, educate, and entertain. Our many concerts and events throughout the year support this mission. Scroll through and find the ones that inspire you!
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Beethoven’s 9th
The season comes to a triumphant close with Beethoven’s joyous immortal classic, Symphony No. 9, performed by the Nielsen Chorale, world-class soloists, and your Rockford Symphony Orchestra.
Ellis Island: Dream of America
This concert celebrates Rockford’s long history of welcoming immigrants, and the heritage shared by these newcomers that has created Rockford’s own unique culture.
Mozart Meets Mahler
Mozart meets Mahler in this concert featuring RSO’s own Concertmaster Michèle Lekas and Principal Viola Rebecca Swan.
Symphonic Classics
Mozart’s iconic and beloved Symphony No. 40 alongside Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto makes for a program of Classical-era music that’s sure to delight.
Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff
Join the RSO on Opening Night for this celebratory program of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff with Violinist Giora Schmidt