Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Music Director

Respected and admired by audiences and musicians alike, Princeton Symphony Orchestra Music Director Rossen Milanov has established himself as a conductor with a considerable international presence. Mr. Milanov is the newly appointed principal conductor...

History and Mission

Since its founding in 1980, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra has evolved from a small yet highly respected community-based chamber orchestra into a professional orchestra of the highest artistic quality. Offering orchestral, pops, and chamber music concerts...

Silk Road Dances

Sunday, May 5, 2013
4 pm; Pre-concert talk 3 pm

Experience the allure of dances from China, Russia, and Spain, in the season’s final concert. Bartok’s The Miraculous Mandarin and Stravinsky’s The Firebird, heard in their suite versions, are both balletic stories of seduction and the supernatural. Ravel's ever-popular Boléro, driven by a sultry Spanish dance rhythm, captivates audiences with its masterful, gradual escalation from hushed restraint...

About PSO BRAVO!

The PSO is an enthusiastic provider of music education both in and outside of the classroom. Since 1995, PSO BRAVO! education...

History and Mission

Since its founding in 1980, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra has evolved from a small yet highly respected community-based chamber orchestra into a professional orchestra of the highest artistic quality. Offering orchestral, pops, and chamber music concerts, as well as lecture events, children's programs, and innovative collaborative programming, the orchestra is Princeton's hub for classical music...

Silk Road Dances

Sunday, May 5, 2013
4 pm; Pre-concert talk 3 pm

Experience the allure of dances from China, Russia, and Spain, in the season’s final concert. Bartok’s The Miraculous Mandarin and Stravinsky’s The Firebird, heard in their suite versions, are both balletic stories of seduction and the supernatural...

Tips for Newcomers

The PSO is always thrilled to reach new audiences, and we hope to make the concert experience welcoming and enjoyable for those discovering our orchestra for the first time. Here you will find answers to some frequently-asked questions. If you have further...

More Than a Concert

Presented in partnership with the Princeton Adult School, More Than a Concert offers two lectures during the school’s fall semester and three during the spring semester. These classes examine in depth each of the pieces to be performed on an upcoming...

Soundtracks

Held at the Princeton Public Library, Soundtracks is a five-lecture series that provides insights about what goes into “orchestrating” a concert by a professional symphony. The series delves into diverse and fascinating topics, including background...

Behind the Music

An exploration of the creative process behind modern-day music composition, Behind the Music introduces new works that will be heard on Classical Series concerts. Panelists at these forums include the composer, PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov, and...

School Programs

PSO BRAVO!’s three school programs, coordinated by the PSO’s dedicated education staff, engage students in ways designed specifically for each school age group. To learn more about how your school can become a part of PSO BRAVO!, please contact the...

Family Programs

Families develop a strong bond when they enjoy cultural activities together, such as music. PSO BRAVO! offers several family programs which allow parents and children to share in each other’s musical interests, have fun, and create special memories...

Corporate Support

Supporting the PSO makes good business sense - our patrons are interested in knowing about the best product and services our community has to offer. By contributing to the PSO, you provide yet another reason for people to choose to visit Princeton, live...

Individual Support

Although the PSO consistently sells out concerts, ticket sales cover only 25% of our annual budget. Music is a vital part of a community's cultural resources, and we hope you will join us in ensuring that Princeton continues to have the best in live...

Music Director

Respected and admired by audiences and musicians alike, Princeton Symphony Orchestra Music Director Rossen Milanov has established himself as a conductor with a considerable international presence. Mr. Milanov is the newly appointed principal conductor...

History and Mission

Since its founding in 1980, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra has evolved from a small yet highly respected community-based chamber orchestra into a professional orchestra of the highest artistic quality. Offering orchestral, pops, and chamber music concerts...

Silk Road Dances

Sunday, May 5, 2013
4 pm; Pre-concert talk 3 pm

Experience the allure of dances from China, Russia, and Spain, in the season’s final concert. Bartok’s The Miraculous Mandarin and Stravinsky’s The Firebird, heard in their suite versions, are both balletic stories of seduction and the supernatural. Ravel's ever-popular Boléro, driven by a sultry Spanish dance rhythm, captivates audiences with its masterful, gradual escalation from hushed restraint...

About PSO BRAVO!

The PSO is an enthusiastic provider of music education both in and outside of the classroom. Since 1995, PSO BRAVO! education...

History and Mission

Since its founding in 1980, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra has evolved from a small yet highly respected community-based chamber orchestra into a professional orchestra of the highest artistic quality. Offering orchestral, pops, and chamber music concerts, as well as lecture events, children's programs, and innovative collaborative programming, the orchestra is Princeton's hub for classical music...