Detroit Symphony Orchestra Concert History

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (aka DSO) was founded in 1914 in Detroit, Michigan. Its most famous music directors were Paul Paray (1951-1962), Antal Doráti (1977-1981), and Neeme Järvi (1990-2005). Paray, Dorati, and Järvi each recorded a large and diverse set of music with the orchestra. Paray's greatest legacy with the DSO is his recording of Russian and French moderns: Saint-Saens, Ravel, Stravinsky, and others. Doráti is notable for his fondness for Eastern European composers.

Date Concert Venue Location
May 24, 2025
Upcoming
Ben Folds / Detroit Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Hall Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 23, 2025
Upcoming
Ben Folds / Detroit Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Hall Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jun 06, 2024
Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
Diana Ross / Jack White / Big Sean / Eminem / The Clark Sisters / Kierra Sheard / Illa J / Sky Jetta / Detroit Symphony Orchestra / Theo Parrish / Slum Village / Melissa Etheridge / Common / Fantasia / Jelly Roll
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Feb 18, 2024
Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Bianca Del Rio at Dreyfoos Hall

Dreyfoos Hall West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Feb 17, 2024
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Dreyfoos Hall West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Feb 13, 2024
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Curtis M. Phillips Peforming Arts Center Gainesville, Florida, United States
Oct 08, 2023
Stewart Copeland / Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Stewart Copeland: The Police Deranged

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Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jul 10, 2022
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, Michigan, United States
Aug 13, 2021
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, Michigan, United States
Jul 14, 2019
Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The Music of Queen featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States
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Stewart Copeland / Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Oct 8, 2023 [752-small]

Stewart Copeland / Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Oct 8, 2023
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Detroit Symphony Orchestra had?

Detroit Symphony Orchestra has had 76 concerts.

What genre is Detroit Symphony Orchestra?

Detroit Symphony Orchestra is most often considered to be Classical, Classical Performance, Orchestra, American Orchestra, Modern Classical, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony.

When is the next Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert?

The next Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert is on May 23, 2025 at Orchestra Hall in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The bands performing are: Ben Folds / Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

When was the last Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert?

The last Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert was on June 06, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The bands that performed were: Diana Ross / Jack White / Big Sean / Eminem / The Clark Sisters / Kierra Sheard / Illa J / Sky Jetta / Detroit Symphony Orchestra / Theo Parrish / Slum Village / Melissa Etheridge / Common / Fantasia / Jelly Roll.

What setlist does Detroit Symphony Orchestra play live?

The songs that Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 10, 2016 concert at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States:

  1. Young Americans
  2. Fame
  3. Changes
  4. Space Oddity
  5. Under Pressure
  6. Heroes
  7. Rebel Rebel
  8. China Girl

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