The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra will return to its long-time home, the Forum, starting with its next concert season.
On Friday, the HSO announced a return to the Forum for the 2022-23 season. It has been playing in the Scottish Rite Theatre in Uptown Harrisburg this year as the commonwealth completes a years-long restoration of the Forum, located downtown at the Capitol Complex.
“Returning to the Forum Auditorium promises to be a joyous reunion,” said Matthew Herren, HSO executive director. “We can’t wait for our patrons to once again ‘meet us under the stars’ for powerful performances with world-renowned guests and our own extraordinary musicians.”
“Under the stars” refers to the Forum auditorium’s decorative ceiling, which features zodiac constellations and more than 1,000 stars from the night sky. The commonwealth is finishing up a $90 million renovation to restore and modernize the 91-year-old landmark structure on Walnut Street.
The HSO said that it will announce its 2022-23 pops and masterworks concerts later this year.
“The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra has filled the Forum Auditorium with world-class music for nearly a century,” said Troy Thompson, director of communications for the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, which operates the facility. “We are happy to welcome the HSO and its patrons back to their historic home.”
Meanwhile, the HSO’s 2021-22 season continues this month at Scottish Rite, with a “Heroes” concert featuring Copland, Bach and Beethoven on March 19 and 20. The season continues through May.
“We’d like to thank the splendid Scottish Rite Theatre for opening their doors to our patrons and musicians while the Forum Auditorium was undergoing renovations,” Herren said.
For tickets and more information about the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, visit harrisburgsymphony.org.
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