Reading Symphony Orchestra Tickets

Berks Ballet once again did a wonderful job with the Nutcracker!

It was a great way to spend New Year's Eve. The orchestra was hot, the violin soloist Christopher Lee Collins was incredible, and Jodi Benson was phenomenal. Mrs. Benson's performances of Broadway hits and the famed "Part of Your World" (from Disney's "The Little Mermaid") was superb. It was amazing to me that her voice sounds just as strong and energetic as it did years ago when she first recorded The Little Mermaid and also performed on Broadway. Mrs. Benson has a beautiful way of telling a story as she sings...you cannot helped but be drawn into the lyrics of the song. Similarly, Christopher Lee Collins' solo performance was wonderful. He has a way of not just playing the violin, but making it sing the most beautiful song you have ever heard. Overall, the evening was quite possible my new favorite way to spend New Year's Eve!

This was by far the most enjoyable and entertaining New Years Eve Concert to date. Kudo's to Maestro Constantine!

I have seen the Reading Symphony Orchestra before and i must say that this New Year's Eve was one of their best yet. Keep up the good work.

The Reading Symphony's New Year's show was a delightful evening of classical and popular music. The featured soloist was engaging and belted out show tunes with full command of the stage. The instrumental selections were beautiful - a nice mix of tempos. What a treasure the Reading Symphony Orchestra is!

What a fabulous evening! The RSO has never sounded more energetic, under the baton of Maestro Andrew Constantine. In spite of his apologies for the slightly macabre music of Prokofiev's Cinderella, I found his selection of music for our New Year's Eve listening pleasure to be absolutely perfect! I would be remiss if I didn't mention the absolutely breathtaking strings of concertmaster Christopher Collins Lee on Massenet's Meditation from "Thais" . Although the music itself brings tears to my eyes, so much more so did Lee's hauntingly emotional interpretation of this gorgeous composition bring an absolute fountain of tears from my eyes. And the dessert-the lovely and well trained voice of Miss Jodi Benson! Not only did each of her vocal selections show off her gift, but they were entertaining and animated as well. Her voice is as trained and professional, and absolutely beautiful, as it was 25 years ago when she provided the voice of that well loved and (at least in my house) played to death Little Mermaid. I could have spent twice as much time listending to her melodious voice and not been in the least bored. Thanks to the RSO and Ms. Benson for a wonderful start to my New Year's Eve celebration!

This is my third NYE RSO concert. The weakest of the three The quality of music was excellent. Jodi Benson "over sang" - in my opinion. Several songs I couldn't even understand the lyrics. She also talked too much. It was like she was trying to make it the Jodi Benson show. Other than that it was fine. It will be difficult for Maestro Constantine to live up to the first NYE show with the acrobat, juggler, etc. Last's year was very good even though there was no 'gimmicks'. This year was good.

Yet another wonderful performance by the RSO providing an uplifting transition to the new year. My wife and I have made this our New Year's Eve tradition and we wouldn't miss it. It is a tribute to the RSO and the Berks County area that they attract top notch talent as solo artists to accompany the resident talent of the RSO. This year was no different with the magical voice and performance of Jody Benson. We look forward to next year's show.

The NY concert was just great!!! We go every year and this one wos one of the best.

I was lucky enough to attend the Saturday 12/19 4:30 performance of The Nutcracker. The dancing, acting, staging, choreography, costumes, and orchestra were wonderful. The winter weather could have certainly put a damper on the audience attendance, but the performers put their hearts and souls into the performance nonetheless. BRAVO!

My daughter & I go every year. It has been interesting how things have changed since the first time we saw the production about 20 years ago. We thought the interpretation of Herr Drosselmeyer was a little strange this year. What was the reason for the eye patch? The dance solos were great!

The orchestra, the ballet, costumes and everything was fantastic. Even the snowstorm added to the festive atmosphere.

Great show! Quin Kelly gave a stellar performance. Bravo!

Percussion section was awfully louder than the orchestra, and too close to the audience. Other than that, performance of orchestra and actors was magnificient.

We took my three children and parents to the Friday evening performance of the Nutcracker. I wasn't expecting my boys age 10 and 6 to like it, but they really enjoyed it. They are sports fanatics so I wanted them to see a fine arts production and it was a great choice. Performances were terrific (not professional caliber ballet ), but good enough for children. A lot of energy from the performers and excellent orchestra! A great Christmas time activity for the family!

It was an amazing show. The dancers were really talented. Definitely a good show to go see to get into the holiday spirit!

An excellent performance! The most fun you can have with your FAMILY, a tradition that now spans TWO generations of my family.

The symphony and the dancers were outstanding. It made for a very enjoyable evening.

Wonderful music , the orch seating difficult to see