Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra (HHSO) invites music lovers throughout the Lowcountry to experience its 2026– 2027 Orchestra Series, with tickets now on sale for the Orchestra’s milestone 45th Anniversary Season.
Under the direction of Music Director John Morris Russell, the new season brings together the power and beauty of live orchestral music with world-renowned guest artists, beloved masterworks, holiday traditions, and special performances designed to bring audiences together. From sweeping symphonic works to intimate musical moments, the season offers something for both longtime HHSO patrons and those discovering the Orchestra for the first time.
“Music making deeply connects us,” says John Morris Russell, Music Director. “It expresses some of the most profound human feelings and opens hearts to the beauty around us.”
The 2026–2027 season begins Sunday, October 25, with a spectacular Opening Concert featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Olga Kern performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” followed by Tchaikovsky’s beloved Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. The evening continues with a special 45th Anniversary Gala celebration, making the season opening a true celebration of music, community, and the Orchestra’s history.
Throughout the season, audiences can expect the range and richness that define an HHSO performance—powerful orchestral sound, breathtaking piano performances, familiar favorites, musical discovery, and the thrill of hearing exceptional artists perform live. The season also offers opportunities to experience music in different ways, from moments of quiet reflection and emotional depth to the energy and excitement of a full orchestra performing at its finest.
The 45th Anniversary Season reflects the HHSO’s commitment to presenting Extraordinary Music. Uniquely Lowcountry. For 45 years, the
Olga Kern
Orchestra has helped bring people together through live music, creating shared experiences for residents and visitors throughout the region.
“This anniversary season is an opportunity to celebrate where we have been while looking ahead to the future of the HHSO,” says Alan Jordan, President and CEO. “We want audiences to experience not only exceptional musicianship, but the joy, connection and sense of community that happen when we gather together for live music.”
Whether it is a first concert, a longtime tradition with family and friends, or a special night out, the 2026–2027 Orchestra Series offers audiences the chance to make live music part of their year.
Tickets for the 2026–2027 Orchestra Series are now on sale. Audiences may choose individual tickets or season subscriptions in 9-, 6-, or 3-concert packages. Subscribers receive preferred seating, savings compared with single-ticket prices, and access to some of the best seats available.
To view the complete 2026–2027 Orchestra Series and purchase tickets, visit hhso.org/orchestra-series-2026-2027.
About the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
For 45 years, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra has enriched the Lowcountry with extraordinary musical experiences that inspire audiences, cultivate young talent, strengthen community connections, and celebrate the region’s vibrant arts and culture. In addition to its Orchestra Series, HHSO presents performances and programs through SoundWaves, Jazz in the Park, BravoPiano!, the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, youth education initiatives, and other cultural programs.
