DSO musicians will perform free socially distance outdoor chamber recitals

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announced the “Summer Sessions: DSO Outdoors,” a series of free, outdoor, socially distant performances with small groups of musicians and limited-capacity audiences this August.
Musicians from the DSO will perform on Wednesday evenings at Sosnick Courtyard (51 Parsons Street), the outdoor community space adjacent to the orchestra’s Midtown campus, the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. In partnership with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, DSO musicians will also perform on Sunday afternoons at three community venues: Robert C. Valade Park, the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard, and Gabriel Richard Park.
Health and safety measures will be strictly enforced to ensure the safety of patrons, musicians, and DSO staff at all events. These include a requirement to wear masks covering the nose and mouth, social distancing, temperature checks upon entry at Sosnick Courtyard, and limited audience sizes in accordance with the statewide mandate that outdoor events do not exceed 100 attendees.
All events are free; no-charge ticket reservations are required for performances in Sosnick Courtyard, and registration is encouraged for performances at Detroit Riverfront Conservancy venues. Additionally, reserved VIP seating near the stage is available for the Sosnick Courtyard performances at a cost of $100 (for 2 people) or $200 (for 4 people).
All events are general admission and seating will not be provided (except for paid VIP seating at Sosnick Courtyard); patrons are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets.
Summer Sessions: DSO Outdoors – All Events
Wednesday, August 5 at 7 p.m.
Sosnick Courtyard (51 Parsons Street)
Sunday, August 9 at 12 p.m.
Robert C. Valade Park (2670 Atwater Street)
Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
Sosnick Courtyard (51 Parsons Street)
Sunday, August 16 at 12 p.m.
Dequindre Cut Freight Yard (Dequindre Cut, south of Wilkins Street)
Wednesday, August 19 at 7 p.m.
Sosnick Courtyard (51 Parsons Street)
Sunday, August 23 at 12 p.m.
Gabriel Richard Park (7130 East Jefferson Avenue)
Wednesday, August 26 at 7 p.m.
Sosnick Courtyard (51 Parsons Street)
To learn more Visit dso.org/summer and to reserve tickets or register.