Dolly Parton To Bring Iconic Songs To The Symphony
Dolly Parton
Songs from Dolly Parton‘s legendary repertoire will be explored in a new way with “Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony,” a concert project for orchestras. Attendees will hear the Hall of Famer’s life in song, with her illuminating stories behind them in a multimedia symphonic experience featuring Parton on screen.
Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, the concert project will feature new and innovative orchestrations of Parton’s hits—such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” in addition to her personal favorites. The premiere performance will take place on March 20, 2025 in Nashville with the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. Afterwards, the project will tour to orchestras throughout the world.
Of the concert experience, Parton says, “I’m just so excited to share my songs and the stories behind them in this beautiful new way. ‘Threads: My Songs in Symphony’ is like a journey through the heartstrings of my life. I hope we can take it far and wide to symphony orchestras everywhere!”
“Threads: My Songs in Symphony” is co-produced by Parton together with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing.
“Bringing the genius, music, life and legacy of Dolly Parton to symphonic audiences is an honor for us,” says Robert Thompson, Schirmer Theatrical President. “Audiences will hear for the first time Dolly’s songs performed by orchestras worldwide in this innovative symphonic story-telling experience.”
“It’s an incredible honor to represent the popular and influential song catalog of Dolly Parton,” adds Todd Ellis, Sony Music Publishing’s Director, Licensing & Strategic Marketing. “We couldn’t be more excited for fans to immerse themselves in her music and experience her songs in such a new and imaginative way.”
