There are concerts that entertain, and then there are concerts that completely engulf you, where sound, emotion, and spectacle take over you in a way that makes the outside world disappear. Lindsey Stirling’s performance with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra was one of those rare nights as the two came together to create an evening that was nothing short of a masterpiece.
From the get-go, Lindsey Stirling didn’t just walk on stage, she danced into the room like a fairy in a wild forest. Dressed in a floral, earthy outfit that seemed to flow with every move, she was every bit the whimsical fairy her fans have come to love, and when her bow met the string and the orchestra filled in, magic happened. Backed by powerful arrangements of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Stirling’s music took on a whole new life. Her unique blend of classical violin and EDM/pop production has always felt cinematic, but hearing it woven through the textures of a full orchestra was genuinely breathtaking. Tracks like “Crystallize” and “Shatter Me” had a new depth, the orchestral swell beneath her melodies made the highs more soaring and the quiet moments more delicate. It was the fusion of genres that every fan could hope for.
What’s so remarkable about Lindsey is how effortlessly she combines technical brilliance with wild creativity. She’s not just a violinist, she’s a storyteller, a dancer, and a full-blown show person. She twirled, jumped, and leaped across the stage in perfect rhythm, impressively never missing a note, all the while, she was beaming, feeding off the crowd’s energy and giving it right back. Lindsey wasn’t just spectacle, as she has a knack for balancing the dramatic with the deeply personal by showing her vulnerabilities fully to the fans. Before playing “Lunar Lullaby,” she spoke candidly about loss, growth, and the people who shape us, and overcoming grief, mainly her father who she lost a few years ago. You could hear a pin drop. Her openness, paired with the sweeping orchestral support, made the moment feel like something much bigger than just a song. It was a reminder of why live music matters, it creates shared emotion in real time, but she didn’t stop there. To make the moment more special, she described how she got through her anxieties and had the crowd participate in what can be described as meditation as the whole crowd, as the whole theater closed their eyes and put forth their intention, rather it be love or thankfulness for something in there life.
The orchestra, for their part, was flawless. The musicians of the Atlanta Symphony weren’t just backing players, they were fully engaged, leaning into Stirling’s high-energy compositions and adding new dimensions to them. The conductor (who was having just as much fun as anyone else on stage) led with a mix of classical poise and contemporary flair, perfectly capturing the hybrid spirit of the night. At one point Lindsey even joined the orchestra in the seats to perform “Danse Macabre”, as song with deep meaning due to the storytelling of her late father.
The setlist was a well-balanced mix of fan favorites, recent releases, and reimagined classics. A medley of video game themes mashed up drew one of the biggest cheers of the night, as she played through pieces of many of her fan favorites from her YouTube days, such as a handful of The Legend of Zelda covers and the Skryim Theme. Long live the queen of the gamers!
By the time she closed the night with “Eye of the Untold Her”, the entire venue was on its feet. Their standing ovation was long, loud, and heartfelt, not just because the performance was incredible, but because the performance felt like a gift. Stirling brings a kind of joy and originality to her music that’s rare, and seeing her passion amplified by the richness of a live orchestra made it something truly unforgettable.
Lindsey Stirling continues to break the mold when it comes to extraordinary live performances, and this collaboration with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra proved, once again, that music knows no boundaries. It can be classical and contemporary, virtuosic and fun, theatrical and deeply human all at once. Lindsey Stirling continues to show why she is one of today’s greatest performers.
Lindsey Stirling’s Night with the Symphony tour continues through July 25th of 2025. For upcoming shows, visit https://www.lindseystirling.com/tour.
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What an excellent reiview! This is as close as I’ve seen of capturing Lindsey Stirling’s gift in words. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words, it was a magical night!