Hooray for the holidays!
Few things in this world convey the spirit of the holidays as clearly and concisely as a well-sung (or played) song. From the rousing opening notes of Handel’s “Hallelujah” chorus …
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In the community, making a difference
Meet Sheehan Hanrahan, a member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and a student at Alpharetta High School. A Youth Orchestra student council leader and sole student member of the …
Read MoreMichael Krajewski on his roots, music education and the allure of “Voodoo” magic
Michael Krajewski, the first-ever Principal Pops Conductor at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, leads concerts with Cirque de la Symphonie and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy this season. He recently sat down for …
Read MoreMore than music, a mosaic
It was the middle of winter 2010 and the busy summer concert season at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park was long gone. But the popular location did not lay …
Read MoreA league of her own
In an era where the biggest story on Broadway is the abysmal failure of the accident-plagued Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, the legendary Patti LuPone stands apart as (to borrow …
Read MoreUnseen but not unsung
The stereotypical definition of a librarian is lost on Rebecca Beavers. Seated in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Library, located directly behind the stage of Symphony Hall, she says, “An orchestra …
Read MoreEarning their stripes
The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) has long prided itself on being a vibrant part of the cultural fabric of the Atlanta community; but in reality, the reach of the …
Read MoreRecord of achievement
The latest game-changer in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s quest to blaze a singular path to artistic growth was the creation in late 2010 of ASO Media, a new record label …
Read MoreTaking you where few orchestras can
Ever looking forward, the artistic leadership of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will present audiences with a full house of household-name soloists, beloved orchestral pieces and modern marvels in its 2011-2012 …
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