Woodruff names Doug Shipman new CEO
The new CEO begins work July 18, succeeding Virginia Hepner, who helped lead the Arts Center through a time of significant change and success.
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ASO says goodbye to conductor Young, extends Runnicles contract
Assistant conductor Joseph Young is moving to the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore; guest conductor Donald Runnicles is on board through the 2018/19 season.
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First harpist's instrument donated to ASO
Ann Elizabeth “Libby” Calk, was the Atlanta Symphony’s first-ever harpist. She joined the orchestra in the 1950s.
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Baltimore native named new ASO assistant conductor-youth director
Stephen Mulligan, most recently with the Winston-Salem Symphony, joins the Atlanta Symphony for the 2017/18 season.
Read MorePark gets classical with free ASO show
The June 23 concert promises a mix of classical, jazz and soul sounds.
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Premieres, John Adams, living composers big in ASO 2016/17 season
Look for returning favorites Joshua Bell, Garrick Ohlsson and Ingrid Fliter; Broadway’s Sutton Foster leads POPS! lineup.
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5 players near first season of tenure with ASO
When the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra closes its 2015-16 classical season in mid-June, three bassists, one bassoonist and one horn player will wrap their first year of tenure with the group.
Read MoreASO hires Cleveland Orchestra leader for top job
Jennifer Barlament, who has more than 15 years of orchestra experience, will become executive director, the symphony’s top administrator. She begins work Jan. 1.
Read MoreASO chosen for inaugural D.C. fest in 2017
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is one of four U.S. orchestras chosen for the first-ever SHIFT Festival, being celebrated in March and April at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreASO plans free June concerts in Piedmont Park
The ASO returns to Piedmont Park for free concerts on June 11, 18 and 25, all led by assistant conductor Joseph Young. They are indeed free, but make sure you read the many do’s and don’ts before you go.
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