ASO 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.
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ASO 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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ASO marks Shaw centennial in '15-16
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s 2015-16 season is jam-packed with classics, world premieres, distinguished guest artists and choral masterworks to mark the 100th birthday of legendary ASO maestro Robert Shaw.
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Special events surround 45th ASO Show House
The Atlanta Symphony’s 45th annual Decorators’ Show House & Gardens, a spectacular fundraiser, opens its doors April 18 and runs through Mother’s Day on May 10.
Read MoreASO adds managing producer to pops team
Alex Malone, formerly of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, has joined the Atlanta Symphony as managing producer of symphony pops. He’s already on the job.
Read MoreMeet Joseph Young
Joseph Young began playing the trumpet in the sixth grade, later trading it for a baton. On June 1 the 31-year-old becomes the Atlanta Symphony’s new assistant conductor and leader of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra.
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Where talent’s developed
On Jan. 4, the Talent Development Program celebrates 20 years with an Alumni Legacy Concert. This free concert will be a full immersion into one of Atlanta’s most meaningful arts education programs, one that has seen its students go on to prestigious schools of music, major orchestras and solo careers.
Read MoreASO releases all-Sibelius recording
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has released a new recording, featuring the work of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
Read MoreFree ASO concerts return to Piedmont Park
Let the music play … again. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to Piedmont Park in May with free concerts at 7:30 p.m. May 17 and 23.
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