ASO Searches for Local Talent
August 28, 2008
Akron—The Akron Symphony is looking for professional singers who specialize in opera, oratorio, and/or musical theater performance in the Northeast Ohio area. Auditions for roles in upcoming Akron Symphony programs (including Classic, Pops, and special events with the Akron Symphony Chorus) will be by invitation only. Read more
Pick 2 for $19 each
August 20, 2008
Get the best available seats for the Akron Symphony’s 2008-2009 season for only $19 each (up to 52% off of regular price) when you purchase tickets to 2 or more of the following concerts. Order today by calling 330.535.8131. Limited time offer.
Saturday
September 20, 2008 – 8 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Classic Series
Tchaikovsky 4th
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Stefan Jackiw, violin
BARBER – Overture to School for Scandal
SIBELIUS – Violin Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY – Symphony No. 4
Friday
October 3, 2008 – 8 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre
Pops
Romantic Journey: The Broadway Concert
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Brent Barrett and Patty Goble
Saturday
October 18, 2008 – 8 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Classic Series
Beethoven & Bohemia
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Orli Shaham, piano
BARTÓK – Dance Suite
BEETHOVEN – Piano Concert No. 2
DVOŘÁK - Symphony No. 6
Saturday
November 22, 2008 – 8 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Classic Series
Mozart Times Two
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Orion Weiss and Anna Polonsky, duo pianists
MOZART – Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio
ZEMLINSKY - The Mermaid
STRAUSS - Till Eulenspiegel
Friday
December 5, 2008 – 8:00 p.m.
St. Bernard Catholic Church, Akron
Special Event
Hugh Floyd, conductor
Akron Symphony Chamber Choir
HANDEL – Messiah
Saturday
December 6, 2008 – 8:00 p.m.
Trinity United Church of Christ, Wadsworth
Special Event
Hugh Floyd, conductor
Akron Symphony Chamber Choir
HANDEL - Messiah
Sunday
December 7, 2008 – 3:00 p.m.
Bath United Church of Christ, Bath
Special Event
Hugh Floyd, conductor
Akron Symphony Chamber Choir
HANDEL - Messiah
Thursday
December 18, 2008 – 8:00 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Pops
Holiday Pops
Carl Topilow, guest conductor
Akron Symphony Chamber Chorus
Hugh Floyd, chorus director
Susan Hesse
Saturday
January 17, 2009 – 8:00 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Classic Series
Bernstein & Mahler
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Diana Tash, mezzo-soprano
BERNSTEIN - Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah
MAHLER - Symphony No. 1
Saturday
February 7, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Special Event
Gospel Meets Symphony
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Thursday
February 12, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Classic Series
A Lincoln Portrait
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Hugh Floyd, chorus director
James Westwater, photo-choreographer
Lindsay Kesselman, soprano
Timothy Jones, bass-baritone
UNGAR - Ashokan Farewell
SUNG - Lincoln’s Battles
GLASS - the CIVIL warS: Two Intermezzos
COPLAND - Lincoln Portrait
IVES - Decoration Day
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS – Dona nobis pacem
Saturday
February 14, 2009 – 8 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Pops
Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Steve Lippia
Saturday
March 14, 2009 – 8:00 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Classic Series
Beethoven 7th
Daniel Hege, guest conductor
BERLIOZ - Overture: Rob Roy
DAUGHERTY - Red Cape Tango
FALLA - The Three Cornered Hat: 2nd suite
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 7
Saturday
May 2, 2009 – 8:00 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
Classic Series
Brahms Requiem
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Akron Symphony Chorus
Hugh Floyd, chorus director
Tiffany Jackson, soprano
Brian Johnson, baritone
BRAHMS - A German Requiem
Chorus Auditions On September 6
August 6, 2008
The Akron Symphony Chorus will hold auditions Read more
Akron Symphony Chorus to Hold Auditions September 6
August 6, 2008
Akron—The Akron Symphony Chorus will hold auditions for the 2008-2009 season on Saturday, September 6th. The auditions will be by appointment only.
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