Akron Symphony Commemorates Harper’s Ferry Anniversary with Premiere Performance of The Passion of John Brown, October 17
September 30, 2009
Akron—The Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO), under the direction of Maestro Christopher Wilkins, joins a host of community partners to mark the 150th anniversary of the raid on Harper’s Ferry with The Passion of John Brown on Saturday, October 17 at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall at 8:00 PM. The concert will feature the premiere performance of The Passion of John Brown—a new work by Malone University Professor Jesse Ayers—and a musical setting of lines from Stephen Vincent Benét’s epic poem John Brown’s Body by composer Kevin Puts; both works will be narrated by WEWS news anchor Leon Bibb. The concert will also include Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, and close with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica). An abbreviated version of the concert will be performed for local school children on Thursday, October 15 at 9:45 AM. Read more
Crescendo! Fashion Forward Hits Runway October 15
September 18, 2009
Akron—The Akron Symphony Guild will present Crescendo! Fashion Forward, a dinner and style show to benefit the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and Youth Orchestras on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Fairlawn Country Club at 6 PM. The runway show will include a wide variety of some of the finest men’s and women’s fashions suitable for any lifestyle. Guests will also enjoy a delicious sit down dinner and the chance to win a fabulous fur coat from A La Mode Boutique of Chagrin Falls as well as other fashion accessories and jewelry from style show vendors via a “Fancy Fishbowl” raffle.
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Crescendo! Style Show Set For 10/15/09
September 17, 2009
The Akron Symphony Guild will present Crescendo! Fashion Forward, a dinner and style show to benefit the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and Youth Orchestras on Thursday, October 15 Read more
Opening Night This Sunday at 7:30
September 9, 2009
The Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO) begins its 58th season with Northern Lights this Sunday (September 13) Read more
Podcast: Northern Lights Preview
September 3, 2009
Maestro Christopher Wilkins shares his thoughts about the 2009-2010 opening concert Northern Lights.
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