Akron Symphony Salutes Opera Masters Verdi & Puccini With Great Moments From Italian Opera, November 14
October 29, 2009
Akron—The Akron Symphony will present an evening of great moments from Verdi and Puccini operas featuring orchestra, chorus, and a cast of three singers: Angela Gwinn (soprano), Daniel Doty (tenor), and Brian Keith Johnson (baritone) on Saturday, November 14 at the University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall. Titled Verdi e Puccini, the concert is a follow up to the Akron Symphony’s acclaimed production of La Traviata in 2007. Favorite arias include Puccini’s O mio babbino caro, Un bel dì and Nessun dorma. Great choruses include Verdi’s Va pensiero from Nabucco and the Anvil Chorus from Trovatore. The orchestra will perform two celebrated overtures by Verdi as well: the overtures to Nabucco and La forza del destino.
AYS Meets Blue Steel, October 31
October 29, 2009
The Akron Youth Symphony has been honored with being chosen to perform with The United States Air Force Academy Band’s Blue Steel ensemble on Saturday, October 31, 2009 Read more
WKSU To Air John Brown Nov. 8
October 21, 2009
WKSU (89.7 FM) will broadcast the Akron Symphony’s performance of The Passion of John Brown on In Performance, Sunday November 8 at 3:30 PM. If you missed seeing it live, this is a great opportunity to listen to what was an incredible evening for the ASO and the greater Akron community. The broadcast will feature composer Jesse Ayers’ original work, The Passion of John Brown, narrated by News Channel 5 anchor Leon Bibb and written specifically for the concert. Also hear Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Kevin Puts’ John Brown’s Body, and a climactic performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica.
More information about WKSU’s In Performance schedule can be found at wksu.org.
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Verdi e Puccini, November 14
October 21, 2009
The Akron Symphony Orchestra presents an unforgettable evening of Italian opera’s greatest moments: Verdi e Puccini, Saturday, November 14 at The University of Akron’s Read more
Film Music Fantasies, Sunday Oct. 25
October 21, 2009
The Akron Symphony begins its 2009-2010 Pops season with the music of Vampires, Wizards, and Jedi Knights on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM at the University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall. Read more
Podcast: John Brown Preview
October 8, 2009
Maestro Christopher Wilkins shares his thoughts about the Akron Symphony’s upcoming concert, The Passion of John Brown.
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Akron Symphony Opens Pops Season With Music of Vampires, Wizards, and Jedi Knights, October 25
October 7, 2009
Concert to include music from Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Twilight, and many more
Akron—The Akron Symphony begins its 2009-2010 Pops season with the music of Vampires, Wizards, and Jedi Knights on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM at the University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall. Conducted by Akron Symphony Associate Conductor Christopher James Lees, Film Music Fantasies will present selections from the musical scores of such blockbuster film franchises as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings, Superman, Spider-man, The Wizard of Oz—and the latest sensation Twilight. The hour-long concert will be preceded by family activities beginning at 2 PM in the E.J. Thomas Hall lobbies, including an instrument petting zoo and a costume contest. Tickets are on sale now from $12-$25 for adults. Child/student admission is only $5.00 each. Akron Symphony Pops season tickets are also still available at a 50% savings off of regular price for new buyers. Each adult season pass includes 2 free child/student tickets. Read more
The Passion of John Brown, October 17
October 5, 2009
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 Read more
Film Music Fantasies, Oct. 25
October 5, 2009
