Sgt. Pepper’s In Concert, March 27
March 24, 2010
Christopher James Lees Resigns
March 24, 2010
The ASO officially announced the resignation of our Associate Conductor Christopher James Lees earlier today. While we’re going to miss “C.J.” and his wife Lindsay immensely, we are also excited for the new opportunities that lay before them. If you never had the chance to talk Christopher or Lindsay, check out thisinterview we recorded last summer. Lindsay will also be performing with the ASO on May 1 for Carmina Burana.
Akron Symphony Associate Conductor Lees Resigns
March 24, 2010
AKRON— Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO) Associate Conductor Christopher James Lees, who also serves as the Music Director of the Akron Youth Symphony, has announced that he is resigning his position at the conclusion of June, 2010. Lees, who for the past year has divided his time between duties for the Akron Symphony Orchestra and The University of Michigan as Interim Director of Orchestras, stated in a letter to ASO Music Director Christopher Wilkins that: “With expanding career opportunities appearing more frequently, increasing offers for guest conducting with orchestras, and the prospect of another year residing outside the state of Ohio, fulfillment of my current obligations with GAMA (Greater Akron Musical Association) is no longer possible following this season.” Lees has been Associate Conductor for the ASO and Music Director of the Akron Youth Symphony for three years. Read more
CC.com Previews Sgt. Pepper’s Concert
March 23, 2010
Our friends over at ClevelandClassical.com recently caught up with Classic Albums Live founder Craig Martin to talk a bit about his groups’ upcoming performance of The Beatles’ classic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with the Akron Symphony.
Craig Martin: We started performing with orchestras in 2006. Our first time was with the Orlando Philharmonic, and since then we have worked with many boutique orchestras,
but having a full 35-piece orchestra is incredible. We are all rock musicians from club backgrounds, but the first time we got on stage with an orchestra, we were all blown away by the amount of sound they were able to pump out behind us. I think the Beatles is a perfect match for [orchestras] because we are not thrashing about with the Beatles, there is a lot of finesse and the music can really breathe. So I really enjoy playing with an orchestra, it is something I want to want to move further with the other programs. I think this concert with the Akron Symphony is going to be another testament as to how great a marriage it can be.
Read the entire interview here. Purchase tickets for Saturday’s concert here.
Sgt. Pepper’s LIVE This Saturday
March 16, 2010
Toronto-based Classic Albums Live (CAL) and the Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will present an electrifying performance Read more
Akron Symphony Featured On Arts Quest
March 4, 2010
The Akron Symphony is currently featured on the latest episode of Time Warner Cable’s Arts Quest. We’re the final segment, but the whole thing is worth checking out. Thanks to Todd, Erin, and Blue.
Arts Quest Show 11 from Blue Green on Vimeo.
Classic Albums Live, Akron Symphony To Recreate Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band In Concert March 27
March 4, 2010
AKRON—Toronto-based Classic Albums Live (CAL) and the Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will present an electrifying performance of one of rock’s most influential albums, The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on Saturday, March 27 at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall at 8:00 p.m. Read more
Cocktails, Dancing & Dessert
March 2, 2010
Kick off FANFARE 2010 with us, MAD MEN style, immediately following the ASO’s performance of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Choose between “his” and “her” cocktails and enjoy a taste of the 60s with our delicious vintage dessert–even learn a few dance steps from the pros.
Plus, get $5 off tickets to the May 15 Circa 1960 concert at the Akron Civic Theatre and register for a chance to win MAD MEN seasons 1-3 on DVD.
$10 gets you in the door, but space is limited.
Call (330) 535-8131 today to reserve your spot.
Renowned Conductor Benjamin Zander Returns To NE Ohio For Two Performances With ASO, March 20 & 21
March 2, 2010
- Donald Rosenberg, Cleveland Plain Dealer
(On Benjamin Zander’s 2008 performance with the Akron Symphony)
AKRON—World renowned conductor Benjamin Zander returns to Northeast Ohio to lead the Akron Symphony Orchestra for two performances of Gustav Mahler’s 9th Symphony including, for the second time in the ASO’s 60-year history, an encore performance at Severance Hall in Cleveland. The concert will be performed first at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall on Saturday, March 20 at 8:00 PM with the repeat performance at Severance Hall the following afternoon on Sunday, March 21 at 3:00 PM. Read more
Feeding America 2010
March 2, 2010
The Akron Symphony, in cooperation with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, is participating in the 2010 Orchestras Feeding America National Food Drive. We will be accepting non-perishable food donations at select performances, including Saturday, March 20 and 27 at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall. All those who donate will receive $5.00 off their next Akron Symphony ticket purchase.
National Hunger Facts | Most Needed Food Items
