PhiliP lasser: Piano Concerto

Simone dinnerStein

barTók: violin concerto no. 2

gil Shaham

nielsen: Violin Concerto

hilary hahn

brahmS: violin concerto

joShua bell

beeThOven: piano concerto no. 3

andré WattS

elgar: Cello Concerto

yo-yo ma

MusiC DireCtor

robert Spano

r. STrauSS: Oboe concerto

elizabeth koch tiScione

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We’re excited to present the 2013–2014 season. It’s the ASO you know and love, but with lots that’s new and improved. We’ve kept a lot of the familiar, including amazing performances by an array of stellar guest artists, along with our own music director robert Spano, principal guest conductor donald runnicles, and the musicians of your atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

We’ve changed and added things, including three new series: first fridays with the aSO, classical friday, and classical Sundays.

What you can expect, as always, is a tremendous season featuring world premieres (richard prior in October, michael gandolfi in February, mark grey in March), innovative presentations (Aida in June), ASO musicians in the spotlight (david coucheron playing Barber in October), and of course, incredible artists and guest conductors (yo-yo ma in April, joshua bell in May).

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Earlier start times on Saturday (7:30pm) and Sunday (2pm) concerts. Earlier in, earlier out. More time to eat & play!

First Fridays with the aso at 6pm (as in first Friday of the month). Shorter and a bit lighter.

gil Shaham

andré WattS

louiS lortie

leonidaS kavakoS

davidcoucheron

donald runnicleS

Sep 26/28Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmbach: Orchestral Suite no. 3brahmS: Symphony no. 3beeThOven: piano concerto no. 3Robert Spano, conductorAndré Watts, piano

“b’S threeS”: bach, brahmS, and beethovenRobert Spano opens his 13th season — and the Orchestra’s 69th — with the “thirds” of three of the great composers: Bach’s Third Orchestral Suite with its eloquent “Air”; Brahms’ powerful, confident Third Symphony; and guest pianist André Watts performing Beethoven’s stormy Third Piano Concerto.

nOv 14/16Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmbarTók: violin concerto no. 2Orff: Carmina buranaRobert Spano, conductorGil Shaham, violinKiera Duffy, sopranoMarco Panuccio, tenorNmon Ford, baritoneAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus Gwinnett Young Singers

carpe diem! “O Fortune, like the moon you are changeable…” And so begins the magnificent Carmina burana, a celebration of the idea of Carpe Diem, “seize the day,” and an irresistible force of energy led by Maestro Robert Spano, with the Orchestra, ASO Chorus, and special guests. Violinist Gil Shaham brings to life Bartók’s energetic and virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 2.

jan 9/11Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmvaughan williamS: Tallis FantasiamOzarT: piano concerto no. 21dvOřák: Symphony no. 7Peter Oundjian, conductorLouis Lortie, piano

maSter and commander The “ever immaculate, ever imaginative” (London Times) pianist Louis Lortie returns to Symphony Hall to present Mozart’s elegant Piano Concerto No. 21. Toronto Symphony Orchestra Music Director Peter Oundjian makes his ASO debut leading the Orchestra in Vaughan Williams’ breathtakingly beautiful work based on a Tallis melody, and Dvor̆ák’s dramatic Seventh.

feb 20/22Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmwagner: prelude and “good friday Spell” from Parsifalmichael gandOlfi: OratorioWORLD PREMIERERobert Spano, conductorJohn Tessier, tenorBrett Polegato, baritoneAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

World premiere! Robert Spano leads the world premiere of an oratorio celebrating the life and thought of visionary scientist Richard Feynman by Atlanta School of Composers member Michael Gandolfi, featuring the Orchestra, Chorus, tenor John Tessier and baritone Brett Polegato. Excerpts from Wagner’s opera tell the story of the quest for the Holy Grail.

mar 13/15Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmwagner: “liebestod” from Tristan und Isolderavel: la valseSTravinSky: The Rite of SpringDonald Runnicles, conductor & pianoRobert Spano, piano

dance With the dynamic duo Robert Spano and Donald Runnicles (in his season premiere) extend their brilliant creative partnership as they join forces to illuminate three orchestral masterworks: Wagner’s magnificent conclusion to the heartbreaking Tristan und Isolde; Ravel’s passionate dance La valse; and Stravinsky’s seminal 20th-century masterpiece ballet, The Rite of Spring.

may 15/17Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmbach: violin concerto no. 1SibeliuS: Pelléas et Mélisande SuitebeeThOven: Symphony no. 3, “eroica”Leonidas Kavakos, conductor & violin

the “heroic” greek Leonidas Kavakos, who “might be the most deeply satisfying violinist performing today,” (Philadelphia Inquirer) does double duty in this program, playing violin and conducting the Orchestra. On the program: Bach’s eloquent First Violin Concerto; Sibelius’ orchestral suite from the play about forbidden, doomed love; and Beethoven’s powerful and volcanic “Heroic” symphony.

andré WattS

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OcT 3/5Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmrichard priOr: new workWORLD PREMIEREadam SchOenberg: American SymphonyrachmaninOv: piano concerto no. 2Robert Spano, conductorGarrick Ohlsson, piano

an aSo World premiere! ASO favorite Garrick Ohlsson plays one of the great late-Romantic piano concertos, Rachmaninov’s Second — his passionate return to composing after losing his musical voice. Maestro Spano and the Orchestra premiere a new work by Richard Prior, Director of Orchestral Studies at Emory University. Adam Schoenberg’s American Symphony pays homage to the history of our nation.

nOv 7/9Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmTchaikOvSky: Capriccio ItalienSainT-SaënS: piano concerto no. 5, “egyptian”dvOřák: Symphony no. 9, “new world”Carlo Montanaro, conductorPascal Rogé, piano

around the World Take a musical journey around the globe as Italian conductor Carlo Montanaro leads the Orchestra in Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s captivating Capriccio Italien, inspired by his trip to Italy, and Dvor̆ák’s “New World” symphony, based on American folk music. French pianist Pascal Rogé makes his ASO debut playing Saint-Saëns’ “Egyptian,” an ode to Northern Africa.

jan 23/25Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmbriTTen: piano concertoberliOz: Symphonie fantastiqueRobert Spano, conductorWu Han, piano

Simply FantaStic Multi-faceted, multi-talented pianist Wu Han, Musical America’s 2012 Musician of the Year, brings her impressive talent to the ASO presenting Britten’s one and only piano concerto. Robert Spano conducts Berlioz’s semi-autobiographical tale of love found and then lost, the brilliant and colorful Symphonie fantastique.

feb 27/mar 1Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmmendelSSOhn: hebrides OverturenielSen: violin concertoTchaikOvSky: Symphony no. 5Marc Piollet, conductorHilary Hahn, violin

poetic licenSe Written from a position of self-doubt and on the brink of an emotional crisis, Tchaikovsky’s expressive Fifth Symphony is one of the composer’s most popular works. Guest conductor Marc Piollet makes his ASO debut leading the Orchestra in one of the earliest examples of a tone poem – Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture. American virtuoso Hilary Hahn explores Nielsen’s rarely performed, lyrically dramatic, Violin Concerto.

* Thursday Subscribers attend Sunday, April 6, 2pm

apr 5Sat: 7:30pm*brahmS: Gesang der ParzenbrahmS: SchicksalsliedbrahmS: Alto RhapsodybrahmS: Symphony no. 4Donald Runnicles, conductor Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-sopranoAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

brahmS – a collection Three of Brahms’ beloved compositions for chorus and orchestra are presented here by Donald Runnicles, and Atlanta favorite mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, with the ASO Chorus. Included are the lovely and autumnal Alto Rhapsody, alongside Brahms’ dramatic Fourth (and final) Symphony.

may 22/24Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmverdi: Overture to I vespri sicilianiblOch: SchelomoShOSTakOvich: Symphony no. 10Ilan Volkov, conductorChristopher Rex, cello

voice oF the peopleBloch’s “Hebraic Rhapsody” for solo cello and orchestra was written to illustrate, in his words, “the complex, glowing, agitated soul” of the Jewish people. ASO Principal Cello Christopher Rex gives the piece voice. Conductor Ilan Volkov also leads Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony, written after the death of Stalin and the composer’s own oppression at the hands of the tyrannical Russian leader.

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Wu han

garrick ohlSSon

paScal rogé

hilary hahn

kelley o’connor

chriStopher rex

nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

Stephen hough

david coucheron

joShua bell

jeFFrey khaner

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OcT 10/12Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmravel: Mother Goose Suitebarber: violin concertoSibeliuS: Symphony no 2Susanna Mälkki, conductorDavid Coucheron, violin

Scandinavian SmörgÅSbord Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki makes her ASO debut with countryman Sibelius’ Second Symphony, a work which has become symbolic of the independence of the people of Finland, along with Ravel’s lovely fairy tale suite, Ma mere l’oye. Concertmaster David Coucheron takes center stage for Barber’s soaring Violin Concerto.

nOv 2Sat: 7:30pm*cOpland: Short SymphonyliSzT: piano concerto no. 1STravinSky: PetrushkaJames Gaffigan, conductorStephen Hough, piano

the height oF emotion The highs and lows of human emotion are at the heart of Petrushka, the story of a puppet who comes to life and experiences joy, love, and anguish. Guest conductor James Gaffigan guides the Orchestra through Stravinsky’s famous ballet and Copland’s rhythmically-intricate Short Symphony. Pianist Stephen Hough brings to life Liszt’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 1.

* Thursday Subscribers attend Sunday, November 3, 2pm

jan 30/feb 1Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmmuSSOrgSky: prelude to khovanshchinaShOSTakOvich: violin concerto no. 1rachmaninOv: Symphonic dancesRoberto Abbado, conductorNadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin

purely ruSSian drama Mussogorsky’s opera Khovanshchina chronicles the turbulent years in Russia leading to the rise to power of Tsar Peter the Great. Guest conductor Roberto Abbado leads the Orchestra in the prelude, “Dawn on the Moscow River,” and Rachmaninov’s final composition, the bewitching Symphonic Dances. Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg lends her fiery talents to the emotionally and technically demanding First Violin Concerto by Shostakovich.

mar 6Thu: 8pm**ravel: PavanejOnaThan leShnOff: flute concertodebuSSy: JeuxmOzarT: Symphony no. 31, “paris”Robert Spano, conductorJeffrey Khaner, flute

We’ll alWayS have pariSRobert Spano and Jeffrey Khaner reunite to present the ASO debut of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Flute Concerto, which they premiered in 2011 in Philadelphia. And the Orchestra presents a night in Paris with Ravel’s Pavane, Debussy’s Parisian ballet Jeux, and Mozart’s symphonic ode to the City of Lights.

** Saturday Subscribers attend Thursday, March 6, 8pm

apr 10/11Thu/Fri: 8pm***r. STrauSS: Metamorphosenr. STrauSS: Oboe concertobeeThOven: Symphony no. 7Donald Runnicles, conductor Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, oboe

metamorphoSiS Donald Runnicles’ season finale brings two of Strauss’ more personal works – Metamorphosen, his mournful, heartfelt work highlighting the string section; and his Oboe Concerto, a challenging work for the ASO’s own Principal Oboe Elizabeth Koch Tiscione. Closing the night is Beethoven’s gripping Seventh Symphony.

may 29/31Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmcharleS zOll: new work WOrld PrEMIErEhindemiTh: Mathis der Maler Symphony brahmS: violin concertoRobert Spano, conductorJoshua Bell, violin

joShua bell and one to Watch! One of the rare classical music superstars to cross over into mainstream popularity, Joshua Bell is a crowd favorite who garners “rock star enthusiasm” from audiences. He brings his technical prowess to Brahms’ Violin Concerto, considered by some to be the Mount Everest of violin concertos, with its technical and interpretive challenges. Maestro Spano leads the Orchestra in the world premiere of a new work from a new composer — Charles Zoll, the 2012 Rapido! Composition Competition winner.

*** Saturday Subscribers attend Friday, April 11, 8pm

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OcT 17/19Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmreSpighi: Fountains of Romephilip laSSer: piano concerto, The Circle and the ChildWORLD PREMIEREprOkOfiev: Cinderella excerpts Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductorSimone Dinnerstein, piano

Fairy taleS For all ageSAmerican pianist Simone Dinnerstein is known for her wonderfully expressive interpretation. She brings that energy to the world premiere of a new concerto from American composer Philip Lasser. Guest conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads the ASO in Respighi’s vision of the Eternal City, Rome, and selections from Prokofiev’s fairy tale ballet.

nOv 21/23Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmpärT: cantus in memory of benjamin brittenTchaikOvSky: violin concerto ShOSTakOvich: Symphony no. 5Thomas Søndergård, conductorBaiba Skride, violin

a night oF double debutS “Force of Nature” (theirishtimes.com) violinist Baiba Skride makes her ASO debut with one of the most beloved and challenging of all violin concertos, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård, Principal Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, makes his ASO debut leading Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 and Pärt’s tribute to the great British composer Benjamin Britten.

feb 6/8Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmSchuberT: Symphony no. 3paganini: violin concerto no. 1elgar: enigma VariationsJames Feddeck, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violin

daredevil! “The essence of Hadelich’s playing is beauty” —Washington Post

Paganini’s first violin concerto requires daredevil technique and fearlessness from the player, and violinist Augustin Hadelich delivers. Conductor James Feddeck leads the orchestra in Schubert’s captivating Third and Elgar’s captivating musical portrait of his closest friends, Enigma Variations.

mar 20/21Thu/Fri: 8pm*mark grey: Fire Angelsmahler: Symphony no. 4Robert Spano, conductorJessica Rivera, sopranoStuart Skelton, tenor

FIRE ANGELs World premiere“This will be our response to violence: that we will make music more intensely, more beautifully and more devotedly than ever before.” — Leonard Bernstein

Written for the 10th anniversary of 9-11, composer Mark Grey has expanded his story of love, connection and transcendence for full orchestra. Featuring soprano Jessica Rivera, who premiered the original work, and tenor Stuart Skelton, Robert Spano leads the Orchestra in the world premiere of the fully orchestrated version of the moving Fire Angels.

* Saturday Subscribers attend Friday, March 21, 8pm

apr 24/26Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmbriTTen: war RequiemRobert Spano, conductorEvelina Dobrac̆eva, sopranoAnthony Dean Griffey, tenorStephen Powell, baritoneAtlanta Symphony Orchestra ChorusGwinnett Young Singers

et lux perpetua luceat eiS More than 50 years after its premiere, Britten’s War Requiem remains one of the most lyrical, haunting, and beautiful choral works performed today. Robert Spano leads the Orchestra and Chorus in this tribute to Great Britain’s fallen soldiers, among them four of his close friends. Britten wove together poetry and the Latin mass to create a quintessential requiem for the 20th century.

jun 5/7Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pmverdi: AidaRobert Spano, conductorLatonia Moore, soprano (Aida)Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano (Amneris)Stuart Neill, tenor (Radames) Gordon Hawkins, baritone (Amonasro)Burak Bilgili, bass (Ramfis)Evan Boyer, bass (King)Kearstin Piper Brown, soprano (Priestess)Grant Knox, tenor (Messenger)Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

a Slave to love The story is familiar — that of a forbidden love, with a mismatched couple at its center, and jealousy, intrigue, honor, and loyalty all swirling around them. The slave Aida loves the man whose army captured her, and he in turn is loved by another, more powerful woman. Verdi captures all of the drama in this grandest of all grand operas. Maestro Robert Spano and a brilliant cast of soloists, plus the ASO Chorus, close out the season with this operatic masterpiece.

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Sep 27Fri: 8pmbach: Orchestra Suite no. 3brahmS: Symphony no. 3beeThOven: piano concerto no. 3Robert Spano, conductorAndré Watts, piano

Robert Spano opens the Orchestra’s 69th with the “thirds” of three of the great composers: Bach’s Third Orchestral Suite with its eloquent “Air”; Brahms’ powerful, confident Third Symphony; and guest pianist André Watts performing Beethoven’s stormy Third Piano Concerto.

OcT 4Fri: 8pmrichard priOr: new workWORLD PREMIEREadam SchOenberg: American SymphonyrachmaninOv: piano concerto no. 2Robert Spano, conductorGarrick Ohlsson, piano

ASO favorite Garrick Ohlsson plays one of the great late-Romantic piano concertos, Rachmaninov’s Second — his passionate return to composing after losing his musical voice. Maestro Spano and the Orchestra premiere a new work by Richard Prior, Director of Orchestral Studies at Emory University. Adam Schoenberg’s American Symphony pays homage to the history of our nation.

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nOv 8Fri: 8pmTchaikOvSky: Capriccio ItalienSainT-SaënS: piano concerto no. 5, “egyptian”dvOřák: Symphony no. 9, “new world”Carlo Montanaro, conductorPascal Rogé, piano

Take a musical journey around the globe as Italian conductor Carlo Montanaro leads the Orchestra in Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s captivating Capriccio Italien, inspired by his trip to Italy, and Dvor̆ák’s “New World” symphony, based on American folk music. French pianist Pascal Rogé makes his ASO debut playing Saint-Saëns’ “Egyptian,” an ode to Northern Africa.

nOv 15Fri: 8pmbarTók: violin concerto no. 2Orff: Carmina buranaRobert Spano, conductorGil Shaham, violinKiera Duffy, sopranoMarco Panuccio, tenorNmon Ford, baritoneAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus Gwinnett Young Singers

“O Fortune, like the moon you are changeable…” And so begins the magnificent Carmina burana, an irresistible force of energy led by Robert Spano, with the Orchestra, ASO Chorus and special guests. Violinist Gil Shaham brings to life the energetic Bartók Violin Concerto No. 2.

jan 31Fri: 8pmmuSSOrgSky: prelude to khovanshchinaShOSTakOvich: violin concerto no. 1rachmaninOv: Symphonic dancesRoberto Abbado, conductorNadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin

Mussogorsky’s opera Khovanshchina chronicles the turbulent years in Russia, leading to the rise to power of Tsar Peter the Great. Roberto Abbado leads the Orchestra in the prelude, “Dawn on the Moscow River,” and Rachmaninov’s final composition, the bewitching Symphonic Dances. Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg lends her fiery talents to the emotionally demanding First Violin Concerto by Shostakovich.

feb 28Fri: 8pmmendelSSOhn: hebrides OverturenielSen: violin concertoTchaikOvSky: Symphony no. 5Marc Piollet, conductorHilary Hahn, violin

Written from a position of self-doubt and on the brink of an emotional crisis, Tchaikovsky’s expressive Fifth Symphony is one of the composer’s most popular works. Guest conductor Marc Piollet makes his ASO debut leading the Orchestra in one of the earliest examples of a tone poem – Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture. American virtuoso Hilary Hahn explores Nielsen’s rarely performed, lyrically dramatic, Violin Concerto.

may 16Fri: 8pmbach: violin concerto no. 1SibeliuS: Pelléas et Mélisande SuitebeeThOven: Symphony no. 3, “eroica”Leonidas Kavakos, conductor & violin

Leonidas Kavakos, who “might be the most deeply satisfying violinist performing today,” (Philadelphia Inquirer) does double duty in this program, playing violin and conducting the Orchestra. On the program: Bach’s eloquent First Violin Concerto; Sibelius’ orchestral suite from the play about forbidden, doomed love; and Beethoven’s powerful and volcanic “Heroic” symphony.

may 30Fri: 8pmcharleS zOll: new work WOrld PrEMIErEhindemiTh: Mathis der Maler SymphonybrahmS: violin concertoRobert Spano, conductorJoshua Bell, violin

Joshua Bell is a crowd favorite who garners “rock star enthusiasm” from audiences. He brings his technical prowess to Brahms’ Violin Concerto, considered by some to be the Mount Everest of violin concertos, with its technical and interpretive challenges. Maestro Spano leads the Orchestra in the world premiere of a new work from a new composer — Charles Zoll.

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nOv 3Sun: 2pmcOpland: Short SymphonyliSzT: piano concerto no. 1STravinSky: PetrushkaJames Gaffigan, conductorStephen Hough, piano

The highs and lows of human emotion are at the heart of Petrushka, the story of a puppet who comes to life and experiences joy, love, and anguish. Guest conductor James Gaffigan guides the Orchestra through Stravinsky’s famous ballet and Copland’s rhythmically-intricate Short Symphony. Stephen Hough brings to life Liszt’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 1.

jan 26Sun: 2pmbriTTen: piano concertoberliOz: Symphonie fantastiqueRobert Spano, conductorWu Han, piano

Multi-talented pianist Wu Han, Musical America’s 2012 Musician of the Year, brings her impressive talent to Britten’s one and only piano concerto. Robert Spano conducts Berlioz’s semi-autobiographical tale of love found and lost, the colorful Symphonie fantastique.

mar 16Sun: 2pmwagner: “liebestod” from Tristan und Isolderavel: la valseSTravinSky: The Rite of SpringDonald Runnicles, conductor & pianoRobert Spano, piano

Robert Spano and Donald Runnicles extend their brilliant creative partnership as they join forces to illuminate three orchestral masterworks: Wagner’s magnificent conclusion to the heartbreaking Tristan und Isolde; Ravel’s passionate dance La valse; and Stravinsky’s seminal 20th-century masterpiece ballet, The Rite of Spring.

apr 6Sun: 2pmbrahmS: Gesang der ParzenbrahmS: SchicksalsliedbrahmS: Alto RhapsodybrahmS: Symphony no. 4Donald Runnicles, conductor Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-sopranoAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

Three of Brahms’ beloved compositions for chorus and orchestra are presented here by Donald Runnicles, and Atlanta favorite mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, with the ASO Chorus. Included are the lovely and autumnal Alto Rhapsody, alongside Brahms’ dramatic Fourth (and final) Symphony.

apr 13Sun: 2pmr. STrauSS: Metamorphosenr. STrauSS: Oboe concertobeeThOven: Symphony no. 7Donald Runnicles, conductor Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, oboe

Donald Runnicles brings us two of Strauss’ more personal works – Metamorphosen, the heartfelt work highlighting the string section; and his Oboe Concerto, featuring Principal Oboe Elizabeth Koch Tiscione. Closing the program is Beethoven’s gripping Seventh Symphony.

newcsuSunday afternoons with the ASO! This new series features beloved musical masterpieces, including Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, as well as the grandest of all operas, verdi’s Aida. This new classical Sunday series is no longer limited to Series 1 but includes Sundays across the season, and has a new start time of 2pm.

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jun 8Sun: 2pmverdi: AidaRobert Spano, conductorLatonia Moore, soprano (Aida)Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano (Amneris)Stuart Neill, tenor (Radames) Gordon Hawkins, baritone (Amonasro)Burak Bilgili, bass (Ramfis)Evan Boyer, bass (King)Kearstin Piper Brown, soprano (Priestess)Grant Knox, tenor (Messenger)Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

The story is familiar — forbidden love, a mismatched couple, jealousy, intrigue, honor, and loyalty. The slave Aida loves the man whose army captured her, and he in turn is loved by another, more powerful woman. Verdi captures all of the drama in this grandest of all grand operas. Maestro Spano, a brilliant cast of soloists and the mighty Chorus close out the season with this operatic masterpiece.

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OcT 25/26Fri/Sat: 8pmMichael Krajewski, conductorAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

movie muSic SpectacularHow many times do we walk out of movies humming one of the themes? So much of our movie-going experience is based on the soundtrack, which often outlives the movie’s popularity. Join Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski and the ASO Chorus, together for the first time, and relive magical movie moments through music!

nOv 29/30Fri/Sat: 8pmMichael Krajewski, conductor

cirque de la SymphonieThe magic of Cirque comes to the Symphony! Marvel at high flying aerialists, daredevil cyclists, and acrobatic feats of wonder set to classical masterpieces and contemporary hits.

dec 20/21Fri/Sat: 8pmMichael Krajewski, conductor

a very merry holiday popS!This annual anything-goes holiday variety show stars the Orchestra, a reveling drumline, gleeful youth choruses, the season’s merriest songs, and a jitterbugging Santa.

feb 14/15Fri/Sat: 8pmMichael Krajewski, conductorAshley Brown, vocalistRich Ridenour, piano

piano romanceIt’s our Valentine to you — a night of romantic songs with the ASO! Rich Ridenour is a terrific pianist and arranger, and a first-class showman. He’s joined by award-winning Broadway vocalist Ashley Brown, alongside the extremely entertaining antics of our own Michael Krajewski.

mar 28/29Fri/Sat: 8pmLarry Blank, conductorJodi Benson, Doug LaBrecque, Donna McKechnie, vocalists

tribute to marvin hamliSchThe ASO celebrates the tremendous musical legacy of Marvin Hamlisch, winner of numerous major awards (three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globes), writer of more than 40 movie scores, and one of the longest running Broadway shows, A Chorus Line. Conductor Larry Blank and show-stopping vocalists Jodi Benson, Doug LaBrecque and Donna McKechnie present the best of this legendary composer.

may 9/10Fri/Sat: 8pmMichael Krajewski, conductorMicah Wilshire, Shem von Schroeck, Rob Evan, tenors

rock tenorSThree huge vocal talents from the worlds of rock, country, Broadway and opera collide in a symphonic take on rock hits by The Doobie Brothers, Journey, Paul McCartney, Chicago, Coldplay, Sting, Queen, Yes, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and more!

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This pOpS! series is one of the best yet, and offers something for everyone: five concerts led by Principal Pops Conductor michael krajewski — from a night of movie magic to an eve-ning on the high wire and a romp through rock and roll — and a tribute to the late great marvin hamlisch led by larry Blank and featuring three singing stars of stage and screen.

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dec 5/7 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 2pmNorman Mackenzie, conductorASO Chamber Chorus

hanDel:Messiah Part 1

Few if any works of the season hold a candle to the spiritual power of Messiah. The Orchestra’s acclaimed interpretation is a profoundly moving concert experience not to be missed.

dec 8 Sun: 7pmVincent Danner, conductorAtlanta Gospel Singers

aSO GOSpel chriStmaSAmen! The powerhouse Atlanta Gospel Singers lift your spirit and rock your soul in an inspiring program of modern and traditional selections.

dec 13/14 Fri: 8pm/ Sat: 2 & 8pmNorman Mackenzie, conductorGwinnett Young SingersMorehouse College Glee ClubAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

chriStmaS with the aSOCapture the spirit of the holidays with the Orchestra’s iconic story of Christmas, created by the legendary Robert Shaw. A majestic cast of over 400 musicians brings to life the Greatest Story Ever Told.

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Holiday concerts are made possible through an endowment from the livingston Foundation in memory of leslie livingston Kellar.

dec 15Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm Jere Flint, conductorAtlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra

aSO KiDS’ chriStmaS ChRISTMAS IS FoR kIdS!

Everyone knows the holidays are best viewed through the eyes of children. This “pops-style” concert features a lively collection of every kid’s favorite Christmas music. Hand-clapping sing-a-longs, special guest performers and a finale featuring our favorite jolly elf make this concert the perfect way for families to dive into the Christmas spirit!

dec 19/20/21 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 2 & 8pmMichael Krajewski, conductor

a very merry hOliDay pOpS!This annual anything-goes holiday variety show stars the Orchestra, a reveling drumline, gleeful youth choruses, the season’s merriest songs and a jitterbugging Santa.

dec 31Tue: 8pmJack Everly, conductor Judy McLane, vocalist Michael Chertock, piano

aSO new year’S eveGeRShwIn ’S wondeRFul

Ring in the New Year in musical style, with the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin. The ASO and guest conductor Jack Everly, along with vocalist Judy McLane and pianist Michael Chertock, present Gershwin favorites including “I Got Rhythm” and “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” as we welcome 2014!

CONCERTS

The aso Family Concert series is an essential first step in introducing children to a lifelong appreciation of music. Each concert is designed to be a stimulating and appealing mix of original and beloved children’s tales, with visual humor and award-winning performers. The Instrument Petting Zoo is a great opportunity for children to touch and play musical instruments before each performance.

OcT 27Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm

the phantomS oF the orcheStraJere Flint, conductorMagic Circle Mime Company

Every Halloween the “phantoms of the orchestra” return to haunt the concert hall. The maestro and his terrified assistant must use the power of the baton to control this ghoulish orchestra of the undead and lead them in concert.

feb 9Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm

tchaikovSky diScoverS america! Jere Flint, conductorClassical Kids Live!

Based on actual historical events, this story tells of the great composer’s arrival in New York for the grand opening of Carnegie Hall in 1891, and his adventure-filled trip to Niagara Falls. Audiences will enjoy more than twenty-five excerpts of the composer’s music — woven into the drama, as two performers recreate historical incidents from the composer’s life, and act out stories from his famous ballets.

mar 30Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm

SoundS oF the Symphony!Jere Flint, conductor

Join the Atlanta Symphony for a lively and musical ride where you and your family will discover the wonders of an orchestra! Meet the Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Strings, as they each share their unique sound and music. Hear selections from some of the best-loved orchestral compositions. Meet the Orchestra and become a life-long friend with music.

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ATLANTA SYMPHONY Youth ORCHESTRA

Dynamic and talented young artists of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra tackle challenging repertoire under the leadership of Music Director Jere Flint. Experience the future of orchestral music in three concerts by the region’s top young musicians.

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StarS Shine on ShaWRobert Spano, pianoLynn Harrell, celloChristine Brewer, sopranoMarietta Simpson, mezzo-sopranoSylvia McNair, mezzo-sopranoMartin Goldsmith, host

Don’t miss this star-studded gathering of musical celebrities in an unprecedented musical celebration of the life and legacy of Robert Shaw. Christine Brewer, Lynn Harrell, Sylvia McNair, Marietta Simpson and ASO Music Director and pianist extraordinaire, Robert Spano, will join emcee Martin Goldsmith in a gala recital to honor the legendary ASO Music Director and Conductor Laureate. Proceeds benefit the making of a landmark new film: Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices, co-produced by Georgia Public Broadcasting in association with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Yale University Music Library. Follow the film’s progress at: robertshawthefilm.com

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Say goodbye to Friday afternoons stuck in traffic, and hello to the new First Fridays with the aso. We’re bringing great live music to the first Friday of each month. Grab some friends, get a drink before the show, and enjoy this abbreviated concert experience. no intermission and a shorter program means you are out the door in time for dinner with friends, and a traffic-free drive home. Concerts start at 6pm and last approximately one hour.

In addition to Classical programming on First Fridays with the aso, watch for additional announcements for other concerts coming soon.

nOv 1Fri: 6pm

liSzt: piano concerto no. 1beeThOven: Symphony no. 5Robert Spano, conductorStephen Hough, piano

Join the ASO for our very first “First Friday” experience, with Music Director Robert Spano leading the Orchestra in Beethoven’s incomparable Fifth Symphony. Pianist Stephen Hough plays Liszt’s brilliant showpiece. feb 7Fri: 6pm

paganini: violin concerto no. 1elgar: enigma VariationsJames Feddeck, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violin

Paganini’s First Violin Concerto demands fearlessness from the player, and violinist Augustin Hadelich delivers, with conductor James Feddeck leading the Orchestra in Elgar’s beautiful musical portrait of his closest friends, Enigma Variations.

mar 7Fri: 6pmravel: PavanejOnaThan leShnOff: flute concerto

mozart: Symphony no. 31, “pariS”Robert Spano, conductorJeffrey Khaner, flute

The Orchestra presents a night in Paris with Ravel’s Pavane and Mozart’s symphonic ode to the City of Lights. Robert Spano and Jeffrey Khaner reunite to present the ASO debut of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Flute Concerto.

apr 4Fri: 6pm

brahmS: Symphony no. 4Donald Runnicles, conductor

Donald Runnicles leads the Orchestra in Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. While Brahms referred to his fourth as “…a few entr’actes and polkas which I happened to have lying about,” he knew he had a noble work that expresses a wide range of emotions.

may 2Fri: 6pm

dvor̆ák: Symphony no. 9, “neW World”Robert Spano, conductor

Inspired by both Native American and African American traditional music, Dvor̆ák’s “New World” Symphony journeys through the heart of America, getting to know its people and its music. Robert Spano conducts the ASO in one of the most popular symphonies.

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richard priOr: new work WP Robert Spano, conductor DC Oct 3/4 cf /5adam SchOenberg: American Symphony Garrick Ohlsson, piano Thu/Fri: 8pm/rachmaninOv: piano concerto no. 2 Sat: 7:30pm

ravel: Mother Goose Suite Susanna Mälkki, conductor DC Oct 10/12barber: violin concerto David Coucheron, violin Thu: 8pm/SibeliuS: Symphony no. 2 Sat: 7:30pm

reSpighi: Fountains of Rome Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor DC Oct 17/19philip laSSer: piano concerto, Simone Dinnerstein, piano Thu: 8pm/The Circle and the Child WP Sat: 7:30pmprOkOfiev: Cinderella excerpts

mOvie muSic SpecTacular Michael Krajewski, conductor P Oct 25/26 ASO Chorus Fri/Sat: 8pm

The phanTOmS Of The OrcheSTra Jere Flint, conductor F Oct 27 Magic Circle Mime Company Sun: 1:30pm & 3:30pm

liSzT: piano concerto no. 1 Robert Spano, conductor FF nov 1 FIRST FRIDAYbeeThOven: Symphony no. 5 Stephen Hough, piano Fri: 6pm

cOpland: Short Symphony James Gaffigan, conductor DC nov 2/3 csliSzT: piano concerto no. 1 Stephen Hough, piano Sat: 7:30pm/Sun: 2pmSTravinSky: Petrushka

TchaikOvSky: Capriccio Italien Carlo Montanaro, conductor DC nov 7/8 cf /9SainT-SaënS: piano concerto no. 5, “egyptian” Pascal Rogé, piano Thu/Fri: 8pm/dvOřák: Symphony no. 9, “new world” Sat: 7:30pm

STarS Shine On Shaw Robert Spano, piano s nov 10 Lynn Harrell, cello Sun: 3pm Christine Brewer, soprano Marietta Simpson, mezzo-soprano Sylvia McNair, mezzo-soprano Martin Goldsmith, host

barTók: violin concerto no. 2 Robert Spano, conductor DC nov 14/15 cf /16Orff: Carmina burana Gil Shaham, violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Kiera Duffy, soprano Sat: 7:30pm Marco Panuccio, tenor Nmon Ford, baritone ASO Chorus Gwinnett Young Singers

aTlanTa SymphOny yOuTh OrcheSTra Jere Flint, conductor Y nov 17OverTure concert Sun: 3pm

pärT: cantus in memory of benjamin britten Thomas Søndergård, conductor DC nov 21/23TchaikOvSky: violin concerto Baiba Skride, violin Thu: 8pm/ShOSTakOvich: Symphony no. 5 Sat: 7:30pm

cirque de la SymphOnie Michael Krajewski, conductor P nov 29/30 Fri/Sat: 8pm

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aSO gOSpel chriSTmaS Vincent Danner, conductor h dec 8 Atlanta Gospel Singers Sun: 7pm

chriSTmaS wiTh The aSO Norman Mackenzie, conductor h dec 13/14 Gwinnett Young Singers Fri: 8pm/ Morehouse College Glee Club Sat: 2pm & 8pm ASO Chorus

aSO kidS’ chriSTmaS Jere Flint, conductor h dec 15 ChRISTMAS IS FoR kIdS! Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm

a very merry hOliday pOpS! Michael Krajewski, conductor h P dec 19/20/21 Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Sat: 2pm & 8pm

aSO new year’S eve Jack Everly, conductor h dec 31 GeRShwIn ’S wondeRFul Judy McLane, vocalist Tue: 8pm Michael Chertock, piano

vaughan williamS: Tallis Fantasia Peter Oundjian, conductor DC jan 9/11mOzarT: piano concerto no. 21 Louis Lortie, piano Thu: 8pm/dvOřák: Symphony no. 7 Sat: 7:30pm

briTTen: piano concerto Robert Spano, conductor DC jan 23/25/26 csberliOz: Symphonie fantastique Wu Han, piano Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm/ Sun: 2pm

muSSOrgSky: prelude to khovanshchina Roberto Abbado, conductor DC jan 30/31 cf /feb 1ShOSTakOvich: violin concerto no. 1 Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/rachmaninOv: Symphonic dances Sat: 7:30pm

SchuberT: Symphony no. 3 James Feddeck, conductor DC feb 6/8paganini: violin concerto no. 1 Augustin Hadelich, violin Thu: 8pm/elgar: enigma Variations Sat: 7:30pm

paganini: violin concerto no. 1 James Feddeck, conductor FF feb 7 FIRST FRIDAYelgar: enigma Variations Augustin Hadelich, violin Fri: 6pm

TchaikOvSky diScOverS america! Jere Flint, conductor F feb 9 Classical Kids Live! Sun: 1:30pm & 3:30pm

pianO rOmance Michael Krajewski, conductor P feb 14/15 Ashley Brown, vocalist Fri/Sat: 8pm Rich Ridenour, piano

wagner: prelude and “good friday Spell” Robert Spano, conductor DC feb 20/22from Parsifal John Tessier, tenor Thu: 8pm/michael gandOlfi: Oratorio WP Brett Polegato, baritone Sat: 7:30pm ASO Chorus

mendelSSOhn: hebrides Overture Marc Piollet, conductor DC feb 27/28 cf /mar 1nielSen: violin concerto Hilary Hahn, violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/TchaikOvSky: Symphony no. 5 Sat: 7:30pm

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ravel: Pavane Robert Spano, conductor FF mar 7 FIRST FRIDAYjOnaThan leShnOff: flute concerto Jeffrey Khaner, flute Fri: 6pmmOzarT: Symphony no. 31, “paris”

wagner: “liebestod” from Tristan und Isolde Donald Runnicles, DC mar 13/15/16 csravel: la valse conductor & piano Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm/STravinSky: The Rite of Spring Robert Spano, piano Sun: 2pm

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mark grey: Fire Angels WP Robert Spano, conductor DC mar 20/21mahler: Symphony no. 4 Jessica Rivera, soprano Thu/Fri: 8pm Stuart Skelton, tenor

aTlanTa SymphOny yOuTh OrcheSTra Jere Flint, conductor Y mar 23creScendO concert Sun: 3pm

TribuTe TO marvin hamliSch Larry Blank, conductor P mar 28/29 Jodi Benson, Doug LaBrecque, Fri/Sat: 8pm Donna McKechnie, vocalists

SOundS Of The SymphOny! Jere Flint, conductor F mar 30 Sun: 1:30pm & 3:30pm

brahmS: Symphony no. 4 Donald Runnicles, conductor s apr 2elgar: cello concerto Yo-Yo Ma, cello Wed: 8pm

brahmS: Symphony no. 4 Donald Runnicles, conductor FF apr 4 FIRST FRIDAY Fri: 6pm

brahmS: Gesang der Parzen Donald Runnicles, conductor DC apr 5/6 csbrahmS: Schicksalslied Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano Sat: 7:30pm/brahmS: Alto Rhapsody ASO Chorus Sun: 2pmbrahmS: Symphony no. 4

r. STrauSS: Metamorphosen Donald Runnicles, conductor DC apr 10/11/13 csr. STrauSS: Oboe concerto Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, oboe Thu/Fri: 8pm/beeThOven: Symphony no. 7 Sun: 2pm

briTTen: war Requiem Robert Spano, conductor DC april 24/26 Evelina Dobrac̆eva, soprano Thu: 8pm/ Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Sat: 7:30pm Stephen Powell, baritone ASO Chorus Gwinnett Young Singers

dvOřák: Symphony no. 9, “new world” Robert Spano, conductor FF may 2 FIRST FRIDAY Fri: 6pm

rOck TenOrS Michael Krajewski, conductor P may 9/10 Micah Wilshire, Shem von Schroeck, Fri/Sat: 8pm Rob Evan, tenors

aTlanTa SymphOny yOuTh OrcheSTra Jere Flint, conductor Y may 11finale concert Sun: 3pm

bach: violin concerto no. 1 Leonidas Kavakos, conductor DC may 15/16 cf /17SibeliuS: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite & violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/beeThOven: Symphony no. 3, “eroica” Sat: 7:30pm

verdi: Overture to I vespri siciliani Ilan Volkov, conductor DC may 22/24blOch: Schelomo Christopher Rex, cello Thu: 8pm/ShOSTakOvich: Symphony no. 10 Sat: 7:30pm

charleS zOll: new work WP Robert Spano, conductor DC may 29/30 cf /31hindemiTh: Mathis der Maler Symphony Joshua Bell, violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/brahmS: violin concerto Sat: 7:30pm

verdi: Aida Robert Spano, conductor DC jun 5/7/8 cs Latonia Moore, soprano (Aida) Thu: 8pm/ Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano (Amneris) Sat: 7:30pm/ Stuart Neill, tenor (Radames) Sun: 2pm Gordon Hawkins, baritone (Amonasro) Burak Bilgili, bass (Ramfis) Evan Boyer, bass (King) Kearstin Piper Brown,soprano (Priestess) Grant Knox, tenor (Messenger) ASO Chorus

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david coucheron

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chriStopher rex