Artelize - A Symphony of Emotions: Alabama Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Lineup
main-artelize-logo

Featured

A Symphony of Emotions: Alabama Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Lineup

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra's 2025 season promises a rich tapestry of musical experiences that traverse time, emotion, and genre. From the evocative works of Barber and Rachmaninoff to the lively strains of mariachi and the depth of Tchaikovsky's compositions, this season's lineup is a testament to the orchestra's dedication to diversity and artistic excellence. With performances that include Bernstein's explorations of spirituality and the Secret Sisters' lyrical complexity, audiences are set for a series of unforgettable evenings.

Apr 1, 2025
frame icon Share
1. Barber + Rachmaninoff - Coffee Concert
Delve into the depths of emotion with Barber’s evocative “Second Essay for Orchestra,” where lush melodies intertwine with poignant harmonies, painting a vivid sonic landscape. The ASO will also perform Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances.”
titleImage
Apr 11, 2025
Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Birmingham, AL · Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

2. ASO: Spring with Bernstein & Rachmaninoff
Experience an unforgettable evening of musical mastery with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and a program that fuses lesser-known gems with classical treasures. Delve into the depths of emotion with Barber’s evocative “Second Essay for Orchestra,” where lush melodies intertwine with poignant harmonies, painting a vivid sonic landscape. Then, be swept away by Bernstein’s powerful Missa Brevis paired with the exuberant Chichester Psalms, both showcase Bernstein’s characteristic exploration of spirituality, transporting listeners to realms both celestial and earthly.
titleImage
11 - 12 Apr, 2025
Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Birmingham, AL · Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

3. Secret Sisters with Symphony
With a newly released album, Grammy-nominated Secret Sisters captivates audiences with spellbinding harmonies while exploring the complexities of life, love, & womanhood in their lyrics. This premiere production with the symphony promises to be a night to remember.
titleImage
Apr 24, 2025
Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Birmingham, AL · Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

4. Música de Mariachi
The ASO welcomes Mariachi Cobre! Having performed with nearly 50 orchestras across the U.S. and Mexico, and being one of the best known mariachi bands in the United States, Mariachi Cobre has accompanied a wide range of mariachi and non-mariachi artists including Linda Ronstadt, Lucha Villa, Lola Beltran, Ana Gabriel, Guadalupe Pineda, Julio Iglesias, and Vikki Carr.
titleImage
Apr 26, 2025
Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Birmingham, AL · Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

5. Barber + Bruckner
Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 will transport listeners to a world of childhood wonder and familial warmth, where memories are cherished and time seems to stand still. With its gentle rhythms and tender harmonies, Knoxville: Summer of 1915 captures the essence of a fleeting moment in time. Then, the ASO will perform Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 ‘Romantic.’ Composed in the late 19th century, it captures the essence of the Romantic era with its expansive melodies, lush harmonies, and majestic orchestration.
titleImage
2 - 3 May, 2025
Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Birmingham, AL · Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

titleImage
May 6, 2025
Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Birmingham, AL · Samford University

7. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 - Coffee Concert
Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as they present Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. This majestic work showcases Tchaikovsky’s mastery of orchestration and emotional depth, featuring sweeping melodies and dramatic contrasts.
titleImage
May 16, 2025
Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Birmingham, AL · Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

8. Tchaikovsky: Overture, Concerto, & Symphony
An evening of Tchaikovsky! Featuring guest pianist Dina Kasman, the ASO will perform 3 works from the legendary Russian composer. The Tempest, based on the play The Tempest by William Shakespeare, is similar in structure to Tchaikovsky’s better-known Romeo and Juliet fantasy-overture. It contains themes depicting the stillness of the ship at sea, the grotesque nature of Caliban, and the love between Ferdinand and Miranda. The love music is particularly strong, being reminiscent of the love music from Romeo and Juliet. The orchestra will also perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring Dina Kasman, as well as Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
titleImage
16 - 17 May, 2025
Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Birmingham, AL · Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

Conclusion
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra's 2025 season is a vibrant testament to the power of music to connect, inspire, and transform. With a lineup that spans different genres and eras, the ASO invites audiences to explore the profound beauty of classical and contemporary compositions. As each performance unfolds, both familiar and new listeners are offered a chance to experience the world through music's universal language, ensuring each concert is not just heard, but felt.
frame icon Share
2025 Artelize