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A Musical Odyssey: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Journey through Beethoven, Bach, and Mahler

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra invites music enthusiasts on an extraordinary musical journey with three remarkable events. From the solemn grandeur of Beethoven's 'Missa solemnis' to the transcendent beauty of Bach's 'Mass in B minor', culminating in the towering emotional landscapes of Mahler's 'Resurrection Symphony', these performances promise to be unforgettable. Led by the distinguished Nathalie Stutzmann, these concerts bring together world-class soloists and the acclaimed Atlanta Symphony Chorus, offering a deep dive into the profound themes of faith, glory, and the human condition captured by these legendary composers.

May 7, 2025

1. Beethoven Project: Missa solemnis

"Missa solemnis may be the greatest piece never heard," wrote biographer Jan Swafford. It’s almost too big for the concert hall, too dramatic for the church, and notoriously difficult for the singers. Enter the internationally renowned Atlanta Symphony Chorus. Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann wraps up the Beethoven Project with this singular sacred work, written by Beethoven as he entered the most inward-looking, visionary time in his compositional life. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra welcomes four acclaimed soloists from the world of opera for this monumental work written as an appeal for peace and in praise of God.

8 - 11 May, 2025

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta, GA · The Woodruff Arts Center

2. Bach's Mass in B minor + ASO Chorus

Get your mind blown in B minor. Hear the work many consider to be one of the heights of human achievement. Inscribed with the words "Glory to God alone," Johann Sebastian Bach's immersive Mass weaves dazzling radiance and gnawing expressivity together into buoyant choruses, rich textures, and arresting vocal solos. Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann, one of the great interpreters of this exalted work, leads a stellar lineup of soloists with the renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

12 - 15 Mar, 2026

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta, GA · The Woodruff Arts Center

3. Stutzmann + Mahler's Resurrection Symphony

Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann closes the concert season with one of orchestral music's best-loved, most elevating works. Gustav Mahler's Resurrection Symphony probes themes of life and death and the struggle to find meaning – expressed through the composer's unique musical voice. A young man's piece, the Second Symphony packs cataclysmic orchestral shrieks together with folk dances, military bands, and Post-Romantic angels-from-on-high. Get ready for the incredible power of music when Nathalie Stutzmann coaxes the most profound drama out of the world-class Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and soloists.

4 - 7 Jun, 2026

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta, GA · The Woodruff Arts Center

Conclusion

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's series of performances offers a rare opportunity to experience the profound impact of these timeless works. Under Nathalie Stutzmann's visionary direction, the music of Beethoven, Bach, and Mahler becomes a conduit for exploring themes of faith, glory, and the human condition. As the final notes linger in the air, audiences are left with a renewed appreciation for the transformative power of music. These performances are not just concerts but an invitation to journey inward, reflecting on the universal truths that continue to resonate across the ages.

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