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The 2023 - 24 Masterworks Series closes with the sensual sounds of Sergei Rachmaninoff and the explosive early masterpiece of William Walton. In Walton's Symphony No. 1, the orchestra springs to life and demands to be heard with vibrant instrumentation!

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Fabio Bidini plays Rachmaninoff

Purdue University Fort Wayne

“Frankenstein!! (Mr. Superman)”

Randolph School

Experience all the expressive capabilities of the bassoon — athletic agility, touching tenderness, and virtuosic velocity — as the Orchestra’s Principal Bassoon Antoine St-Onge shows them off in Carl Maria Von Weber’s theatrical concerto. Grammy Award–winning conductor Karen Kamensek demonstrates her expansive artistry in William Walton’s Symphony No. 1 — a work of searing intensity inspired by his fiery love affair with Baroness Imma Doernberg.

Brilliant Bassoon

Arts Commons

Concertmaster Adelya Nartadjieva takes center stage for Vaughan Williams’ soaring The Lark Ascending. Elgar’s love letter to Italy and its musical traditions opens the program with its sunny, Mediterranean-inspired themes. In a powerful conclusion, the bold and innovative use of orchestral color in Walton’s First Symphony draws this dynamic program to a sonorous, thrilling close.

Adelya Plays The Lark Ascending

Jacoby Symphony Hall

A brand-new production of The Firebird by contemporary choreographer Brian Enos, former dancer with the Houston Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Company, based on the Russian folk tale of the Firebird, with music by Igor Stravinsky.

The Firebird

Lesher Center for the Arts

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical guitar music with Shu-Tien Lin, a talented Master of Music student under the guidance of Anne Waller. This recital is set to take place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the prestigious Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts.

Shu-Tien Lin will perform a meticulously curated selection of works that span the Renaissance to the 20th century, showcasing the guitar's rich history and expressive capabilities. The program includes Luis Milan's "Six Pavanas," Luis de Narváez's "Two Pieces," Francesco da Milano's "Ricercare No. 34, La Compagna," John Dowland's "Six Pieces," Giulio Regondi's "Nocturne Reverie, Op. 19," Isaac Albéniz's "Two Pieces from Suite Española No. 1, Op. 47," and William Walton's "Five Bagatelles."

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of classical guitar music performed by an emerging talent. No tickets are required for attendance. For those unable to join in person, a live stream of the recital will be available, ensuring that no one misses out on this musical journey.

The McClintock Choral and Recital Room, with seating for 120, provides a cozy and acoustically pleasing environment, perfect for the nuances of solo guitar performance. Located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, this venue is a gem within Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music, known for its commitment to excellence in musical education and performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to support a rising musician and immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of the classical guitar.

Shu-Tien Lin, guitar

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

An apology or an act of defiance? Shostakovich composed his Fifth Symphony in 1937 after receiving an official reprimand from the Soviet Union, responding with one of the most powerful — and enigmatic — symphonies in the orchestral repertoire. Conductor Hannu Lintu pairs this with a sweeping tone poem by Sibelius and Walton’s virtuosic Cello Concerto, performed by Principal Cello Mark Kosower.

Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony 2024

Blossom Music Center

Starting with a ferocious fanfare representing fate, Tchaikovsky pours his soul into his Fourth Symphony, a fearless musical autobiography packed with surging melodies and dazzling colors. Antoine Tamestit brings his “gorgeous smoky sound” (The Guardian) to Walton’s Viola Concerto, a work of wistful beauty and quicksilver energy.

Tchaikovsky 4

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a captivating evening of classical music under the baton of the acclaimed Australian conductor Nicholas Carter. This special event, part of the Delta Classical Series, will take place at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on November 21 and 23, 2024, offering audiences two opportunities to experience a program that spans the gamut of emotion and expression in classical music.

The concert will open with Haydn's Symphony No. 96, famously known as "The Miracle," a piece celebrated for its lively melodies and the dramatic story of a chandelier that narrowly missed the audience during its premiere. Following this, the prodigious talent of 19-year-old Mozart will be showcased through his Violin Concerto No. 3, a work brimming with youthful energy and brilliance. The evening's soloist, the rising star violinist Geneva Lewis, will make her debut with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, bringing her exceptional skill and passion to the performance.

In the second half, the program takes a dramatic turn with William Walton's Symphony No. 1. This piece is known for its intense emotional depth and the volcanic power it demands from the orchestra, promising to leave the audience spellbound with its passionate and alluring melodies.

This event is not only a celebration of the timeless beauty of classical music but also an opportunity to witness the debut of Geneva Lewis with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and to enjoy the artistry of Nicholas Carter. Whether you are a long-time classical music aficionado or new to the concert hall, this performance promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Tickets are on sale now, and those interested in attending are encouraged to act quickly to secure their seats for either Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 8:00 PM or Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 8:00 PM. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's website.

Haydn + Mozart + Walton

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a mesmerizing performance of "Belshazzar's Feast" at the Atlanta Symphony Hall from February 13 to February 15, 2025. This spectacular 20th-century oratorio, conducted by the popular guest conductor Vasily Petrenko, features the world-class artistry of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and GRAMMY-winning bass-baritone Nathan Berg. The program begins with Sibelius’ lushly Romantic Symphony No. 1, setting the stage for Walton's "Belshazzar's Feast," a piece inspired by the Old Testament tale and known for its jazz influences, enormous orchestral and vocal ensemble requirements, and vivid conjuration of pagan revelry, cataclysm, and rejoicing. This event is part of the Delta Classical Series 3 subscription, offering a unique opportunity to save with a subscription. Tickets are on sale now for performances on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 8:00 PM, and Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Don't miss this unforgettable experience at the Atlanta Symphony Hall.

William Walton

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Events

May 4, 2024

Fabio Bidini plays Rachmaninoff · Fort Wayne Philharmonic

May 5, 2024

“Frankenstein!! (Mr. Superman)” · Huntsville Symphony Orchestra

10 - 11 May, 2024

Brilliant Bassoon · Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

17 - 18 May, 2024

Adelya Plays The Lark Ascending · Jacksonville Symphony

17 - 18 May, 2024

The Firebird · Diablo Ballet

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