Name: Beethoven Project: Missa solemnis
Start: 2025-05-11T15:00:00
Location: The Woodruff Arts Center

This winter and spring, immerse yourself in the unparalleled genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with a series of captivating performances by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. From the groundbreaking 'Eroica' Symphony to the majestic 'Emperor' Piano Concerto, and the profound 'Missa solemnis,' these events highlight Beethoven's revolutionary musical journey. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness masterworks that have shaped the course of classical music.

Experience Beethoven's Genius in Atlanta and Valdosta: Symphony and Concerto Extravaganza

Get ready to embark on a musical journey through the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's 'Beethoven Project.' From January to May 2025, Atlanta Symphony Hall will host a series of concerts featuring Beethoven's most iconic symphonies, conducted by Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann. Experience the evolution of Beethoven's artistry with performances of Symphonies No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, as well as the Triple Concerto and the grand Missa solemnis. Each event promises a unique dive into the composer's legacy, offering something for every classical music enthusiast.

Experience Beethoven's Masterpieces in Atlanta: A Symphony Series to Remember

Experience the magic of music with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's captivating events: 'Christmas with the ASO', 'Belshazzar's Feast', and the 'Beethoven Project: Missa solemnis'. From the holiday cheer of December's festive concerts to the grandeur of 20th-century oratorios in February and the awe-inspiring grandeur of Beethoven in May, these performances promise to be unforgettable. Featuring collaborations with prestigious choirs and renowned soloists, each event is meticulously crafted to offer audiences an immersive musical journey that celebrates both the season and the timeless beauty of classical music.

A Harmonious Celebration: ASO's Holiday and Cultural Masterpieces

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's 2025 concert calendar promises an auditory feast for classical music enthusiasts. From the evocative melodies of Tchaikovsky to the animated energy of Mahler, the season is set to explore the vast spectrum of orchestral music. The program features a series of performances that include award-winning soloists, renowned conductors, and a vibrant collection of creative works. Whether you're a seasoned concertgoer or a first-time listener, the ASO's offerings will guide you through a musical journey like no other.

A Symphony of Seasons: Exploring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Concert Series

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra this May as they host a series of remarkable events at The Woodruff Arts Center. From Beethoven's introspective 'Missa solemnis' to Kenny G's heartfelt saxophone melodies, these events promise a rich tapestry of cultural and musical exploration. Dive into pre-concert discussions, witness the mastery of world-class performers, and explore narratives of personal transformation, all under the guidance of renowned conductors and artists. Whether you're a classical music aficionado or a curious newcomer, this lineup offers something for everyone.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: A May to Remember with Beethoven, Kenny G, and More

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.

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

In the heart of Atlanta, an extraordinary musical journey awaits. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is set to enthrall audiences with three captivating performances that celebrate the genius of Beethoven, Bach, and Mahler. Under the masterful baton of Nathalie Stutzmann, these events will bring together world-class soloists and the renowned Atlanta Symphony Chorus to deliver performances that promise to resonate long after the final note has sounded.

Atlanta's Symphony: A Celebration of Beethoven, Bach, and Mahler

Nathalie Stutzmann

Miles Mykkanen

Julia Grüter

Anna Goryachova

Lawson Anderson

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

Feel the smoldering heat of Jean Sibelius when the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra welcomes the acclaimed Finnish conductor Pietari Inkinen. Sibelius' ever-popular Finlandia, an anthem to liberty and national pride, opens the program. Then, gold medal-winning violinist Sergey Khachatryan plays the flashy and fiendishly difficult violin concerto by fellow Armenian Aram Khachaturian. The Orchestra rounds out the evening with the passion-filled Sibelius Second Symphony, a patriotic piece that once carried the torch for Finnish independence from Russia.

Sibelius + Khachaturian

The Woodruff Arts Center

'Tis the season to be jolly when the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs a Family Concert filled with classical holiday cheer. This concert + holiday festivities are the perfect addition for children under 12 and a guaranteed addition to the Nice List. 🎄

Family Concert: Deck the Halls

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus during this concert tradition that features beloved carols, hymns, and festive cheer. Sing along to your favorite Christmas songs and create cherished memories year after year at this program that features the voices of the Morehouse College Glee Club and the ASO Chorus. This timeless tradition begun by Robert Shaw is sure to inspire holiday cheer.

Christmas with the ASO

The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns with her new Christmas spectacle “A Winter Symphony” tour this November and December! Accompanied by orchestra, choir, and special guests, this enchanting holiday show will feature Sarah performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits. “A Winter Symphony” is an unforgettable Christmas experience during the most wonderful time of the year!

Sarah Brightman

Gather family and friends for one of the season's best-loved, most joyful events. The world-famous Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Chorus fill Symphony Hall with the powerful sounds of Handel's Messiah. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus Director Norman Mackenzie takes center stage in this presentation of the Christmas portion of Handel's most enduring oratorio, culminating in the glorious "Hallelujah Chorus."

Handel's Messiah

Hear the irresistible music that made Antonio Vivaldi a household name. The Four Seasons captures the elation of springtime and deep winter chill bundled in violinistic fireworks. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra opens with the perfect pairing to Vivaldi, the fierce and driving Symphony No. 25 by the 17-year-old Mozart. ASO Concertmaster David Coucheron headlines this special event.

The Four Seasons

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann leads a journey into 19th-century Vienna, where Napoleon's army laid siege to a vibrant city of beer gardens, coffee houses, and towering Baroque buildings. Amid the tumult, a musical genius took quill in hand to compose music of timeless beauty. Hear Franz Schubert's enchanting Ballet Music No. 2 from his score Rosamunde. Then, the renowned Atlanta Symphony Chamber Chorus sings his sublime Mass No. 2. Maestro Stutzmann and the Orchestra finish on a high with Schubert's rousing "Great" Symphony in C Major.

Stutzmann Conducts Schubert's Great Symphony

Edward Elgar scored an instant hit with his 1899 Enigma Variations, and he's been captivating new generations with it ever since. Enigma found its way into the films Dunkirk (2017) and The Matrix (1999), as well as the solemn funerals of Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II.

Ellington + Elgar's Enigma Variations

Guest conductor Leonard Slatkin brings his "special flare for Americana" (The New York Times) to serve up two great American works from the past century. The young violin virtuoso Randall Goosby plays Samuel Barber's uber-romantic Violin Concerto. Then the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra pulls out all the stops for Aaron Copland's gripping Third Symphony, a piece that guarantees the goosebumps with its finale, Fanfare for the Common Man. The concert opens with the American premiere of Mr. Slatkin’s own musical joy ride through the mind of 19th-century genius Franz Schubert.

America @ 250: Copland + Barber

2024 Grammy®-winning conductor Teddy Abrams joins the Orchestra for a feast of American mashups, including timeless hits from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story and Aaron Copland's jazz-inspired Clarinet Concerto. The ASO welcomes the "expressive and free-spirited" (Bachtrack) clarinetist Martin Fröst for the Clarinet Concerto by bandleader and jazz legend Artie Shaw. And Grammy®-winner Valerie Coleman puts the Orchestra through its paces with a nod to the Harlem Renaissance in a co-commissioned concerto.

America @ 250: Bernstein's West Side Story

The marvelous young conductor Liubov Nosova weaves a glittering tapestry through the ranks of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Russian powerhouse Sergei Babayan, known as the "pianist's pianist," rolls out the supercharged Fourth Piano Concerto by Sergei Rachmaninoff. The concert opens with an atmospheric work by Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón and ends with a scrumptious tone poem based on The Little Mermaid by Alexander Zemlinsky.

Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 4

Vast Scandinavian snowfields and impenetrable pine forests meet a blazing musical spirit in Jean Sibelius's alluring Symphony No. 5. British maestro Nicholas Collon, chief conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony, makes his Atlanta Symphony Orchestra debut, along with the young cello firebrand Kian Soltani. Witness Soltani's superhuman artistry as he tackles Lutosławski's blisteringly virtuosic Cello Concerto. The concert opens with the ASO debut of Outi Tarkianien's mystical symphonic poem The Ring of Fire and Love.

Sibelius Symphony No. 5

"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.

Beethoven Project: Missa solemnis

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