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 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

"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

The Woodruff Arts Center

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.

ASO Chorus + Belshazzar's Feast

Celebrate the holiday season with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the "Christmas with the ASO" event, taking place from December 12th to 15th, 2024, at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. Under the direction of Choruses Norman Mackenzie, this cherished tradition, initiated by Robert Shaw, promises an evening filled with holiday carols, hymns, and more, designed to inspire holiday cheer. The event will feature performances on December 12th at 8:00 PM, December 14th at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and December 15th at 3:00 PM. Joining the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are the Morehouse College Glee Club, Spivey Hall Children's Choir, and the ASO Chorus, making it a memorable experience for all in attendance. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with the ASO. Tickets are available for purchase, ensuring your spot at this festive celebration.

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Christmas with the ASO 2024

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a mesmerizing evening of Mozart, featuring the acclaimed Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann at the helm. This special concert series, titled "All Mozart with Stutzmann Chorus," is set to take place from November 7th to November 10th, 2024, at the prestigious Atlanta Symphony Hall. 

Experience the emotional depth and exquisite craftsmanship of Mozart's Symphony No. 40, a piece described by scholars as a work of "passion, violence, and grief," yet remarkably packaged into a delightfully tuneful symphony in G minor. Alongside this masterpiece, the orchestra will perform the Mass in C Minor, a mysterious and otherworldly composition that showcases Mozart's genius.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is proud to welcome a stellar lineup of soloists for this event, including Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska, fresh from her performance at the Metropolitan Opera, and mezzo-soprano Julia Lezhneva, praised by The New York Times for her "angelic beauty." They will be joined by rising star tenor Lunga Eric Hallam and Met Opera regular bass Harold Wilson, all performing alongside the magnificent Atlanta Symphony Chorus.

This event is part of the Delta Classical Series, offering a unique opportunity to save with a subscription for both the 4 & Sunday subscriptions. Tickets are on sale now, with performances scheduled for Thursday, November 7th, at 8:00 PM, Saturday, November 9th, at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, November 10th, at 3:00 PM.

Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the artistry and passion of Mozart's music, brought to life by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and a remarkable ensemble of soloists under the direction of Nathalie Stutzmann.

All Mozart with Stutzmann + Chorus

Much has been written about the riot that disrupted the 1913 world premiere of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. What incited such a reaction? Was it the music or the choreography? Was it the subject matter (human sacrifice), or was it personal? No one knows for sure, but by 1940, Walt Disney saw fit to include the piece in his feature film Fantasia. Today, The Rite of Spring isn’t quite so shocking but delivers a thrilling sound experience in the hands of a great orchestra. This week, ASO Music Director Laureate Robert Spano conducts Stravinsky’s masterpiece and welcomes the return of American composer Jonathan Leshnoff for the world premiere of his oratorio Sacrifice of Isaac.



Robert Spano + Rite of Spring

Who would have thought that 13th-century monks could dream up such naughty poems? But they did. And the discovery of their dusty manuscripts sent the 20th-century composer Carl Orff down the proverbial rabbit hole. He dreamed up a hair-raising cantata in Carmina Burana—and the rest is history. Soloists Janai Brugger, Miles Mykkanen, and Anthony Clark Evans join the internationally acclaimed Atlanta Symphony Chorus to sing this curiously beguiling homage to springtime and earthly pleasure. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra welcomes the debut of Polish conductor Krzysztof Urbański. The program includes the irresistibly tuneful—and rarely-performed—Concerto for Orchestra by his fellow countryman Witold Lutosławski.



Carmina Burana

On the eve of its premiere, this Requiem was mocked as “[Verdi’s] latest opera in ecclesiastical garb.” In fact, his genius for drama is exactly what buoys this spellbinding Requiem Mass. A signature piece for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Verdi Requiem plumbs the depths of the ensemble with thundering brass, sublimely lyrical string and wind playing, and stunning choral textures. For this very special program, Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann welcomes an all-star lineup of soloists from the world of opera.

Stutzmann Conducts Verdi Requiem

Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann marshals the combined forces of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus to perform Bruckner’s watershed Symphony No. 9 and Te Deum, two epic works cut from the same cloth. The 1885 Te Deum is a massive, joyous hymn of praise and thanksgiving to God, written for orchestra, chorus, vocal soloists and Bruckner’s own instrument, the organ. The Ninth Symphony is dedicated to “the beloved God,” but was tragically incomplete at the composer’s death. Nevertheless, the Ninth, with its three cathedral-like movements, has over an hour's worth of completed music. Although the intended finale is unfinished, the Te Deum serves as a satisfying cap on the evening. This performance is part of a two-week celebration of Bruckner in 2024.

Stutzmann Conducts Bruckner + ASO Chorus

Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in an evening of holiday carols, hymns and more. This timeless tradition begun by Robert Shaw is sure to inspire holiday cheer in listeners of all ages. Additional ensembles and special guests to be announced.

Christmas with the ASO

The music of Johannes Brahms is so central to classical instrumentalists, many forget he was a prolific choral composer. This week, music director Nathalie Stutzmann delves into Brahms rarities, some truly delectable – and woefully neglected – choral works starring the internationally acclaimed Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus. The maestro gives equal billing to the Orchestra with Rachmaninov's macabre tone poem The Isle of the Dead. Ending the evening on a high note, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs select Slavonic Dances by Antonín Dvořák.



Nathalie Stutzmann + Songs of Destiny

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest conductor Nicholas Carter for music inspired by the lust for adventure. Lera Auerbach's Icarus evokes the mythic traveler whose waxen wings lift him to the heavens. The noble music of Wagner's Götterdämmerung follows the hero Siegfried down the Rhine, and Vaughan Williams' roiling Sea Symphony pays tribute to the countless souls who have set sail, only to be swallowed by the deep. It's an evening of evocative tone painting, cast in technicolor by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

A Sea Symphony

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.

Bach's Mass in B minor + ASO Chorus

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.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

12 - 15 Mar, 2026

Bach's Mass in B minor + ASO Chorus

4 - 7 Jun, 2026

Stutzmann + Mahler's Resurrection Symphony

8 - 11 May, 2025

Beethoven Project: Missa solemnis

13 - 15 Feb, 2025

ASO Chorus + Belshazzar's Feast

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