Experience the profound beauty of Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto, one of the most celebrated works in the classical repertoire, at EJ Thomas Hall on September 21 at 7:30 pm. Featuring pianist Gabriela Martínez, whose passionate and virtuosic performance promises to bring Rachmaninoff's rich harmonies and sweeping melodies to life.
Join us at EJ Thomas Hall on October 19 at 7:30 pm for a performance of Holst's The Planets, featuring the Akron Symphony Chorus. This iconic orchestral suite takes listeners on a musical journey through the solar system, with each movement representing a different planet, portrayed as their own unique emotion. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of classical music’s most imaginative works live. Ives The Unanswered Question Razaz Methuselah (ASO co-commission) Liszt Les Préludes Holst The Planets Featuring the Akron Symphony Chorus All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The […]
Experience the serene beauty of Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending, a lyrical tribute to the English countryside, alongside Schubert's Fifth Symphony, a light and joyful work inspired by Mozart. With the Akron Symphony Chorus, this concert offers a perfect blend of pastoral elegance and classical charm. Still Two Folk Songs Corigliano Fern Hill Vaughn Williams The Lark Ascending Schubert Symphony No. 5 Featuring the Akron Symphony Chorus All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The University of Akron. Per guidelines set by the University of Akron, masks are optional for all patrons attending concerts […]
You won't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime performance of Rhapsody in Blue, with local Jazz virtuoso Theron Brown at E.J. Thomas Hall, joined by members of the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir. Come see Gershwin's acclaimed piano masterpiece and celebrate 100 years of Rhapsody In Blue with the Akron Symphony Orchestra. Thomas Of Our New Day Begun Still Symphony No. 4 "Autochthonous" Bernstein Candide Suite Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue Featuring the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir and Theron Brown All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The University of Akron. Per guidelines set by […]
Join us at EJ Thomas Hall for three unforgettable performances this spring, starting with Mahler’s breathtaking Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” on March 1, featuring the Akron Symphony Chorus and soloists Sonya Headlam and Amanda Lynn Bottoms. On March 29, immerse yourself in Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Beethoven’s First Symphony, highlighting the talents of ASO's principal clarinetist Amer Hasan and featuring soprano Sirgourney Cook. The season concludes with Verdi’s powerful Requiem on May 10, a moving masterpiece programmed to leave you in awe as we close our season. Three great concerts for one discounted price! Save 20% off and spend your […]
Prepare to be moved by the Akron Symphony's powerful performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection." This monumental work, renowned for its exploration of life, death, and the afterlife, will feature the stunning voices of soprano Sonya Headlam and alto Amanda Lynn Bottoms, alongside the Akron Symphony Chorus. Experience a profound musical journey that transcends the ordinary! Sonya Headlam, soprano Amanda Lynn Bottoms, alto Featuring the Akron Symphony Chorus & Summit Choral Society Mahler Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The University of Akron. Per guidelines set […]
Clarinetist Amer Hasan will bring Mozart’s lyrical and virtuosic concerto to life, showcasing the instrument's rich tones and expressive range. The program will also feature the elegant and spirited sounds of Beethoven's First Symphony, a work that marks the composer’s early genius. With the exquisite voice of soprano Sirgourney Cook adding depth to the evening, this concert promises to be a captivating celebration of classical music. Amer Hasan, clarinet Sirgourney Cook, soprano Akron Symphony Choir Bologne The Anonymous Lover Overture Mozart Clarinet Concerto Montgomery Five Freedom Songs Beethoven Symphony No. 1 All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts […]
Experience the stirring and soaring musical tour de force known as Verdi's Requiem. Joined by the Akron Symphony Chorus, this emotionally moving masterpiece is fueled by contrasting moments of beautiful melodies and intense musical peaks. Only a work of this magnitude could fill the role as our 2024/25 season finale. Featuring the Akron Symphony Chorus Verdi Requiem All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The University of Akron. Per guidelines set by the University of Akron, masks are optional for all patrons attending concerts at EJ Thomas Hall. Parking is $10 parking at the gate […]
The season begins with an electrifying evening of symphonic grandeur. Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture is a jubilant celebration of popular song, including the universally recognized “Gaudeamus igitur.” Angela Cheng, Oberlin Conservatory Professor of Piano, then takes center stage for Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, a rarely heard work of deep lyricism and virtuosic brilliance. The evening reaches its peak with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, Titan, a sweeping and emotionally charged masterpiece that showcases the full power of the orchestra. After performing Mahler’s Third and Second Symphonies in recent years to great acclaim, the Akron Symphony Orchestra is excited to kick off […]
We’ve loaded this concert with cinematic drama. Eidelman’s world premiere of The Tempest evokes a storm of Shakespearean mystery, Elfman’s Sleepy Hollow casts an orchestral chill through the hall, while Rachmaninoff’s Isle of the Dead is gorgeously gothic. Finally, Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite swoops in and sets the evening ablaze. It’s mythical, magical, and musically magnetic in the best way. This one’s for the movie lovers, the fantasy fans, the thrill-seekers. You don’t need to know classical music to enjoy it… You just need a pulse! All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The […]
This performance of Messiah: Part 1 and the triumphant Hallelujah chorus will transport audiences with its grandeur and spirit. The program begins with William Boyce’s Ode to the New Year 1758, a lively and celebratory work, followed by composer and lost local legend Julia Perry’s Ye Who Seek the Truth. Hadyn's charming and impressive Trumpet Concerto closes the first half. Finally, the Akron Symphony Chorus joins the ASO to deliver the true might of orchestral power necessary for Handel’s Messiah—a piece widely recognized and beloved by audiences. A full stage of choral and orchestral energy awaits audiences this November. Justin Kohan, […]
What do you get when you blend the elegance of Beethoven, the soul of Ellington, and the sparkle of Bernstein? A concert that dances. Beethoven’s Seventh isn’t just “good.”... Wagner called it the “apotheosis of the dance.” It’s yet another joyous display of brilliance out of one of music’s all-time greats. University of Akron professor Chris Coles, our saxophone soloist, brings the cool to the Duke’s Three Black Kings, and Bernstein’s West Side Story Symphonic Dances round it all off with jazzy brilliance. We open the night with a special debut of UofA student Sarah Hegenderfer’s Clearing of Snow. This […]