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    24/25 Half Season Package

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    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 […]

    $21.00 – $144.00

  • Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    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 […]

    $7.00 – $60.00

  • Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto & Beethoven’s First

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    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 […]

    $7.00 – $60.00

  • Verdi’s Requiem

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    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 […]

    $7.00 – $60.00

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    Mahler’s “Titan”

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    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 […]

    $7.00 – $65.00

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    The Firebird

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    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 […]

    $7.00 – $65.00

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    Handel’s Messiah

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    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, […]

    $7.00 – $65.00

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    Beethoven’s Seventh

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    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 […]

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $65.00

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    Mozart & Vivaldi

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    There’s something hypnotic about this program. You get the elegant wit of Mozart, the shimmering beauty of Vivaldi, and the surprising spice of Stravinsky and Romero. ASO’s own Jenny Robinson on piccolo will charm and impress you during the concerto, and the whole night feels like a spring breeze — light, crisp, and invigorating. If you’ve never heard how playful and virtuosic Vivaldi’s music can be, this is your chance. Paired next to one of Mozart’s final and most graceful symphonies, this concert is like sonic sunshine. The Akron Symphony Orchestra is also excited to announce the 2nd annual Music […]

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $65.00

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    Appalachian Spring

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    This concert feels like hope. Copland’s Appalachian Spring is an American masterpiece… gentle, powerful, and full of wide-open skies and quiet triumph. Pair it with Clyne’s haunting Wild Geese and Sibelius’s heroic Symphony No. 2, and you’ve got a concert that soars. It’s both nostalgic and fiercely modern. It’s deeply human, and unmistakably beautiful. Bring tissues; this is the kind of concert programmed to pull the emotions out of you. 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 […]

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $65.00

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    Carmina Burana

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    You’ve heard O Fortuna — in movies, commercials, sports stadiums. But have you felt it live, surround-sound, with over 100 voices roaring through the hall like thunder? Carmina Burana is the season finale to end all finales. It’s primal, poetic, and impossible to forget. With Ravel’s mesmerizing Bolero and Brouwer’s powerhouse Rhapsody Concerto, this is a wall-to-wall thrill ride. You’ll leave breathless, and that’s not just talk… that’s a finale ten years in the making! Sonya Headlam, soprano Chris Albanese, tenor Brian Johnson, baritone All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The […]

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $65.00