The C Minor Mass is Mozart’s most exalted and personal sacred work. He composed it for his own wedding, partly to display the beauty of his bride’s soprano voice. He wrote the Mass in a burst of inspiration, fueled by his discovery of choral masterworks by Bach and Handel. Maurice Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin brings dances of the Baroque master to life, while serving as a tour-de-force vehicle for a virtuoso ensemble. Lili Boulanger was one of the brightest—and shortest-lived—talents of the early twentieth century. Her pastoral orchestral poem, On a Spring Morning, can only make us wish for what might been, had she lived beyond the age of 24.

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 […]