Concert

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.

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.

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.

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!