Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s groundbreaking concert series at Carver Theatre brings music to life

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Have you heard? The Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is embarking on an exciting groundbreaking concert series in Birmingham’s newly renovated Carver Theatre.

Read on to learn how these special performances celebrate music, history and the resilience of our city’s cultural institutions, plus how to get your tickets now.

See the ASO perform in Birmingham, Jan. 16

The concert series officially launched on December 5 with a captivating performance that fused Baroque and contemporary music. If you missed it, don’t worry, you have time to catch the next performance on January 16. 

Taking place at the gorgeous Carver Theatre, the concert will feature the works of two iconic French composters, Maurice Ravel and Gabriel Fauré.

The evening opens with Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess, a hauntingly beautiful piece that evokes a royal procession through its delicate melodies and lush orchestration. Following Ravel’s evocative work, Fauré’s deeply moving Requiem will offer a poignant contrast, showcasing the composer’s lyrical and emotive style.

• When: Thursday, Jan. 16 | 6:30PM
• Where: Carver Theatre, 1631 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL
• Tickets
• Program:
  • Maurice Ravel – Pavane for a Dead Princess
  • Gabriel Fauré – Requiem
  • Vivaldi – Bassoon Concerto in C Major (featuring Tariq Masri)

Birmingham’s historic Carver Theatre

These performances are made even more meaningful by the venue in which they are held: the Carver Theatre, a cultural cornerstone in Birmingham since its opening in 1935.

Originally designed for the Black community during the era of segregation, the theatre is a historic landmark and its role in shaping Birmingham’s cultural history is profound.

The orchestra’s new series at the Carver Theatre is not only a celebration of the arts but also a reflection of Birmingham’s continued commitment to cultural enrichment and revitalization.

Future ASO performances at the Carver Theatre

Can’t make it to the January 16 concert or want to see the ASO perform again? Grab tickets to their upcoming performance in March. 

The program opens with Peter Warlock’s Serenade for Strings, followed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’ A Spell for Green Corn: The Macdonald Dances. The concert concludes with Benjamin Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn, & Strings.

• When: Thursday, March 6 | 6:30PM
• Where: Carver Theatre, 1631 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL
• Tickets
• Program:
  • Warlock’s “Serenade for Strings”
  • Davies’ “A Spell for Green Corn: The Macdonald Dances”
  • Britten’s “Serenade for Tenor, Horn, & Strings”

These performances promise to be a powerful celebration of the Birmingham art scene’s past, present, and future. Get your tickets to see the Alabama Symphony Orchestra now.

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