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Young Concert Artists Series: Michael Yeung
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesMeet Michael Yeung, a versatile percussion artist celebrated worldwide for his dynamic performances spanning solo recitals, chamber music, and orchestral engagements. From the stages of the United States, Europe, to Asia, Michael’s career showcases a diverse repertoire from Baroque classics to contemporary masterpieces. As a member of the renowned Percussion Collective, he premiered Alejandro Viñao’sContinue Reading ...
Strauss + Mahler
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe Alabama Symphony Orchestra is joined by Soprano Mary Wilson! She has been hailed as one of today’s most exciting artists, receiving critical acclaim for a voice that is “lyrical and triumphant, a dazzling array of legato melodies and ornate coloratura” (San Francisco Chronicle). Opera News heralded her first solo recording, Mary Wilson SingsContinue Reading ...
Villa-Lobos + Shostakovich
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as they perform classics from Villa-Lobos, Ravel, and Shostakovich featuring soloist Gabriel Martins. Lauded for his “rich, warm” and “mesmerizing” sound, Martins carries a concerto repertoire spanning every major work. In recital, his performances of the Bach Cello Suites have garnered particular recognition. Free benefit with every ticket: Conductor’sContinue Reading ...
Shostakovich – Coffee Concert
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe ASO will perform Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 featuring soloist Gabriel Martins. Lauded for his “rich, warm” and “mesmerizing” sound, Martins carries a concerto repertoire spanning every major work. In recital, his performances of the Bach Cello Suites have garnered particular recognition.
Birmingham Does Broadway!
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesFeel like you’re in New York City with the ASO! The Orchestra takes you down Broadway playing a Valentine’s Day themed selection from some of your favorite musicals. Enjoy love songs from Little Mermaid, Phantom of the Opera, Fiddler on the Roof, and so much more. The orchestra is joined by 5 local guestContinue Reading ...
Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesLong before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety) and “charmed the world with their classical covers” (Nylon). NewContinue Reading ...
Choral & Symphony
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe Orchestra is joined by fabulous guest soloist Alissa Anderson as the ASO Chorus appears in concert for the first time in 2025. Alissa has been hailed as “deliciously over the top” for her commanding stage presence, and Opera News describes the voice as a “powerful mezzo.” Anderson wields her comic prowess, striking features, andContinue Reading ...
Beethoven + Strauss
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesCarlos Izcaray leads the orchestra in Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso — A tour de force of orchestral writing, displaying Ravel’s unique blend of impressionistic harmonies, Spanish folk influences, and rhythmic vitality. Then, the ASO welcomes pianist Awadagin Pratt to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Awadagin has received acclaim for delivering “forceful, imaginative, andContinue Reading ...
New Year’s Eve: A Viennese Celebration
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesToast the end of 2024 with a glass of bubbly and experience the ASO’s effervescent performance of the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day tradition.
Handel’s Messiah
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesWitness one of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s most beloved holiday traditions! A fixture of the holiday season, Handel’s Messiah features the iconic Hallelujah chorus and sweeping solos portraying one of the greatest stories ever told. Leading the orchestra is special guest conductor James M. Meaders, founder and artistic director of Vox Anima London.
Alabama Humanities Alliance Presents: Rick Bragg & Roy Wood Jr.: In Conversation
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJemison Concert Hall Description Part of the 2024 Alabama Colloquium series, this event features an in-depth conversation between author Rick Bragg and humorist Roy Wood Jr. The duo will be recognized as Alabama Humanities Fellows for how they use the humanities – and their Alabama roots – to tell stories that challenge us toContinue Reading ...
Beethoven + Bartók
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesBeethoven began work on the Eighth in the summer of 1812, immediately after the completion of his Seventh Symphony. Martin Geck describes the Eighth as containing “all the relevant hallmarks, including motivic and thematic writing notable for its advanced planning, defiant counterpoint, furious cross-rhythms, sudden shifts from piano to forte, and idyllic and evenContinue Reading ...
Bartók – Coffee Concert
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe orchestra will play Bartok’s Concerto for orchestra. Bartók makes extensive use of classical elements in the work; for instance, the first and fifth movements are in sonata-allegro form. The work combines elements of Western art music and eastern European folk music, especially that of Hungary, and it departs from traditional tonality, often usingContinue Reading ...
Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents: Inspired by Alabama
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States(Alabama Symphony Orchestra) Attend the live concert + public recording of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's Inspired by Alabama. The concert will include prominent names + scores, including: Carlos Izcaray, conductor Amerigo Marino: Stars Fell on Alabama Brian Raphael Nabors: Letters from Birmingham William Levi Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony
Izcaray: 10 Years Remembered
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesIn celebration of Carlos Izcaray’s 10 years as Music Director of the ASO, the orchestra will perform an anniversary program featuring works Maestro Izcaray conducted at his opening concert in 2013. La Péri, written in 1911, and was Dukas’ last published work is not as well known as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, this ballet hasContinue Reading ...
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