Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Due to weather conditions, tonight's concert at Symphony Hall has been canceled.
Ticketholders are encouraged to visit aso.org/weather-update for more information.

There's so much star power in this room, we're surprised the door's stayed on its hinges! Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann meets with Fleur Barron, Mezzo Soprano and Baritone Samuel Hasselhorn before this week's performances of Mahler's Des Knaben Wunderhorn.

Come see this incredible piece of music ▶️ https://bit.ly/3XwqZ98

The community came out in force Saturday to discover new opportunities for their education and career at our 2nd annual HBCU AccessFest! Dozens of HBCUs, community resources, Black-owned business, along with musical performances and engaging panel discussions created an environment ripe to learn and connect for all in attendance. Thank you to all who participated to make this event a massive success!

Presented by and Delta Air Lines. Invesco US

Photography by ESP - Erin Schopf Photography

HBCU AccessFest is TOMORROW! Come on down to get a special gift--the first 1,500 attendees to register for the Common Black College Application during AccessFest will have their fees covered. Apply to over 60 HBCUs with only one application – at no cost for attendees!

We’ll have the promo code handy on site and you’ll have 72 hours to complete the application. We look forward to seeing you there!

Presented by and Delta Air Lines.

📷 Donald Gibson

Nothing beats Opening Night, and last night kicking off our 80th season was no exception. With brilliant performances from Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann, cellist Edgar Moreau, and our orchestra, the energy at Symphony Hall was electrifying. Thank you to all who joined us for a truly special evening of music!

Do you have any plans for Saturday night? Come join us and see what all the fuss is about ▶️ https://bit.ly/4bWNlpA

📷 Rand Lines

HBCU AccessFest is coming up this Saturday, and we can hardly wait! We have an exciting lineup of panels designed to educate and enrich, kicking off with “How Not to Suck At Money” presented by Invesco QQQ. Don’t miss out on this FREE opportunity for networking and professional development – RSVP here ▶️ https://bit.ly/3ZhtRJH

You can check out the full panel schedule below. Presented by and Delta Air Lines.

1:15 – 2:15PM
Invesco QQQ presents How Not to Suck at Money

2:30 – 3:15PM
Student Trajectories: From HBCU to Career Success

3:20 – 3:50PM
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Info Session

4:00 – 4:45PM
The Business of Creativity

It's good to be back.

Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann and your orchestra have been rehearsing all week to kick off the new season tonight! Don't miss the fireworks - get your tickets ▶️ https://bit.ly/4bWNlpA

Our season at Symphony Hall opens tomorrow night with Mahler's First Symphony. We'll share a different side of Mahler next week, Sep. 26-27, with all 12 songs of Des Knaben Wunderhorn, featuring Fleur Barron, Mezzo Soprano and Baritone Samuel Hasselhorn

This is the first time we've ever performed the entire set of songs! Join us for this truly unique performance ▶️ https://bit.ly/3XwqZ98

We are thrilled to welcome companies and Atlanta community resources to our FREE HBCU AccessFest on Sat, Sept. 21! Alumni associations, professional advancement groups, community rights advocates, and corporate representatives will all be on hand at this college and career fair. Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3ZhtRJH.

Presented by QQQ and Delta Air Lines. Invesco US

Advocate Home Loans
Air Force ROTC
Alliance Theatre
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dept of Aviation
Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance
City of Atlanta Housing Help Center
Fulton County Registration & Elections Mobile
HBCU Cultured Arts
Hbcumade105
Invesco US
Keller Williams Realtors
Lupus Foundation of America
Masters Plus Tutoring Program
NFL Alumni Georgia Chapter
NSBE Atlanta Professionals
Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
PNC
Peace Corps
Performance Hypothesis
Protect The Vote GA
Steve Brown Academy
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Travel to HBCUs Children's Book
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
US Soccer
Usher's New Look
The Woodruff Arts Center

Tonight, our chamber chorus joins a marquee lineup of performers and celebrities for "Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song" at The Fox Theatre! Chorus member Tierney Breedlove will be dropping by on Instagram tonight to share some stories from the event--head over there later to see what's happening.

If you'd like to share your own story, images, memories, and messages for President Carter, you can contribute to this special mosaic here ▶️ https://bit.ly/47uJ0cD

Last week, we welcomed Dublin Middle School to Symphony Hall for a Chamber Performance + Tour. Students got the chance to walk on stage and see all that goes into a performance and finished their day off with a performance from The Merian Ensemble.

We offer various field trip opportunities, from symphony performances to behind-the-scenes tours. Check out our offerings and plan your future field trip with us ▶️ https://bit.ly/3B5d4iN

"As you wish..."

What an incredible weekend reliving The Princess Bride live in concert with a full orchestra. We felt the magic as Westley rescued Buttercup for two sold-out performances on Friday and Saturday! 🗡️🍷

© The Princess Bride Limited. All Rights Reserved.

We're kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month today by reminiscing on our most recent Día de los Mu***os Festival at Symphony Hall. Artists, vendors, and community leaders joined us for a beautiful celebration of culture and music.

We and our friends at Graphic Packaging International can't wait to see you at this year's Día de los Mu***os on Nov 2nd! As a special bonus, Graphic Packaging will be giving away tree saplings to drive awareness about how sustainable packaging supports a better planet.

Learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/3ZhqP8h

Can't attend today's masterclass with Randall Goosby at The Woodruff Arts Center? Join us over on Instagram as Atlanta Symphony Talent Development Program and Youth Orchestra violinist Tristan Lewis checks in on the day's events!

We're thrilled to announce a brand new way to experience YOUR symphony--RushPass! This new ticketing option allows you to redeem available tickets to eligible Delta Classical concerts 48-72 hours in advance--all for just $150 a season. We'll keep you up to date on what concerts are coming up through monthly e-mail updates.

If you want to on your schedule without committing to dates right now, this is an amazing way to fit us into your busy life. Click the link for more information and to sign up ▶️ https://bit.ly/3B3mcV8

We're less than a week away from our Season Opener with Nathalie Stutzmann and cellist Edgar Moreau! Tickets are 🚀 flying 🚀 right now so don't miss your opportunity to Thursday.

Follow the link for more information ▶️ https://bit.ly/4bWNlpA

What. A. Night.

An incredible crowd filled Piedmont Park on Tuesday night to enjoy our symphony under the stars and we had a wonderful time together. Thanks to the Charles Loridans Foundation, WABE and Graphic Packaging for their partnership, and a special shout out to City Lights with Lois Reitzes for joining us to kick off this concert!

📷 Raftermen

“AccessFest inspired me to apply to two exceptional colleges: Hampton University and Spelman College. I am proud to share that I have been accepted into both schools! I cannot express enough gratitude for hosting such a life-changing event.” - Jennie M., graduate of The Lovett School

The HBCU AccessFest brings historic institutions to you to talk about your career and opportunities in higher education. Join us for this FREE event on Sept. 21, 12 – 5pm ▶️ https://bit.ly/3ZhtRJH.

Presented by QQQ and Delta Air Lines. Invesco US

📷 Donald Gibson

Check out the full list of attending HBCUs below:

Alabama A&M University
Albany State University
Bowie State University
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Claflin University
Dillard University
Elizabeth City State University
Florida A&M University
Fort Valley State University
Grambling State University
Howard University
Jackson State University
Kentucky State University
Mississippi Valley State University
Morehouse School of Medicine
Morris Brown College
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T State University
Savannah State University
Simmons College of Kentucky
SC State University
Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA
Tennessee State University
Tougaloo College
University of the Virgin Islands
Wilberforce University
Xavier University

One of our HBCU AccessFest community partners, Atlanta Influences Everything co-founder Bem Ali Joiner, spoke with Rolling Out on how access and cross-cultural collaboration are uniquely shaping our city for the better ▶️ https://bit.ly/3XtSnou

Join all of us at our HBCU AccessFest College + Career Fair on Saturday, Sept 21 from 12-5 pm--RSVP here ▶️ https://bit.ly/4goDRqK

Presented by QQQ and Delta Air Lines. Invesco US

Bem Joiner proves Atlanta influences everything and shapes the future Bem Joiner is a living testament to the dynamic, ever-evolving culture of Atlanta. Born and raised in the city, he has dedicated his life to shaping its

NEW MUSICIAN ALERT! Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for our 80th season:

Lauren Roth, Assistant Concertmaster
Cameron Bonner, Principal Bassoon
Andrew Burhans, Associate Principal Horn
Ivan Valbuena, Associate Principal Clarinet/E-flat Clarinet
Paolo Dara, Second Violin
Paul Halberstadt, Second Violin

Finan Jones also joins us as our newest Conducting Fellow. We can't wait to see and hear you on stage!

And just like that, another LEGENDary concert gets added under our belt. We are so grateful to have been a part of A Night of Songs and Stories with John Legend last night. Thank you to our incredible patrons for being a part this magical evening! ✨

📸: Alive Coverage

Join us this Saturday at Symphony Hall for a live masterclass featuring guest artist Randall Goosby and members of our Talent Development Program!

On behalf of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Talents Development Program and the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, we invite you and your friends to observe a violin masterclass hosted by special guest artist Randall Goosby!

Primo Artist: Randall Goosby
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Woodruff Arts Center - Rehearsal Hall
RSVP for tickets here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=eS_7amyEMEm0Hb7j4dulROre-1oV0h5OhllrIYPoeA9UQUo3QkpKWERRM1E4OEFUSURGR1ZTUVJSSi4u

Masterclass performers are student musicians of the Talent Development Program and Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra.