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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 392 reviews

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Since its birth in the late 1930s, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has earned its place as one of the most renowned orchestras in the nation. With over 150 live shows annually, each performance delivers depth and mastery brought forth by the ASO's renowned Maestros and award-winning guest artists. The 2022-2023 season marks the 78th for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and guests can expect a historic and exciting year for classical music in Atlanta. In 2022, the Symphony welcomed its fifth-ever Music Director, Nathalie Stutzmann. Described as "a consummate rock star on the podium" by ArtsATL, Maestro Stutzmann is expected to usher in a new era of musical culture for the ASO and Atlanta as a whole. Stutzmann began her first season featuring 13 living composers, including Hilary Purrington, Tyshawn Sorey and Joel Thompson. In her first season, Stutzmann is also leading eight programs featuring the classical masters, including Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony," Brahms' "Third Symphony" and a two-week Bach celebration culminating in Bach's "St. Matthew Passion." For fans of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's returning and pop culture series, you won't want to miss highlights like the hit program Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams or performances of Nobuo Uematsu's Final Fantasy soundtrack with a unique HD video multimedia experience.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Concert

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra was originally founded by Anne Grace O'Callaghan in 1939 as the In-and-About High School Atlanta Symphony. As Supervisor of Music for Atlanta high schools, O'Callaghan started the passion project by recruiting the best high school players across the region. By 1943, Chicago Conductor Henry Sopkin had joined the ranks to lead the young musicians. The talented group's performances quickly drew the interest of patrons and investors, and by 1945 the Atlanta Music Club had offered Sopkin an eight-month contract to develop the Atlanta Youth Symphony. Finally, in 1947, the Youth Symphony dropped the "Youth" moniker and played their first concert as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra -- the start of decades to come as a world-renowned institution of classical music. Since then, ASO has traveled nationwide and internationally, been hosted by U.S. Presidents and won 27 Grammy Awards as of 2022 in Best Classical Album, Best Orchestral Performance, Best Choral Performance, and Best Opera Performance categories.

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 392 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent Concert

    by Lily on 3/17/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Sleeping Beauty was wonderful!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

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    by Bobbie on 3/5/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    Osmo Vanska was amazing, especially in his rendition of Sibelius

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Carlos Simon Curates Experience

    by LS on 2/22/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    What an amazing journey he took us on throughout the whole program. The musical conglomeration between the ASO and the Black Experience was genius and well received. The performers and conductors were simply SUPERB!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    One of the Best Programs

    by JW on 2/20/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    The performance was excellent! The artists displayed their unique and outstanding talents: arrangers, composers, singers, conductors, instrumental prowess and narration skills. We were thrilled with the presentations. There were instrumental sounds from the orchestra that were new to me. I wish we'd had an opportunity to know which instruments were being used to create these sounds. The orchestral interpretation of the selections, "Ring Shout"(arranged by H. Smith) and then ("Brea[d]th"(by C.Simon and M. B. Joseph) were absolutely phenomenal. Indeed, the professional singers, K. P. Brown and Brian Major both sang with great pathos and beauty. I especially enjoyed the U. Brown, Jr. arrangement of "We Shall Overcome". My response was an emotional one. Thank you for providing such an inspiring concert for Atlanta's diverse and appreciative audience. Bravo!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Carlos Simon soars!

    by arnold_drummond on 2/20/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    The concert was more than just music; it was a celebration of Black identity and social justice. The true star of the night was soprano Kearstin Piper Brown. Aria after aria, she left the audience breathless. The Morehouse and Spelman College Glee Clubs were amazing and a throwback to my time with the Glee Club, but Brown stole the show. Her voice reminded us of the power of art to heal and inspire. Carlos Simon and Kearstin Brown created magic!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Encore!

    by Zyp on 2/20/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    This experience could have gone on for several more hours! The pieces were thought-provoking as well as beautiful and captivating. I will definitely be back for Carlos Simon’s next presentation at the ASO!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Exquisite!

    by DrDale on 2/19/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    The role that Carlos Simon played in curating the memorable artistic landscape was amazing. His choice of background music while the poem about social justice was being read was perfect. Mr. Simon selected just the right artists and songs to make the evening one of the most amazing evenings in the arts that I’ve ever experienced. Kudos to all who participated.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A perfect musical trip

    by Lady Loves Music on 2/18/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    Carlos Simon curates was excellent! Combining the symphony with spoken word was healing❤️. My heart remembers grandma’s spirituals, mom’s hymns and my own time in a choir! The venue was a delight

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Atlanta Evening

    by Bchekm on 2/18/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    Single looking for a live musical event. My experience was all positive. Great venue, unpretentious fellow event patrons and most important the music both symphonic and the live artists. Thanks Atlanta Symphony.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing Experience

    by PastaPrincess on 2/14/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    My siblings and I attended the movie in concert series for Harry Potter 6 and the orchestra was absolutely amazing. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, engaging conductor. Will definitely be attending more experiences!