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CLASSICAL ROMANCE OUT OF THE SHADOWS AMERICAN PORTRAITS
Sept. 23, 2023, 2:00 p.m. + 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Asheville
Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3
Elgar Cello Concerto
Brahms Symphony No. 4
THE GREAT GATE
Oct. 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. + 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Asheville
Silvestrov Evening Serenade
Ravel Piano Concerto
Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition
Sterling Elliot, Cello
Nationally recognized with stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship
Drew Petersen, Piano Award-winning American with commanding and poetic performances
Nov. 18, 2023, 2:00 p.m. + 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Asheville
Higdon Cold Mountain Suite
Copland Lincoln Portrait
Miranda “History Has Its Eyes on You” from Hamilton
Dawson Negro Folk Symphony
Narrator & Vocalist, Bryan Terrell Clark
Broadway star with major Hamilton and Motown roles
February 17, 2024, 8:00 p.m.
February 18, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts with the Asheville Symphony Chorus
Haydn St. Nicholas Mass
Hummel Trumpet Concerto
Mozart Symphony No. 40
Alisa Crüger-Cain, Trumpet Continuing our partnership with the Cleveland Institute of Music
Juxtaposing familiar and new, experience familiar favorites and new classics from Mozart and Mahler to Copland and Lin-Manuel Miranda
MASTERWORKS SERIES
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The 2023-2024
Masterworks series will be like none other: we have relocated all shows scheduled in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. We will be performing this sevenconcert series at First Baptist Church of Asheville, Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, and Brevard Music Center. We are excited to be able to offer several matinee performances throughout the season this year!
GOLDEN GLAMOUR VIOLIN VIRTUOSI TITAN
March 16, 2024, 2:00 p.m. + 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Asheville
Zhanhao/Gang Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto
J.S. Bach Double Violin Concerto
Brahms Violin Concerto
April 20, 2024, 2:00 p.m. + 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Asheville
Mozart Le nozze di Figaro Overture
Korngold Violin Concerto
Mahler Adagietto from Symphony No. 5
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite
Noah Bendix-Balgley & Shanshan Yao, Violin
Internationally renowned husband and wife duo
Blake Pouliot, Violin Refined and impassioned young performer, a “once in a lifetime” talent
May 18, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Wittington-Pfohl Auditorium at Brevard Music Center
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto
Mahler Symphony No. 1, “Titan”
Olga Kern, Piano
Vivid, striking, and passionate, one of her generation’s great artists
You’ll hear works by Jennifer Hidgon, William L. Dawson, and Valentin Silvestrov alongside favorites by Johannes Brahms, Aaron Copland, Gustav Mahler, and more. This season features true stars, including Sphinx Organization cellist Sterling Elliott; violinist and Asheville favorite, Blake Pouliot; and the incomparable Olga Kern on piano for our finale.
Join us for a truly unique and unmissable symphony season! Visit AshevilleSymphony.org for details on each performance.
Seven Asheville Symphony premieres, one all-new commission, iconic soloists and more; it’s not too late to subscribe for the best benefits all season long!
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New venues, matinees, and more: the Asheville Symphony is “hitting the road” for the season!
The Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium (our usual performance venue) experienced an HVAC failure and can no longer offer ticketed events for the foreseeable future. Thus, we have moved all shows to alternate venues including First Baptist Church of Asheville, Salvage Station, Brevard Music Center, and more. Our goal in this move has been to keep Asheville Symphony musicians fully employed and to change repertoire as little as possible. We are pleased that with the venue changes, we have been able to keep much of the originally scheduled season intact, continue serving our entire audience, and continue fully employing all of our musicians! We remain grateful for the support of our partners and audience as we have navigated these changes!
SUPPORT YOUR SYMPHONY
Ticket revenue covers less than one third of the Asheville Symphony’s operating costs. Help us set the stage for present and future music lovers by making a contribution to the Annual Fund.
Make a donation online today at AshevilleSymphony.org/donate. Curious about customized benefits for you or your business through sponsorships? Contact the Development Department at development@ashevillesymphony.org.
PIANO RECITAL SOLO BRAVURA
January 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Central United Methodist Church
Donor benefits include:
Special event invitations
($500+ to the Annual Fund)
Reserved parking at Masterworks concerts
($1,000+ to the Annual Fund)
Priority access to purchase ALT ASO tickets
($2,500+ to the Annual Fund)
A star-studded program that showcases the emotional depth of the piano featuring Beethoven’s “Pathetique” Sonata, Rachmaninoff’s Moment Musicaux, and more.
David Fung, Piano
Elegant interpretations and “ravishing and simply gorgeous” performances
RECITALS
March 14, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Central United Methodist Church
Either a violinist’s dream recital or their worst nightmare, featuring a series of technical Everests for solo violin by Paganini, Bartók, Bach, and Corigliano.
Noah Bendix-Balgley, Violin Asheville native and First Concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Incredible acoustics, intimate programs, masterful performances
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STAR WARS
NEW YEAR’S EVE: SHE’S GOT SOUL
R&B and Soul hits by Whitney Houston, Adele, Chaka Khan, and more with a television and Broadway star: the fabulous Capathia Jenkins
December 31, 2023, 8:00 p.m.
From X-Wings and Stormtroopers to R&B and Soul, go beyond the Classical with our pops performances
POPS
Salvage Station’s Outdoor Stage October 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH BEER CITY COMIC CON ASHEVILLE
Party to the max with this dance-inducing program featuring the musical royalty of the 80s including Madonna, Michael Jackson, the Police, and much more
— ON SALE SEPTEMBER 12 —
ALT ASO
Rock out to some epic rock ’n’ roll and heavy metal guitar riffs from Led Zeppelin and Metallica to classical Spanish guitar and more — featuring guitarist JIJI
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Our innovative mobile chamber orchestra series continues to challenge expectations and explore new experimental venues
Folk, klezmer, jazz, fiddle, and classical music: violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley presents just about every genre where you could find a violin
— ON SALE JANUARY 16 —
Artist and Asheville resident Adam Larsen’s video projection designs create a unique immersive experience paired with an innovative symphonic program
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
You can purchase tickets to single performances or join as an Asheville Symphony subscriber to enjoy the best seats, prices and personalized service!
When you purchase a full series subscription to the Masterworks Series, you get 10% off the subscription and you get to pick the best seats in the house. If you can’t use one of your tickets, you can donate them back to the Symphony as a tax-deductible donation!
You can also purchase a Masterworks Series Picks Subscription — you choose three or more Masterworks Series shows to attend. Secure great seats, and enjoy no hassle ticket exchanges if your schedule changes.
Subscription tickets and single tickets are both on sale now! Visit our website, give us a call, or stop by our box office today to purchase! Follow us on Instagram for early access to ALT ASO tickets!
— ON SALE MARCH 26 —
Prime Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 10% OFF Masterworks Full Series Subscription Adult Youth $525 $385 $465 $325 $405 $145 $225 $145 Masterworks Pick3 Subscription (not including MW4) Adult Youth $225 $165 $195 $135 $165 $45 $75 $45 Masterworks Single Tickets (not including MW4) Adult Youth $75 $55 $65 $45 $55 $15 $25 $15 Masterworks 4 General Admission Adult Youth $75 $55 ALT ASO Performances General Admission $45
Visit AshevilleSymphony.org for tickets Standing room, general admission, and VIP seating options
New Year’s Eve: She’s Got Soul Ask about VIP Table experiences! Adult Youth $85 $65 $70 $55 $55 $45 $40 $35 Piano Recital & Solo Bravura General Admission Adult Youth $75 $55
Star Wars: Celebrating a Galaxy of Music
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Buy online at AshevilleSymphony.org Call 828.254.7046 Visit the Asheville Symphony office: 27 College Place Suite 100 in Asheville Open Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Asheville Symphony Society, Inc.
27 College Place Suite 100
Asheville, NC 28801
Mahler, klezmer, stormtroopers, heavy metal...
This season is going to be wild!
SEVEN MASTERWORKS ROCK, KLEZMER & MORE
STAR WARS LEGENDARY SOLOISTS
Single and subscription tickets on sale now for the 2023-2024 Season. Join us for an unmissable season!
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