2024-25
September
Calendar
Masterworks 1: “Dancing Around the World”
September 13 & 14, 2024 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 8 pm
October
ASO ABOUT TOWN: “Gone with the Winds”
October 10, 2024 | Dell Jewish Community Center at 7:30 pm
Masterworks 2: “The Notorious L.V.B.”
October 18 & 19, 2024 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 8 pm
Halloween Children’s Concert
October 20, 2024 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 3 pm
Butler Pops Series:
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Film with Orchestra | October 25, 2024 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 7:30 pm
November
Masterworks 3: “Harmony in the Highlands”
November 15 & 16, 2024 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 8 pm
December
Handel’s
Messiah
December 3, 2024 | Riverbend Centre at 8 pm
Butler Pops Series:
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Film with Orchestra | December 17, 2024 | Michael and Susan Dell Hall at 7:30 pm
January
Masterworks 4: “New World”
January 10 & 11, 2025 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 8 pm
February
Masterworks 5: “American Splendor”
February 21 & 22, 2025 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 8 pm
March
Butler Pops Series: Beethoven X Coldplay
March 1, 2025 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 7:30 pm
Masterworks 6: “Carmina Burana”
March 21 & 22, 2025 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 8 pm
April
Masterworks 7: “Germanic Gems”
April 11 & 12, 2025 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 8 pm
May
Masterworks 8: “Summertime”
May 16 & 17, 2025 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 8 pm
ASO ABOUT TOWN: “With Strings Attached”
May 22, 2025 | Hyde Park Baptist Church at 7:30 pm
Butler Pops Series: Music of John Williams (Part 2)
May 31, 2025 | Michael & Susan Dell Hall at 7:30 pm
Digital Tickets
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Symphony Society Benefits
Membership levels are based on giving to the Austin Symphony Orchestra Annual Fund. The total calculated amount excludes event donations, endowment gifts, and other restricted gifts.
You are entitled to special benefits based on your membership level Scan the QR code below or visit austinsymphony org/memberbenefits to learn more about your personalized benefits!
Join the Arbor Series!
Join this group of music lovers for lunch and dive deep into each Masterworks Series concert’s programming, with the guidance of Maestro Peter Bay and that concert’s guest artist(s)! This luncheon is held every Thursday prior to a Masterworks Series concert weekend at the Westwood Country Club.
Scan the QR code below or visit membership.austinsymphony.org/arbor2425 to learn more about how to join!
James C. Armstrong Education Initiatives
Our James C. Armstrong Education Initiatives reach over 50,000 Austinarea children of all backgrounds! From Tuneful Tales to Connecting with Music presentations, our education initiatives provide Austin’s youth with exceptional music performances throughout their childhood and adolescence. Help the ASO inspire the next generation to cherish and recognize the value of classical music!
Scan the QR code to the right or visit austinsymphony.org/educationcommunity-concerts/ to learn more about our education initiatives!
Suggested Wine Pairings
Prepare for the upcoming season by indulging in a glass of wine paired with pieces from our Masterworks Series Concerts!
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc
Take a listen to the programming of our “New World” concert with a glass of Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc and usher in a season of thanks! This Sauvignon Blanc’s fresh lime zest and zippy grapefruit aromas with its creamy grapefruit finish pair harmoniously with Barber’s Violin Concerto, Op. 14.
Country: USA | Region: California | Appellation: Napa Valley
Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken
Settle in to our “American Splendor” concert with a glass of this Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken! Perfectly paired with Bernstein’s On the Town: Three Dance Episodes in its complexity and delightfulness, this Zinfandel contains layered notes of: black cherry, raspberry, sandalwood, bergamot, cloves, blueberry, and balsam on the nose
Country: USA | Region: California | Appellation: Napa Valley
Barnaut Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs
Enjoy the finale of our “American Splendor” concert to the fullest with a glass of Barnaut Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs! This Champagne from Bouzy displays hints of strawberry and raspberry with a yeasty nose Like Gershwin's An American in Paris, it is bright and full of playful effervescence
Country: France | Region: Champagne | Appellation: Montagne de Reims
Close out the season strong with a glass of Big Salt Orange Rosé! This Rosé features bright citrus and heady florals met with earthy, spicy, savory ginger, and turmeric. This soulful melding reflects that of Carlos Simon’s Amen! featured in our season closer, “Summertime”.
Country: USA | Region: Oregon | Appellation: Columbia Gorge On the Town: An American in Paris Amen!
Big Salt Orange Rosé
Above wines available for purchase at Twin Liquors, The Official Wine Sponsor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra
Pairings courtesy of Serendipity Wines
Symphony Word Search!
Search for and circle the words below. The words all pertain to composers and concerts from the upcoming season, as well as a special member of our ASO team!
Get to Know Pablo!
Read all about the Austin Symphony Orchestr Pablo Zamora!
Which Masterworks Series Concert are you most excited about this season?
I am most excited about “Summertime”, our last Masterworks Series Concert I actually met Carlos Simon, one of composers featured in the program, a couple of times in Atlanta, where he’s from! I am also very excited about Porgy and Bess It is a great story with great music, and it is not performed very often
What is your dream piece to conduct?
I have a list of three! First is Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherezade. Second is Villa-lobos’ Amazonas. The last one is Say’s Istanbul Symphony.
Scheherezade Amazonas Istanbul Symphony Porgy and Bess
Do you have a guilty pleasure artist/song?
Shake it Off by Taylor Swift!
Do you have any pets?
I have two cats, Mala and Orfeo They came to Texas with their own kitty passports and visas!
Do you have a favorite dish?
I love Asian dishes! I will always order ramen or Taiwanese spicy noodles. I also love dim-sum and bao buns!
What are you most excited about in joining the ASO?
My answer is three-fold. I deeply admire Peter Bay and appreciate the opportunity to learn in having him as a musical and leadership role model. I am also excited to work with both amazing musicians who are committed to making great music and a supportive team and staff here at the ASO. Lastly, I look forward to working with the talented young musicians of the Austin Youth Orchestra.
Peter Bay Artistic Fund
Your generous contributions to the Peter Bay Artistic Fund have directly impacted the Central Texas and Austin community in the last year, most notably through the ASO’s addition of an assistant conductor and our ASO ABOUT TOWN Series. Pablo’s engagement with the community has been invaluable, from his involvement with the Austin Youth Orchestra to his Spanish narration of our Tuneful Tales presentations at Austin’s Public Libraries!
Leave a Legacy of Harmony:
Endowment & Planned Giving
The Austin Symphony Orchestra thrives thanks to the generosity of patrons like you. But what if your love of music could resonate for generations to come?
By considering endowment giving or planned giving, you can leave a lasting legacy that ensures the ASO's artistic excellence for years to come
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Benefits of Endowment & Planned Giving:
Make a significant impact: Your gift can have a transformative effect on the Austin Symphony Orchestra's future Tax advantages: Enjoy potential tax deductions and other financial benefits Personalized guidance: Our staff can help you explore options that match your charitable goals.
Together, we can ensure the Austin Symphony Orchestra continues to inspire hearts and minds for generations.
To learn more, please contact: development@austinsymphony.org or (512) 476-6064 ext. 1212
Meet the ASO Development Team!
We are here to help you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us. We would love to provide you with any information you need and/or help to improve your Symphony Society experience.
Maggie Thompson VP of Advancement mthompson@austinsymphony.org (512) 476-6064 ext. 1212
Nicole Oliva Development Associate noliva@austinsymphony org (512) 476-6064 ext 1217
Leigh Arnold Major Gifts Officer larnold@austinsymphony.org (512) 466-9862 (Cell)
Jake Polson Database Specialist jpolson@austinsymphony org (512) 476-6064 ext 1218