received complimentary makeovers before the concert and during intermission, and enjoyed a beautiful performance of R. Strauss’ Oboe Concerto. Most recently, members of Atlanta’s LGBT community had the opportunity to meet organist Cameron Carpenter and Symphony musicians after enjoying an unforgettable performance of Poulenc’s Organ Concerto and Saint-Saëns’s Symphony No. 3, “Organ.” John Klum, a regular SymThe group and corporate sales department phony patron, described the event as, “a works to keep music lovers of all ages con- great chance to meet and talk with some of nected to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra members.” With three months but they don’t stop there. They also work to in the season remaining, look for more inbring affinity groups together. For example, teractive and engaging events. a “Ladies Night” was created in 2014, in conjunction with Laura Mercier Cosmet- Corporate partnerships are also fostered ics, for a concert featuring principal oboist through the group and corporate sales departElizabeth Koch Tiscione. Female patrons ment. Through partnerships with some of the largest employers in the state, thousands of Georgians are connected to the Symphony. Employees and affiliates enjoy special pricing for classical concerts and rock, jazz and R&B concerts through ASO Presents.
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partment. “I’ve been working with the sales team for more than a decade and it’s like talking to an old friend, and then getting down to business,” said Durham. By providing schedules of upcoming concerts for residents at Park Springs Retirement Community and many others across Atlanta, the sales team helps keep active seniors connected with their Symphony.
An ASO patron enjoys a “Ladies Night” pre-concert makeover.
While live music fans will find time for The Killers and Keith Urban, they will also have new opportunities to experience the beautiful sounds of the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performing Rachmaninov and Wagner. Whether it’s a performance at Atlanta Symphony Hall, Delta Classic Chastain Park Ampitheater or Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, the Group and Corporate Sales department will help make the planning process simple and the event truly memorable. Kourtnea Stevenson works in the ASO Group and Corporate Sales department as a sales associate.
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