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1 The ASO is of course a flagship icon of Atlanta, and I really am grateful for the opportunity to experience their gift to all of us, myself included. Thank you for the evening. Fox TV AtlanTA Jeffrey Goodall The concert was awesome, and the seats were great as well. My 7 year old son plays the violin and he was more attentive at 10pm than I m used to seeing him! Pace academy PArent thanks to our sponsors Major support is provided by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs. Major funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council. This program is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. GCA also receives support from its partner agency, the National Endowment for the Arts This program is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Special Thanks: Anonymous (2) Abraham J. & Phyllis Katz Foundation Anne & Gordon Getty Foundation Blonder Family Foundation JBS Foundation Justin Blalock Foundation SunTrust Bank Trusteed Foundation Walter H. & Marjory M. Rich Memorial Fund The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation The Arnold Foundation, Inc. The Charles Loridans Foundation, Inc. The Hearst Foundation, Inc. The Hellen Plummer Charitable Foundation, Inc. The Livingston Foundation, Inc. The Mabel Dorn Reeder Foundation The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation The Robert S. Elster Foundation The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation, Inc. The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund Tull Charitable Foundation, Inc. William McDaniel Charitable Foundation The Vasser Woolley Foundation, Inc.

2 Barber: Violin Concerto David Coucheron group season sales RobeRT Spano Music Director Donald Runnicles Principal Guest Conductor Michael Krajewski Principal Pops Conductor 1280 Peachtree St NE Suite 4074 Atlanta, GA Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 Nadja Salerno- Sonnenberg Principal guest Conductor Donald Runnicles mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 Stephen Hough Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Baiba Skride Bloch: Schelomo Christopher Rex

3 Robert Spano Music Director Donald Runnicles Principal Guest Conductor Michael Krajewski Principal Pops Conductor Philip Lasser: Piano Concerto Simone Dinnerstein Brahms: Violin Concerto Joshua Bell Cirque de la Symphonie Nielsen: Violin Concerto Hilary Hahn season Elgar: Cello Concerto Yo-Yo Ma group sales Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 André Watts Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 2 Gil Shaham Music Director Robert Spano

4 Series Key DC Delta Classical cf Classical Friday cs Classical Sunday FF first friday P POPS! F Family H Coca-Cola Holiday Concert S Special Presentation Y Youth Orchestra Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 Robert Spano, conductor DC Sep 26/27 cf /28 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 André Watts, piano Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 Sat: 7:30pm Richard prior: New Work WP Robert Spano, conductor DC Oct 3/4 cf /5 Adam Schoenberg: American Symphony Garrick Ohlsson, piano Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 Sat: 7:30pm Ravel: Mother Goose Suite Susanna Mälkki, conductor DC Oct 10/12 Barber: Violin Concerto David Coucheron, violin Thu: 8pm/ Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 Sat: 7:30pm Respighi: Fountains of Rome Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor DC Oct 17/19 Philip LaSSer: Piano Concerto, Simone Dinnerstein, piano Thu: 8pm/ The Circle and the Child WP Sat: 7:30pm prokofiev: Cinderella excerpts SePTember October Movie Music Spectacular Michael Krajewski, conductor P Oct 25/26 ASO Chorus Fri/Sat: 8pm The PhanTOMS of the OrcheSTRa Jere Flint, conductor F Oct 27 Magic Circle Mime Company Sun: 1:30pm & 3:30pm Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 Robert Spano, conductor FF Nov 1 FIRST FRIDAY Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 Stephen Hough, piano Fri: 6pm copland: Short Symphony James Gaffigan, conductor DC nov 2/3 cs Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 Stephen Hough, piano Sat: 7:30pm/Sun: 2pm Stravinsky: Petrushka Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien Carlo Montanaro, conductor DC Nov 7/8 cf /9 Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5, Egyptian Pascal Rogé, piano Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, New World Sat: 7:30pm StaRS Shine on Shaw Robert Spano, piano S Nov 10 Lynn Harrell, cello Sun: 3pm Christine Brewer, soprano Marietta Simpson, mezzo-soprano Sylvia McNair, mezzo-soprano Martin Goldsmith, host november BaRTók: Violin Concerto No. 2 Robert Spano, conductor DC Nov 14/15 cf /16 Orff: Carmina burana Gil Shaham, violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Kiera Duffy, soprano Sat: 7:30pm Marco Panuccio, tenor Nmon Ford, baritone ASO Chorus Gwinnett Young Singers atlanta Symphony youth OrcheSTRa Jere Flint, conductor Y Nov 17 OveRTure Concert Sun: 3pm PäRT: cantus in memory of benjamin britten Thomas Søndergård, conductor DC Nov 21/23 Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Baiba Skride, violin Thu: 8pm/ ShOSTakovich: Symphony No. 5 Sat: 7:30pm Cirque de la Symphonie Michael Krajewski, conductor P Nov 29/30 Fri/Sat: 8pm

5 Handel: Messiah, Part I Norman Mackenzie, conductor H Dec 5/7 ASO Chamber Chorus Thu: 8pm/Sat: 2pm ASO gospel ChriSTMas Vincent Danner, conductor H Dec 8 Atlanta Gospel Singers Sun: 7pm ChriSTMas with the aso Norman Mackenzie, conductor H Dec 13/14 Gwinnett Young Singers Fri: 8pm/ Morehouse College Glee Club Sat: 2pm & 8pm ASO Chorus December ASO kids christmas Jere Flint, conductor H Dec 15 christmas is for kids! Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm A Very Merry Holiday Pops! Michael Krajewski, conductor h P Dec 19/20/21 Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Sat: 2pm & 8pm ASO New Year s Eve Jack Everly, conductor H Dec 31 GeRShwin s wonderful Judy McLane, vocalist Tue: 8pm Michael Chertock, piano Vaughan Williams: Tallis Fantasia Peter Oundjian, conductor DC Jan 9/11 MozaRT: Piano Concerto No. 21 Louis Lortie, piano Thu: 8pm/ Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 Sat: 7:30pm Britten: Piano Concerto Robert Spano, conductor DC Jan 23/25/26 cs Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique Wu Han, piano Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm/ Sun: 2pm MuSSORgsky: Prelude to Khovanshchina Roberto Abbado, conductor DC Jan 30/31 cf /Feb 1 ShOSTakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances Sat: 7:30pm SchubeRT: Symphony No. 3 James Feddeck, conductor DC Feb 6/8 Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 Augustin Hadelich, violin Thu: 8pm/ Elgar: Enigma Variations Sat: 7:30pm Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 James Feddeck, conductor FF Feb 7 FIRST FRIDAY Elgar: Enigma Variations Augustin Hadelich, violin Fri: 6pm Tchaikovsky DiscoveRS America! Jere Flint, conductor F Feb 9 Classical Kids Live! Sun: 1:30pm & 3:30pm piano Romance Michael Krajewski, conductor P Feb 14/15 Ashley Brown, vocalist Fri/Sat: 8pm Rich Ridenour, piano JAnuary February Wagner: Prelude and Good Friday Spell Robert Spano, conductor DC Feb 20/22 from Parsifal John Tessier, tenor Thu: 8pm/ Michael Gandolfi: Oratorio WP Brett Polegato, baritone Sat: 7:30pm ASO Chorus MendelSSOhn: Hebrides Overture Marc Piollet, conductor DC Feb 27/28 cf /Mar 1 Nielsen: Violin Concerto Hilary Hahn, violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 Sat: 7:30pm Ravel: Pavane Robert Spano, conductor DC Mar 6 Jonathan Leshnoff: Flute Concerto Jeffrey Khaner, flute Thu: 8pm DebuSSy: Jeux MozaRT: Symphony No. 31, Paris Ravel: Pavane Robert Spano, conductor FF Mar 7 FIRST FRIDAY Jonathan Leshnoff: Flute Concerto Jeffrey Khaner, flute Fri: 6pm MozaRT: Symphony No. 31, Paris Wagner: Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Donald Runnicles, DC Mar 13/15/16 cs Ravel: La valse conductor & piano Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm/ Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring Robert Spano, piano Sun: 2pm March aso.org/groups

6 Mark Grey: Fire Angels WP Robert Spano, conductor DC Mar 20/21 Mahler: Symphony No. 4 Jessica Rivera, soprano Thu/Fri: 8pm Stuart Skelton, tenor atlanta Symphony youth OrcheSTRa Jere Flint, conductor Y Mar 23 Crescendo Concert Sun: 3pm Tribute TO Marvin Hamlisch Larry Blank, conductor P Mar 28/29 Jodi Benson, Doug LaBrecque, Fri/Sat: 8pm Donna McKechnie, vocalists SounDS of the Symphony! Jere Flint, conductor F Mar 30 Sun: 1:30pm & 3:30pm Brahms: Symphony No. 4 Donald Runnicles, conductor S Apr 2 Elgar: Cello Concerto Yo-Yo Ma, cello Wed: 8pm Brahms: Symphony No. 4 Donald Runnicles, conductor FF Apr 4 FIRST FRIDAY Fri: 6pm Brahms: Gesang der Parzen Donald Runnicles, conductor DC Apr 5/6 cs Brahms: Schicksalslied Kelley O Connor, mezzo-soprano Sat: 7:30pm/ Brahms: Alto Rhapsody ASO Chorus Sun: 2pm Brahms: Symphony No. 4 R. StrauSS: Metamorphosen Donald Runnicles, conductor DC Apr 10/11/13 cs R. StrauSS: Oboe Concerto Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, oboe Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 Sun: 2pm april Britten: War Requiem Robert Spano, conductor DC April 24/26 Evelina Dobra ceva, soprano Thu: 8pm/ Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Sat: 7:30pm Stephen Powell, baritone ASO Chorus Gwinnett Young Singers Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, New World Robert Spano, conductor FF May 2 FIRST FRIDAY Fri: 6pm ROck tenors Michael Krajewski, conductor P May 9/10 Micah Wilshire, Shem von Schroeck, Fri/Sat: 8pm Rob Evan, tenors atlanta Symphony youth OrcheSTRa Jere Flint, conductor Y May 11 finale Concert Sun: 3pm Bach: Violin Concerto No. 1 Leonidas Kavakos, conductor DC May 15/16 cf /17 Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite & violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, Eroica Sat: 7:30pm May Verdi: Overture to I vespri siciliani Ilan Volkov, conductor DC May 22/24 Bloch: Schelomo Christopher Rex, cello Thu: 8pm/ ShOSTakovich: Symphony No. 10 Sat: 7:30pm Charles zoll: New Work WP Robert Spano, conductor DC May 29/30 cf /31 Hindemith: Mathis der Maler Symphony Joshua Bell, violin Thu/Fri: 8pm/ Brahms: Violin Concerto Sat: 7:30pm Verdi: Aida Robert Spano, conductor DC Jun 5/7/8 cs Latonia Moore, soprano (Aida) Thu: 8pm/ Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano (Amneris) Sat: 7:30pm/ Stuart Neill, tenor (Radames) Sun: 2pm Gordon Hawkins, baritone (Amonasro) Burak Bilgili, bass (Ramfis) Evan Boyer, bass (King) Kearstin Piper Brown,soprano (Priestess) Grant Knox, tenor (Messenger) WP = World Premiere ASO Chorus june All photographs of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concerts and events in this publication are by Jeff Roffman and JD SCOTT.

7 .students and parents are still buzzing S. Hancock, The WeSTminSTer Schools Had a wonderful time loved seeing their greeting on the screen evyn, kate s Club Your help was invaluable in getting our 12 tickets together D. Blitch, Athens momen shar

8 ts ednew! Dear Group Leaders We are excited to present the season! It s the ASO you know and love, but with some new and improved features that we hope your groups will enjoy. Of course, we have an amazing array of stellar guest artists that will collaborate with our wonderful orchestra. Earlier start times (Saturdays and Sundays) and First Friday concerts should provide greater flexibility when planning your itineraries. Our groups continue to enjoy no-deposit reservations, generous discounts, and the first-class customer service experience that you and your group deserve! The ASO Group Sales team is ready to assist you in planning the most memorable experience for your group. Earlier start times on Saturday (7:30pm) and Sunday (2pm) concerts. Earlier in, earlier out. More time to eat & play! First Fridays with the aso at 6pm (as in first Friday of the month). Shorter and a bit lighter. Group benefits enjoy generous discounts and simplified pricing reserve your seats with no down payment free ticket per 20 members for most concerts, limit 5 tickets per concert free pre-concert previews on Thursdays, with ASO Insider Ken Meltzer recognition at the concert when there are 50 or more members in your group complimentary motor coach parking save on tickets and dining with Dinner & Concert with the ASO receive 10% off coupons to the Symphony Store select specialized packages with discounts at nearby restaurants and hotels book your tickets early (before the general public) and ensure priority seating convenient ticketing tickets can be held at the Woodruff Arts Center box office or mailed/ ed to you Your Group Sales Team RuSSell Wheeler Director of Group and Corporate Sales Pam Kruseck Manager of Group Sales & Tourism Thomas Pinckney Group Promotions Manager JeSSe Pace Group and Corporate Sales Assistant asogroups@woodruffcenter.org aso.org/groups

9 David Coucheron Louis Lortie André Watts Sep 26/27/28 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 Robert Spano, conductor André Watts, piano B S THREEs : BACH, BrahmS, AND BEEthovEN* Robert Spano opens his 13th season and the Orchestra s 69th with the thirds of three of the great composers: Bach s Third Orchestral Suite with its eloquent Air ; Brahms powerful, confident Third Symphony; and guest pianist André Watts performing Beethoven s stormy Third Piano Concerto. Oct 3/4/5 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Richard prior: New Work World Premiere Adam Schoenberg: American Symphony Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 Robert Spano, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano AN ASO WORLD PREMIERE! ASO favorite Garrick Ohlsson plays one of the great late-romantic piano concertos, Rachmaninov s Second his passionate return to composing after losing his musical voice. Maestro Spano and the Orchestra premiere a new work by Richard Prior, Director of Orchestral Studies at Emory University. Adam Schoenberg s American Symphony pays homage to the history of our nation. *No discount available Gil Shaham Leonidas

10 Classical series Oct 10/12 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Ravel: Mother Goose Suite Barber: Violin Concerto Sibelius: Symphony No 2 Susanna Mälkki, conductor David Coucheron, violin SCANDiNaviaN SMöRGÅSBord Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki makes her ASO debut with countryman Sibelius Second Symphony, a work which has become symbolic of the independence of the people of Finland, along with Ravel s lovely fairy tale suite, Ma mere l oye. Concertmaster David Coucheron takes center stage for Barber s soaring Violin Concerto. Oct 17/19 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Respighi: Fountains of Rome Philip LaSSer: Piano Concerto, The Circle and the Child World Premiere prokofiev: Cinderella excerpts Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor Simone Dinnerstein, piano Fairy tales for all ages American pianist Simone Dinnerstein is known for her wonderfully expressive interpretation. She brings that energy to the world premiere of a new concerto from American composer Philip Lasser. Guest conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads the ASO in Respighi s vision of the Eternal City, Rome, and selections from Prokofiev s fairy tale ballet. nov 2/3 Sat: 7:30pm/Sun: 2pm copland: Short Symphony Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 Stravinsky: Petrushka James Gaffigan, conductor Stephen Hough, piano THE HEIGHT OF EmotioN The highs and lows of human emotion are at the heart of Petrushka, the story of a puppet who comes to life and experiences joy, love, and anguish. Guest conductor James Gaffigan guides the Orchestra through Stravinsky s famous ballet and Copland s rhythmically-intricate Short Symphony. Pianist Stephen Hough brings to life Liszt s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 1. nov 7/8/9 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5, Egyptian Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, New World Carlo Montanaro, conductor Pascal Rogé, piano around THE WORLD Take a musical journey around the globe as Italian conductor Carlo Montanaro leads the Orchestra in Russian composer Tchaikovsky s captivating Capriccio Italien, inspired by his trip to Italy, and Dvo rák s New World symphony, based on American folk music. French pianist Pascal Rogé makes his ASO debut playing Saint-Saëns Egyptian, an ode to Northern Africa. nov 14/15/16 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm BaRTók: Violin Concerto No. 2 Orff: Carmina burana Robert Spano, conductor Gil Shaham, violin Kiera Duffy, soprano Marco Panuccio, tenor Nmon Ford, baritone Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus Gwinnett Young Singers CARPE DIEM! O Fortune, like the moon you are changeable And so begins the magnificent Carmina burana, a celebration of the idea of Carpe Diem, seize the day, and an irresistible force of energy led by Maestro Robert Spano, with the Orchestra, ASO Chorus, and special guests. Violinist Gil Shaham brings to life Bartók s energetic and virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 2. nov 21/23 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm PäRT: cantus in memory of benjamin britten Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto ShOSTakovich: Symphony No. 5 Thomas Søndergård, conductor Baiba Skride, violin A NIGHT OF DEBUTS Force of Nature (theirishtimes.com) violinist Baiba Skride makes her ASO debut with one of the most beloved and challenging of all violin concertos, Tchaikovsky s Violin Concerto. Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård, Principal Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, makes his ASO debut leading Shostakovich s Symphony No. 5 and Pärt s tribute to the great British composer Benjamin Britten. Group Delta Classical Prices: Georgia Student GrouPS: out-of-state Student GrouPS: Adult GrouPS: $12 student $18 chaperone $18 student $18 chaperone $25 main orchestra $18 front/rear balcony All prices listed include the discount, tax, and handling aso.org/groups

11 Classical series Jan 9/11 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Vaughan Williams: Tallis Fantasia MozaRT: Piano Concerto No. 21 Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 Peter Oundjian, conductor Louis Lortie, piano MASTER AND COMMANDER The ever immaculate, ever imaginative (London Times) pianist Louis Lortie returns to Symphony Hall to present Mozart s elegant Piano Concerto No. 21. Toronto Symphony Orchestra Music Director Peter Oundjian makes his ASO debut leading the Orchestra in Vaughan Williams breathtakingly beautiful work based on a Tallis melody, and Dvo rák s dramatic Seventh. Jan 23/25/26 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm/Sun: 2pm Britten: Piano Concerto Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique Robert Spano, conductor Wu Han, piano SIMPly FANtaSTIC Multi-faceted, multi-talented pianist Wu Han, Musical America s 2012 Musician of the Year, brings her impressive talent to the ASO presenting Britten s one and only piano concerto. Robert Spano conducts Berlioz s semiautobiographical tale of love found and then lost, the brilliant and colorful Symphonie fantastique. Jan 30/31/Feb 1 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm MuSSORgsky: Prelude to Khovanshchina ShOSTakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances Roberto Abbado, conductor Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin PUREly russian drama Mussogorsky s opera Khovanshchina chronicles the turbulent years in Russia leading to the rise to power of Tsar Peter the Great. Guest conductor Roberto Abbado leads the Orchestra in the prelude, Dawn on the Moscow River, and Rachmaninov s final composition, the bewitching Symphonic Dances. Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg lends her fiery talents to the emotionally and technically demanding First Violin Concerto by Shostakovich. Feb 6/8 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm SchubeRT: Symphony No. 3 Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 Elgar: Enigma Variations James Feddeck, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin daredevil! The essence of Hadelich s playing is beauty Washington Post Paganini s first violin concerto requires daredevil technique and fearlessness from the player, and violinist Augustin Hadelich delivers. Conductor James Feddeck leads the orchestra in Schubert s captivating Third and Elgar s captivating musical portrait of his closest friends, Enigma Variations. Feb 20/22 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Wagner: Prelude and Good Friday Spell from Parsifal Michael Gandolfi: Oratorio World Premiere Robert Spano, conductor John Tessier, tenor Brett Polegato, baritone Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus WORLD PREMIERE! Robert Spano leads the world premiere of an oratorio celebrating the life and thought of visionary scientist Richard Feynman by Atlanta School of Composers member Michael Gandolfi, featuring the Orchestra, Chorus, tenor John Tessier and baritone Brett Polegato. Excerpts from Wagner s opera tell the story of the quest for the Holy Grail. Feb 27/28/Mar 1 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm MendelSSOhn: Hebrides Overture Nielsen: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 Marc Piollet, conductor Hilary Hahn, violin POETIC LICENSE Written from a position of self-doubt and on the brink of an emotional crisis, Tchaikovsky s expressive Fifth Symphony is one of the composer s most popular works. Guest conductor Marc Piollet makes his ASO debut leading the Orchestra in one of the earliest examples of a tone poem Mendelssohn s Hebrides Overture. American virtuoso Hilary Hahn explores Nielsen s rarely performed, lyrically dramatic, Violin Concerto. Group Delta Classical Prices: Georgia Student GrouPS: out-of-state Student GrouPS: Adult GrouPS: $12 student $18 chaperone $18 student $18 chaperone $25 main orchestra $18 front/rear balcony All prices listed include the discount, tax, and handling

12 PaSCal Rogé Mar 6 Thu: 8pm Ravel: Pavane Jonathan Leshnoff: Flute Concerto DebuSSy: Jeux MozaRT: Symphony No. 31, Paris Robert Spano, conductor Jeffrey Khaner, flute WE LL ALWayS have PARIS Robert Spano and Jeffrey Khaner reunite to present the ASO debut of Jonathan Leshnoff s Flute Concerto, which they premiered in 2011 in Philadelphia. And the Orchestra presents a night in Paris with Ravel s Pavane, Debussy s Parisian ballet Jeux, and Mozart s symphonic ode to the City of Lights. Mar 13/15/16 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm/Sun: 2pm Wagner: Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Ravel: La valse Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring Donald Runnicles, conductor & piano Robert Spano, piano dance WITH THE dynamic duo Robert Spano and Donald Runnicles (in his season premiere) extend their brilliant creative partnership as they join forces to illuminate three orchestral masterworks: Wagner s magnificent conclusion to the heartbreaking Tristan und Isolde; Ravel s passionate dance La valse; and Stravinsky s seminal 20thcentury masterpiece ballet, The Rite of Spring. Garrick OhlSSon Kelley O Connor Christopher Rex Hilary Hahn Wu Han

13 adja alernoonnenberg oshua ell Mar 20/21 Thu/Fri: 8pm Mark Grey: Fire Angels Mahler: Symphony No. 4 Robert Spano, conductor Jessica Rivera, soprano Stuart Skelton, tenor FIRE ANGELs WORLD PREMIERE This will be our response to violence: that we will make music more intensely, more beautifully and more devotedly than ever before. Leonard Bernstein lizabeth och iscione Stephen Hough Jeffrey Khaner Written for the 10th anniversary of 9-11, composer Mark Grey has expanded his story of love, connection and transcendence for full orchestra. Featuring soprano Jessica Rivera, who premiered the original work, and tenor Stuart Skelton, Robert Spano leads the Orchestra in the world premiere of the fully orchestrated version of the moving Fire Angels. Apr 5/6 Sat: 7:30pm/Sun: 2pm Brahms: Gesang der Parzen Brahms: Schicksalslied Brahms: Alto Rhapsody Brahms: Symphony No. 4 Donald Runnicles, conductor Kelley O Connor, mezzo-soprano Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus BrahmS A COLLECTION Three of Brahms beloved compositions for chorus and orchestra are presented here by Donald Runnicles, and Atlanta favorite mezzo-soprano Kelley O Connor, with the ASO Chorus. Included are the lovely and autumnal Alto Rhapsody, alongside Brahms dramatic Fourth (and final) Symphony.

14 Classical series Apr 10/11/13 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sun: 2pm R. StrauSS: Metamorphosen R. StrauSS: Oboe Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 Donald Runnicles, conductor Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, oboe MEtamorPHOSIS Donald Runnicles season finale brings two of Strauss more personal works Metamorphosen, his mournful, heartfelt work highlighting the string section; and his Oboe Concerto, a challenging work for the ASO s own Principal Oboe Elizabeth Koch Tiscione. Closing the night is Beethoven s gripping Seventh Symphony. Apr 24/26 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Britten: War Requiem Robert Spano, conductor Evelina Dobra ceva, soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Stephen Powell, baritone Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus Gwinnett Young Singers ET lux PERPEtua luceat EIS More than 50 years after its premiere, Britten s War Requiem remains one of the most lyrical, haunting, and beautiful choral works performed today. Robert Spano leads the Orchestra and Chorus in this tribute to Great Britain s fallen soldiers, among them four of his close friends. Britten wove together poetry and the Latin mass to create a quintessential requiem for the 20th century. *No discount available May 15/16/17 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Bach: Violin Concerto No. 1 Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, Eroica Leonidas Kavakos, conductor & violin THE HEroiC GREEK Leonidas Kavakos, who might be the most deeply satisfying violinist performing today, (Philadelphia Inquirer) does double duty in this program, playing violin and conducting the Orchestra. On the program: Bach s eloquent First Violin Concerto; Sibelius orchestral suite from the play about forbidden, doomed love; and Beethoven s powerful and volcanic Heroic symphony. May 22/24 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Verdi: Overture to I vespri siciliani Bloch: Schelomo ShOSTakovich: Symphony No. 10 Ilan Volkov, conductor Christopher Rex, cello voice OF THE PEOPLE Bloch s Hebraic Rhapsody for solo cello and orchestra was written to illustrate, in his words, the complex, glowing, agitated soul of the Jewish people. ASO Principal Cello Christopher Rex gives the piece voice. Conductor Ilan Volkov also leads Shostakovich s Tenth Symphony, written after the death of Stalin and the composer s own oppression at the hands of the tyrannical Russian leader. May 29/30/31 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Charles zoll: New Work World Premiere Hindemith: Mathis der Maler Symphony Brahms: Violin Concerto Robert Spano, conductor Joshua Bell, violin JOShua BELL AND ONE to WatCH!* Joshua Bell is a crowd favorite who garners rock star enthusiasm from audiences. He brings his technical prowess to Brahms Violin Concerto, considered by some to be the Mount Everest of violin concertos, with its technical and interpretive challenges. Maestro Spano leads the Orchestra in the world premiere of a new work from a new composer Charles Zoll. Group Delta Classical Prices: Georgia Student GrouPS: out-of-state Student GrouPS: Adult GrouPS: $12 student $18 chaperone $18 student $18 chaperone $25 main orchestra $18 front/rear balcony All prices listed include the discount, tax, and handling Jun 5/8/7 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 7:30pm Verdi: Aida Robert Spano, conductor Latonia Moore, soprano (Aida) Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano (Amneris) Stuart Neill, tenor (Radames) Gordon Hawkins, baritone (Amonasro) Burak Bilgili, bass (Ramfis) Evan Boyer, bass (King) Kearstin Piper Brown, soprano (Priestess) Grant Knox, tenor (Messenger) Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus A SlavE to love* The story is familiar forbidden love, a mismatched couple, jealousy, intrigue, honor, and loyalty. The slave Aida loves the man whose army captured her, and he in turn is loved by another, more powerful woman. Verdi captures all of the drama in this grandest of all grand operas. Maestro Spano, a brilliant cast of soloists and the mighty Chorus close out the season with this operatic masterpiece.

15 Pops shows are always a blast with Michael Krajewski. You can see he s having fun up there and his program choices are inspired. It s orchestral music we can all take part in. subscriber Roger Gelder cirque de la Symphonie

16 SERIES Oct 25/26 Fri/Sat: 8pm Michael Krajewski, conductor Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus Movie Music SPECtacular How many times do we walk out of movies humming one of the themes? So much of our moviegoing experience is based on the soundtrack, which often outlives the movie s popularity. Join Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski and the ASO Chorus, together for the first time, and relive magical movie moments through music! nov 29/30 Fri/Sat: 8pm Michael Krajewski, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie The magic of Cirque comes to the Symphony! Marvel at high flying aerialists, daredevil cyclists, and acrobatic feats of wonder set to classical masterpieces and contemporary hits. { 10% discount DEC 20/21 Fri/Sat: 8pm Michael Krajewski, conductor A Very Merry Holiday PoPS! This annual anything-goes holiday variety show stars the Orchestra, a reveling drumline, gleeful youth choruses, the season s merriest songs, and a jitterbugging Santa. FEB 14/15 Fri/Sat: 8pm Michael Krajewski, conductor Ashley Brown, vocalist Rich Ridenour, piano piano Romance It s our Valentine to you a night of romantic songs with the ASO! Rich Ridenour is a terrific pianist and arranger, and a first-class showman. He s joined by award-winning Broadway vocalist Ashley Brown, alongside the extremely entertaining antics of our own Michael Krajewski. mar 28/29 Fri/Sat: 8pm Larry Blank, conductor Jodi Benson, Doug LaBrecque, Donna McKechnie, vocalists Tribute to Marvin HamliSCh The ASO celebrates the tremendous musical legacy of Marvin Hamlisch, winner of numerous major awards (three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globes), writer of more than 40 movie scores, and one of the longest running Broadway shows, A Chorus Line. Conductor Larry Blank and showstopping vocalists Jodi Benson, Doug LaBrecque and Donna McKechnie present the best of this legendary composer. may 9/10 Fri/Sat: 8pm Michael Krajewski, conductor Micah Wilshire, Shem von Schroeck, Rob Evan, tenors rock tenors Three huge vocal talents from the worlds of rock, country, Broadway and opera collide in a symphonic take on rock hits by The Doobie Brothers, Journey, Paul McCartney, Chicago, Coldplay, Sting, Queen, Yes, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and more! group POPS! Prices: $25 Orchestra sections 3/4/5 $18 Front/Rear Balcony sections All prices listed include the discount, tax, and handling aso.org/groups

17 Dec 5/7 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 2pm Norman Mackenzie, conductor ASO Chamber Chorus Handel: Messiah Part 1 Few if any works of the season hold a candle to the spiritual power of Messiah. The Orchestra s acclaimed interpretation is a profoundly moving concert experience not to be missed. Dec 8 Sun: 7pm Vincent Danner, conductor Atlanta Gospel Singers ASO Gospel ChriSTmAS Purchase early & save! Group prices at: aso.org/groups/holiday Amen! The powerhouse Atlanta Gospel Singers lift your spirit and rock your soul in an inspiring program of modern and traditional selections. Dec 13/14 Fri: 8pm/ Sat: 2 & 8pm Norman Mackenzie, conductor Gwinnett Young Singers Morehouse College Glee Club Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus ChriSTmAS with the ASo Capture the spirit of the holidays with the Orchestra s iconic story of Christmas, created by the legendary Robert Shaw. A majestic cast of over 400 musicians brings to life the Greatest Story Ever Told.

18 CONCERTS Dec 15 Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm Jere Flint, conductor Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra ASO Kids christmas christmas is for kids! Everyone knows the holidays are best viewed through the eyes of children. This pops-style concert features a lively collection of every kid s favorite Christmas music. Hand-clapping singa-longs, special guest performers and a finale featuring our favorite jolly elf make this concert the perfect way for families to dive into the Christmas spirit! Dec 19/20/21 Thu/Fri: 8pm/Sat: 2 & 8pm Michael Krajewski, conductor A Very Merry Holiday PoPS! { 10% This annual anything-goes holiday variety show stars the Orchestra, a reveling drumline, gleeful youth choruses, the season s merriest songs and a jitterbugging Santa. discount Holiday concerts are made possible through an endowment from the Livingston Foundation in memory of Leslie Livingston Kellar. { 10% discount Dec 31 Tue: 8pm Jack Everly, conductor Judy McLane, vocalist Michael Chertock, piano ASO New Year s eve GeRShwin S Wonderful Ring in the New Year in musical style, with the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin. The ASO and guest conductor Jack Everly, along with vocalist Judy McLane and pianist Michael Chertock, present Gershwin favorites including I Got Rhythm and They Can t Take That Away from Me as we welcome 2014! aso.org/groups

19 celtic woman yo-yo ma chris mann These special concerts are crowd-pleasers here for just a brief moment before moving on. Some are old favorites, like Celtic Woman and Yo-Yo Ma. Some are young up-and-comers like Chris Mann from NBC s The Voice. And others are established greats The Vienna Boys Choir and a special Tribute to Robert Shaw. vienna boys choir 1 night only spec

20 Lynn Harrell MarIETTA SIMPSOn robert SPAno christine BrEWEr Sylvia McNair nov 10 Sun: 3pm Stars shine on shaw Robert Spano, piano Lynn Harrell, cello Christine Brewer, soprano Marietta Simpson, mezzo-soprano Sylvia McNair, mezzo-soprano Martin Goldsmith, host Don t miss this star-studded gathering of musical celebrities in an unprecedented musical celebration of the life and legacy of Robert Shaw. Christine Brewer, Lynn Harrell, Sylvia McNair, Marietta Simpson and ASO Music Director and pianist extraordinaire, Robert Spano, will join emcee Martin Goldsmith in a gala recital to honor the legendary ASO Music Director and Conductor Laureate. Proceeds benefit the making of a landmark new film: Robert Shaw Man of Many Voices, co-produced by Georgia Public Broadcasting in association with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Yale University Music Library. Follow the film s progress at: robertshawthefilm.com Oct 16 Wed: 7:30pm Vienna Boys Choir Oct 18 Fri: 8pm chris Mann with the ASO Jere Flint, conductor Dec 22 Sun: 8pm ials Celtic Woman: A ChriSTMas Celebration robert SHAW Apr Wed: 8pm Yo-Yo Ma Brahms: Symphony No. 4 Elgar: Cello Concerto Donald Runnicles, conductor Yo-Yo Ma, cello Call OR for pricing! aso.org/groups

21 Say goodbye to Friday afternoons stuck in traffic, and hello to the new First Fridays with the aso. We re bringing great live music to the first Friday of each month. Grab some friends and enjoy this abbreviated concert experience. No intermission and a shorter program means you are out the door in time for dinner with friends, and a traffic-free drive home. Concerts start at 6pm and last approximately one hour. In addition to Classical programming on First Fridays with the aso, watch for additional announcements for other concerts coming soon. nov 1 Fri: 6pm Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 Robert Spano, conductor Stephen Hough, piano Join the ASO for our very first First Friday experience, with Music Director Robert Spano leading the Orchestra in Beethoven s incomparable Fifth Symphony. Pianist Stephen Hough plays Liszt s brilliant showpiece. Feb 7 Fri: 6pm Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 Elgar: Enigma Variations James Feddeck, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Paganini s First Violin Concerto demands fearlessness from the player, and violinist Augustin Hadelich delivers, with conductor James Feddeck leading the Orchestra in Elgar s beautiful musical portrait of his closest friends, Enigma Variations. Mar 7 Fri: 6pm Ravel: Pavane Jonathan Leshnoff: Flute Concerto Mozart: Symphony No. 31, Paris Robert Spano, conductor Jeffrey Khaner, flute The Orchestra presents a night in Paris with Ravel s Pavane and Mozart s symphonic ode to the City of Lights. Robert Spano and Jeffrey Khaner reunite to present the ASO debut of Jonathan Leshnoff s Flute Concerto. Apr 4 Fri: 6pm Brahms: Symphony No. 4 Donald Runnicles, conductor Donald Runnicles leads the Orchestra in Brahms Symphony No. 4. While Brahms referred to his fourth as a few entr actes and polkas which I happened to have lying about, he knew he had a noble work that expresses a wide range of emotions. May 2 Fri: 6pm Dvo Rák: Symphony No. 9, NEW World Robert Spano, conductor Inspired by both Native American and African American traditional music, Dvo rák s New World Symphony journeys through the heart of America, getting to know its people and its music. Robert Spano conducts the ASO in one of the most popular symphonies. f Enjoy these great new concerts. Tickets are only $22 and the seats are general admission. Sit where you like! aso.org/groups

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23 Oct 27 Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm The Phantoms of the OrchEStra Jere Flint, conductor Magic Circle Mime Company Every Halloween the phantoms of the orchestra return to haunt the concert hall. The maestro and his terrified assistant must use the power of the baton to control this ghoulish orchestra of the undead and lead them in concert. Feb 9 Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm tchaikovsky DiSCovers America! Jere Flint, conductor Classical Kids Live! Based on actual historical events, this story tells of the great composer s arrival in New York for the grand opening of Carnegie Hall in 1891, and his adventure-filled trip to Niagara Falls. Audiences will enjoy more than twenty-five excerpts of the composer s music as two performers act out stories from his famous ballets and dramatic moments in his life. Mar 30 Sun: 1:30 & 3:30pm Sounds of the Symphony! Jere Flint, conductor Join the Atlanta Symphony for a lively and musical ride where you and your family will discover the wonders of an orchestra! Meet the Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Strings, as they each share their unique sound and music. Hear selections from some of the bestloved orchestral compositions. Meet the Orchestra and become a life-long friend with music.

24 SERIES open rehearsals Group prices $15 Floor & Loge $10 Front/Rear Balcony All prices include discount, tax & handling Mar 6 Thu: 10am 12:30pm Ravel: Pavane Jonathan Leshnoff: Flute Concerto DebuSSy: Jeux MozaRT: Symphony No. 31, Paris Robert Spano, conductor Jeffrey Khaner, flute WE LL ALWayS have PARIS Apr 10 Thu: 10am 12:30pm R. StrauSS: Metamorphosen R. StrauSS: Oboe Concerto Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 Donald Runnicles, conductor Elizabeth Koch Tiscione, oboe MEtamorPHOSIS Group prices $10 All Seats All prices include discount, tax & handling ATLANTA Symphony Youth ORCHESTRA ATLANTA Symphony Youth ORCHESTRA nov 17 Sun: 3pm Overture Mar 23 Sun: 3pm CrESCENdo May 11 Sun: 3pm Finale Group prices $8 All Seats All prices include discount, tax & handling Dynamic and talented young artists of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra tackle challenging repertoire under the leadership of Music Director Jere Flint. Experience the future of orchestral music in three concerts by the region s top young musicians aso.org/groups

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26 directions Symphony Hall IT S EASY. Atlanta Symphony Hall is located in the Woodruff Arts Center at the corner of Peachtree and 15th Streets. The Arts Center is easily accessible from the entire metro area on the Downtown Connector, the 17th Street Bridge and by MARTA to the Arts Center station. Call the directions hotline at for more information. Driving Directions from South atlanta (85N) Take I-85 North to exit 250 (10th Street/Georgia Tech). Turn Right onto 10th Street. Go to third light and turn Left onto Peachtree Street. Go to the fifth light and the Woodruff Arts Center is on the left corner of Peachtree and 15th Streets. Turn Left onto 15th Street and go 1 block. Turn Right onto Arts Center Way to enter the Woodruff Arts Center Garage on Right. free motor-coach PArking bus loading and unloading designated bus parking: 15th Street, 16th Street &W. Peachtree Street West Peachtree St One way 9 19 MARTA Arts Center Way Promenade Parking 16th St WaC Parking HIGH Museum symphony Hall Promenade ii Parking 15th St One way 1275 Peachtree Parking Peachtree St Promenade I Boys & Girls Club from northeast atlanta (85S) Take I-85 South to exit 84 (17th, 14th, and 10th Streets) Bear Right and take the 17th Street Exit. Turn Left over the bridge. Continue on 17th Street, Stay Right pass Spring Street and West Turn Right on Peachtree Street. Turn Right on 15th Strret and go 1 block. Turn Right on Arts Center Way to enter the Woodruff Arts Center Garage on Right. from northwest atlanta (75S) Take I-75 South to Exit 249-D to North Avenue and Turn left onto North Avenue. Go across the bridge to the second light and turn Left onto West Peachtree Street (follow for several blocks). Turn Right onto 15th Street and go 1 block. Turn Left onto Arts Center Way to enter the Woodruff Arts Center Garage on the Right. Colony square Parking One Atlantic Center i-75 / i-85 14th St Four Seasons Hotel Proscenium Parking aso.org/groups

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28 summer CONCERTS Jun 30 Sun: 8pm Cirque Musica with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Jul 5 Fri: 8pm All-American CelebrATion with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Please visit our group web page for more information: vzwamp.com/aso/group-sales all Summer Be a Part of the Music! Pack your picnic basket, gather your friends and immerse yourself in the Delta Classic Chastain experience. The distinguished setting is more tradition than venue, and the eclectic line-up of top performers guarantees musical memories! Artists coming this summer include Joan Baez/Indigo Girls, Anita Baker, Gipsy Kings, Yacht Rock, Charlie Wilson, and Martina McBride. Please visit our group web page for prices and more information: classicchastain.com/groups aso.org/groups

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30 Add to your Group experience! Season Highlights Include: Learn more about how music is made. Add a pre-concert backstage tour. Entertain your group in our exclusive Robert Shaw Room! Discover Theatre in Community with Alliance Theatre Group Services Alliance Theatre is the premier theatre of the southeast and recipient of the 2007 Tony award for Excellence in Regional Theatre. Group discounts and Tour Operator Rates are up to 25% off for most performances. Group benefits include priority seating, concierge service, easy payment plans and special behind the scenes access with events that are not available to the general public. Groups can meet with sensational directors, playwrights, actors and more. Additional information is available for buy-outs of sections or entire performances. Most of our Alliance Stage, Hertz Stage and Family Series productions have at least one school day performance. School groups receive additional discounts, study guides and opportunities to interact with the performers. Contact Theatre for Youth at Harmony A New Musical composed by Barry Manilow Sep 6 Oct 6, 2013 A Christmas Carol Alliance Theatre s holiday gift to Atlanta Nov 29 Dec 29, 2013 Shrek A delight for the whole family Feb 22 Mar 9, 2014 Tappin Thru Life Written by and Starring Tap Legend Maurice Hines Apr 2 May 4, 2014 To make your group reservation contact Group Services at or ATGroups@ woodruffcenter.org Group discounts for 10 or more are available at the High. Call or groupsales@woodruffcenter. org for more information. Check out our upcoming exhibitions at high.org Dinner and concert! Great music and great food are the perfect ingredients for a special time together. Enjoy convenient and affordable dining before or after the concert at these fine restaurants close to Symphony Hall aso.org/groups