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1 SEASON Robert Shaw Choral Celebration GROUP & CORPORATE SALES Robert Spano André Watts Karen Gomyo Star Wars & More! AtlantaSymphonyOrchestra Itzhak Perlman

2 YOUR AtlantaSymphonyOrche BENEFITS Enjoy generous discounts and simplified pricing Reserve your seats with no down payment Free ticket with every 20 purchased for most Delta Classical concerts, limit 5 free tickets per concert Free pre-concert previews on Thursdays with ASO Insider Ken Meltzer Concert recognition for groups of 50 or more Complimentary motor coach parking Specialized packages at nearby restaurants and hotels Book your tickets early (before the general public) to ensure priority seating Convenient ticketing tickets can be held at the Woodruff Arts Center box office or mailed/ ed to you

3 Dear Group Leaders & Corporate Partners, We are excited to share with you our 2015/16 season! Join us this season and open your eyes and ears to musical masterworks performed by the GRAMMY Award winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. stra 2015/16 season! Whether you are a group leader or an employee of one of our corporate partners, you can enjoy fantastic benefits such as generous discounts and no-deposit reservations. We can help you plan an evening with your significant other or we can build an itinerary for your group. The ASO Group and Corporate Sales Team is ready to plan a customized and memorable experience for you! YOUR SALES TEAM RUSSELL WHEELER, Senior Director of Sales and Revenue Management PAM KRUSECK, Manager of Group Sales and Tourism CHRISTOPHER STEPHENS, Corporate Sales Manager GOKUL PARASURAM, Sales and Revenue Assistant aso.org/groups

4 Donald Runnicles Classical concerts SEP 17/19 MAHLER: Symphony No. 2, Resurrection Laura Tatulescu, soprano Kelley O Connor, mezzo-soprano There s only one Opening Weekend each season so make sure to mark your calendar for this year s grand opening, featuring the best of the ASO: Music Director Robert Spano, the ASO Chorus and the unmatched musicians of your Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This year we celebrate our 71st season with the music of Mahler s Second Symphony, with guest soloists Laura Tatulescu, soprano, and Kelley O Connor, mezzo-soprano. SEP 24/26 AVNER DORMAN: Spices, Perfumes, Toxins! TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 Thomas Sherwood, percussion Charles Settle, percussion Israeli composer Avner Dorman s concerto for percussion is a perfect showcase for ASO percussionists Thomas Sherwood and Charles Settle. Tchaikovsky s Symphony No. 5 is a gripping and unforgettable musical journey. OCT 1/3 JENNIFER HIGDON: Concerto for Orchestra BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor Jonathan Biss, piano Jennifer Higdon describes her Concerto for Orchestra as truly a concerto in that it requires virtuosity from the principal players, the individual sections, and the entire orchestra. Beethoven s Emperor concerto radiates defiance, heroism and virtuoso fireworks from start to finish. OCT 8/10/11 / SCHUBERT/arr. Webern: Six German Dances MOZART: Concerto for Flute and Harp DEBUSSY: Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8 Donald Runnicles, conductor Christina Smith, flute Elisabeth Remy Johnson, harp Mozart s Flute and Harp Concerto is a delight, with the soloists engaging in charming dialogue throughout. Beethoven s Eighth Symphony showcases the composer s more playful side, filled with unexpected, delightful twists and turns. OCT 22/24 OLLI MUSTONEN: The Old Church at Petäjävesi BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5 Olli Mustonen, conductor and piano Olli Mustonen s orchestral work, The Old Church at Petäjävesi, was inspired by an old Finnish church, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Beethoven s Piano Concerto No. 3, has a stormy opening movement and a finale that reveals a humorous side of the composer, too frequently overlooked. Prokofiev s Fifth Symphony is a heroic, moving work, expressing the hope and optimism of the Russian people and their allies at the time of its composition. NOV 5/7 JONATHAN LESHNOFF: Symphony No. 2, Innerspace WORLD PREMIERE BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 American composer Jonathan Leshnoff s Symphony No. 2 was inspired by the book, Innerspace, by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, and explores the wonders of Jewish mysticism. Beethoven s Symphony No. 7 has earned its rightful place as one of Beethoven s most compelling and thrilling Symphonies. *NOV 12/14 VERDI: Requiem Latonia Moore, soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Nathan Stark, bass Verdi s Requiem is an unforgettable, moving experience, made more so in Atlanta Symphony Hall with world-class soloists, orchestra, chorus and conductor. Yevgeny Sudbin 6 * no discounts available

5 Jonathan Biss Christina Smith Thomas Sherwood Olli Mustonen Charles Settle Elisabeth Remy Johnson Simon Trp ceski Vadym Kholodenko NOV 19/21 SUPPÉ: Poet and Peasant Overture BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 BRAHMS (orch. Schoenberg): Piano Quartet in G Minor Carlos Kalmar, conductor Yevgeny Sudbin, piano Superstar pianist Yevgeny Sudbin plays Beethoven s great showpiece for a virtuoso pianist. JAN 7/9 J. STRAUSS: Die Fledermaus Overture KORNGOLD: Straussiana KORNGOLD: Cello Concerto J. STRAUSS: Wiener Blut BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Christopher Rex, cello The ASO s own Christopher Rex plays Korngold s superb virtuoso work, with unforgettable melodies and lush orchestration. Latonia Moore JAN 14/16 SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 14 RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 Tatiana Monogarova, soprano Morris Robinson, bass Simon Trp ceski, piano Shostakovich s Symphony No. 14 is one of the Russian composer s most haunting and powerful works. Rachmaninov s Piano Concerto No. 2 remains a romantic favorite. JAN 21/23 BEETHOVEN: Missa solemnis Donald Runnicles, conductor Kim-Lillian Strebel, soprano Stephanie Lauricella, mezzo-soprano Shawn Mathey, tenor TBD, bass Since the days of Robert Shaw, Beethoven s Missa solemnis has been a constant and central part of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus s repertoire. Join us for a celebration of the legacy of Maestro Shaw and his beloved Orchestra and Chorus. Delta Classical discount prices: Premium Orchestra $79 no discount Front Orchestra $35 Middle Orchestra $35 Rear Orchestra $25 Front Loge $89 no discount Middle Loge $49 Dress Circle $35 Front Balcony $22 Rear Balcony $18 All prices listed include discount (where applicable), tax and handling. All prices are subject to change. Christopher Rex JAN 28/30 JIMMY LÓPEZ: Perú negro PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 3 DVOŘ ÁK: Symphony No. 7 Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor Vadym Kholodenko, piano Perú negro is a brilliant and thrilling fusion of folk and classical elements. Prokofiev s Concerto is filled with virtuoso opportunities, as well the caustic humor often found in Prokofiev s music. Many consider Symphony No. 7 to be Dvořák s finest it teems with melodic inspiration, high drama and riveting momentum aso.org/groups

6 FEB 4/6 BRAHMS: Violin Concerto MICHAEL KURTH: New Work R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel David Coucheron, violin ASO Concertmaster David Coucheron is featured in an Everest of the Violin Concerto repertoire Brahms Violin Concerto. The concert also features a new ASO commission by Atlanta composer and member of the Orchestra s double-bass section, Michael Kurth. The program concludes with one of Richard Strauss most popular orchestral tone poems, Till Eulenspiegel. FEB 18/20 STRAVINSKY: Petrushka (1947) TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto BALAKIREV: Islamey Cristian Macelaru, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin Petrushka is the tale of a puppet who after being murdered by his rival returns to haunt his master, and is one of Stravinsky s orchestral masterpieces. The Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto maintains its status as one of the most beautiful, thrilling and beloved works in the repertoire. This concert also features a kaleidoscopic transcription of Islamey for full orchestra by Sergei Lyapounov. FEB 25/27 MARK GREY: Frankenstein Symphony WORLD PREMIERE BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 1 Peter Serkin, piano The Frankenstein Symphony features music from American composer Mark Grey s full-length opera inspired by Mary Shelley s novel. Brahms First Piano Concerto is based off his first attempt at a symphony, at the behest of his mentor, Robert Schumann. MAR 3/5 BLACHER: Orchestral Variations on a Theme by Paganini SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 Marc Piollet, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin The Sibelius Concerto combines virtuoso flights for the violin soloist with the composer s familiar haunting lyricism. In his New World Symphony, Dvořák expressed his admiration for America s music, and it abounds with suggestions of folk melodies and dances. Karen Gomyo MAR 10/12 A SHAW CHORAL CELEBRATION MOZART: Mass in C, Coronation Mass BRAHMS: Nänie MENDELSSOHN: Heilig VERDI: Stabat Mater POULENC: Gloria in Excelsis Deo DURUFLÉ: Requiem, Sanctus BACH: Mass in B Minor, Gratias agimus tibi MENDELSSOHN: Elijah, Lord, Our Creator Norman Mackenzie, conductor ASO Chamber Chorus Celebrate the 100th birthday and incomparable legacy of Robert Shaw. Norman Mackenzie, Director of Choruses, and Maestro Shaw s designated successor, leads a program of works for chorus and orchestra long associated with the ASO s legendary Music Director. Don t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! A Shaw Choral Celebration MAR 31/APR 2 BERLIOZ: Le Corsaire Overture RAVEL: Piano Concerto for the Left Hand RAVEL: Rapsodie espagnole DEBUSSY: La mer Thomas Søndergård, conductor Alexandre Tharaud, piano Alexadre Tharaud plays Ravel s Concerto in D Major, a remarkable synthesis of classical and jazz elements, which when played by a great virtuoso suggests of a performance by two hands. French composer Claude Debussy maintained a lifelong passion for the sea. In his orchestral masterpiece, La mer, Debussy depicts its beauties and mysteries. Christina & Michelle Naughton Javier Perianes David Coucheron Peter Serkin Louis Lortie

7 Robert McDuffie APR 7/8 Thu/Fri: 8pm ALVIN SINGLETON: Different River GRIEG: Piano Concerto SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 Louis Lortie, piano In Different River, a work commissioned and premiered by Maestro Spano and the ASO, Mr. Singleton depicts an ever-changing perspective on a river that is always moving each time you step in you re at a different place. The Grieg Piano Concerto opens with one of the most famous and dramatic moments in concert music, and closes with a brilliant finale based upon the halling, a lively Norwegian folk dance. Despite Sibelius insistence his Symphony No. 2 conveyed no specific message, the Finnish people have long seen it as a forceful expression of patriotism. Alexandre Tharaud Augustin Hadelich *APR 14/16 JONATHAN LESHNOFF: Zohar WORLD PREMIERE BRAHMS: A German Requiem Jessica Rivera, soprano Nmon Ford, baritone American composer Jonathan Leshnoff s orchestral work, Zohar, is a musical exploration of the wonders and beauties of Jewish mysticism. The German Requiem, scored for soprano and baritone solo, chorus and orchestra, contains music of unsurpassed beauty and humanity. APR 21/23 MAHLER: Symphony No. 9 Donald Runnicles, conductor Mahler composed his Ninth Symphony in the wake of tragic events, and it premiered the year following Mahler s death. The epic symphony opens and closes with extended, heartfelt slow movements guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings. * no discounts available MAY 5/7 MENDELSSOHN: Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Overture SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1 Lothar Zagrosek, conductor Javier Perianes, piano Mendelssohn s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage is a lovely romantic orchestral work, inspired by two Goethe poems. Schumann s Concerto requires a virtuoso pianist of the first rank and displays a remarkable sense of collaboration between soloist and orchestra. MAY 19/21 HAYDN: Symphony No. 46 MOZART: Concerto No. 10 for Two Pianos PROKOFIEV: Suite from Romeo and Juliet Joseph Young, conductor Christina & Michelle Naughton, piano Mozart probably composed the Concerto for Two Pianos to perform with his sister, Nannerl. Typical of Mozart s concertos, the work showcases both virtuoso technique and elegant expression. Romeo and Juliet is one of the Prokofiev s most beautiful and inspired creations. Delta Classical discount prices: Premium Orchestra $79 no discount Front Orchestra $35 Middle Orchestra $35 Rear Orchestra $25 Front Loge $89 no discount Middle Loge $49 Dress Circle $35 Front Balcony $22 Rear Balcony $18 All prices listed include discount (where applicable), tax and handling. All prices are subject to change. JUN 2/4 PHILIP GLASS: The American Four Seasons BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique Peter Oundjian, conductor Robert McDuffie, violin Philip Glass composed his Violin Concerto No. 2, The Four Seasons, for Robert McDuffie, who performs the work at these concerts. Berlioz Fantastic Symphony continues, almost two centuries after its premiere, to transport audiences on a breathtaking ride culminating in the hair-raising finale, the Dream of a Witches Sabbath. JUN 9/11/12 / BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 André Watts, piano Both the Brahms Second Piano Concerto and Symphony stand in sharp contrast to their immediate predecessors. A friend of Brahms characterized the Second Piano Concerto, composed 20 years after the First, as that of a grown man to the youth. And the Second Symphony is capped by one of Brahms most carefree and exuberant finales. André Watts aso.org/groups 9

8 POPS! from the Big Top to Broadway! The ASO POPS! series just keeps growing and this year there is definitely more to love, with music from a Galaxy Far, Far Away to the best of the Great White Way! OCT 16/17 Fri/Sat: 8pm CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A Tribute to The Beatles On August 18, 1965, the Fab Four came to Atlanta and rocked Atlanta Stadium, filled with over 34,000 screaming fans. 50 years later we bring back that excitement and energy to do something the original Beatles were never able to do play with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Classical Mystery Tour is a spot-on tribute to The Beatles that will feature iconic Beatles classics as well as hits from the original 1965 playlist. A groovy way to kick-off the POPS! Season! *OCT 30/31 Fri: 8pm/Sat: 8pm DANNY ELFMAN S Music From the Films of TIM BURTON featuring film clips Join us Halloween weekend for spooky music and film clips from one of the most prolific duos in film music. Danny Elfman s music can be heard in Tim Burton s creepiest films including Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas, Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride and many more. What better way to get in to the ghoulish spirit than to experience this spinetingling musical adventure. NOV 27/28 Fri: 8pm/Sat: 2pm & 8pm STAR WARS & MORE: The Best of John Williams John Williams IS epic film music. His scores set the stage for some of the most memorable scenes in our favorite movies. No one will forget the opening title sequence of Star Wars. John Williams music is its own film character. In addition to the Star Wars movies, Williams has scored dozens of films including Superman, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park and War Horse. Come and enjoy Principal POPS! Conductor Michael Krajewski lead the Orchestra in an exciting journey of Williams music. DEC 4/5/6 Fri: 8pm/Sat: 2 & 8pm/ CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE Holiday Spectacular Back by popular demand! Come see Cirque de la Symphonie in a brand new holiday extravaganza. Kick off your holiday season with high-flying acrobats soaring above the Orchestra, clowns juggling and tickling your funny bone, and the impressive strong men astounding with feats of strength - all set to an impressive score of classical hits. DEC 17/19 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 2 & 8pm A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY POPS! All-City High School Chorus Atlanta s favorite symphonic holiday tradition! Principal POPS! Conductor Michael Krajewski leads the ASO in the best holiday classics. Joined on stage by the All City High-School Chorus, these concerts are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. And if you re on the nice list, Santa is sure to make a special appearance! *JAN 2/3 Sat: 8pm/ HOME ALONE featuring complete film Constantine Kitsopolous, conductor When the McCallisters go on vacation over Christmas, Kevin gets left home alone. This 1990 holiday classic is filled with mayhem, mischief and a great family story, with an amazing score by John Williams! Come see the fulllength movie in Symphony Hall with the ASO playing the score live. A family-friendly holiday classic, this concert is sure to please the child in all of us! * no discounts available FEB 12/13/14 Fri/Sat: 8pm/Sun: 7pm VALENTINE S ROMANCE John Pizzarelli, guitar & vocals Jessica Molaskey, vocals Jazz guitarist and bandleader John Pizzarelli joins the ASO in an evening of love songs and duets. Special guest (and John s wife!) Jessica Molasky joins him to put you in the mood for romance this Valentine s weekend! The son of Bucky Pizzarelli, John has toured with some of the biggest names in American music, and was named one of the top 10 performers in New York in 2014 by Time Magazine. This will be a romantic evening you won t want to miss! MAR 18/19 Fri/Sat: 8pm TAPESTRY: The Carole King Songbook featuring Liz Callaway Carole King first became famous for writing hit songs, and then became a household name performing those hit songs herself. King is such a gifted songwriter that Paul McCartney and John Lennon once said they wanted to be songwriters like Carole King. Eventually Carole got her big break with Tapestry, which stayed on the US charts for more than six years. Liz Callaway leads this tribute to one of the most prolific song writers of her generation.

9 MAY 13/14/15 Fri/Sat: 8pm/ THE GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus Liz Callaway The large, lush arrangements for a Broadway orchestra and chorus are no more, but the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its world famous Chorus keep the tradition alive with an evening of Broadway classics from its Golden Age. Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Lerner and Loewe - these composers and lyricists broke ground in one of the most American forms of entertainment, Musical Theatre. Principal POPS! Conductor Michael Krajewski leads this concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and a cast of Broadway stars! MAY 27/28/29 Fri: 8pm/Sat: 8pm/ MICHAEL CAVANAUGH performs Music of Elton John and more! Stuart Chafetz, conducto Michael Krajewski Jessica Molaskey & John Pizzarelli Michael Cavanaugh Home Alone Cirque de la Symphonie Come close the POPS! season and say Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. This will be your last chance to Crocodile Rock with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 15/16 POPS! Season. Bring your friends Bennie and the Jets and sing Your Song along with Michael Cavanaugh, a Rocket Man of an entertainer. Personally picked by Billy Joel to sing all of Joel s songs in Movin Out on Broadway, Michael Cavanaugh has made a name and a following for himself for his symphonic rock shows. Star Wars and More! POPS! discount prices: Premium Orchestra $60 Front Orchestra $45 Middle Orchestra $39 Rear Orchestra $25 Front Loge $54 no discount Middle Loge $38 Dress Circle $25 Front Balcony $22 Rear Balcony $18 All prices listed include discount (where applicable), tax and handling. All prices are subject to change aso.org/groups

10 It s time to celebrate as only you Holiday concerts Every holiday tradition around the world has one thing in common music! And no one captures the magic of holiday music like the ASO, with a breathtaking array of holiday programming. From the acrobats of Cirque de la Symphonie, to the traditional Christmas with the ASO, to movie classics like Home Alone, there s something for everyone at the ASO this December. DEC 4/5/6 Fri: 8pm/Sat: 2pm & 8pm CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE Holiday Spectacular DEC 9 Wed: 8pm VIENNA BOYS CHOIR Christmas in Vienna DEC 12/13 Sat: 2pm & 8pm/ CHRISTMAS WITH THE ASO Norman Mackenzie, conductor Morehouse College Glee Club Gwinnett Young Singers DEC 17/19 Thu: 8pm/Sat: 2pm & 8pm A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY POPS! Michael Krajewski, conductor Capathia Jenkins, vocalist Morris Robinson, vocalist All-City High School Chorus *DEC 20 Sun: 8pm CELTIC WOMAN Home for Christmas the Symphony Tour *JAN 2/3 Sat: 8pm/ HOME ALONE featuring complete film Constantine Kitsopolous, conductor ASO Chorus Vienna Boys Choir *no discounts available Purchase early and save! aso.org/groups/holiday Celtic Woman

11 can with the ASO! Norman Mackenzie Cirque de la Symphonie Morehouse College Glee Club All-City High School Chorus Home Alone Holiday concerts are made possible through an endowment from the Livingston Foundation in memory of Leslie Livingston Kellar.

12 Season Specials OCT 18 Itzhak Perlman RECITAL Rohan De Silva, piano The ASO presents an intimate recital featuring world-famous violinist Itzhak Perlman performing works for violin and piano. Don t miss a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to hear this legendary artist perform some of the world s most beloved chamber repertoire. Recital length is approximately 90 minutes without intermission. Enhance your experience with a pre-concert BACKSTAGE TOUR. JAN 15 Fri: 8pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert Joseph Young, conductor Morris Robinson, bass Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream for the world, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will honor that dream and celebrate the legacy of this great man with a special concert on his birthday, led by Music Director Robert Spano and ASO Assistant Conductor Joseph Young, and featuring our ASO Artist-in-Residence, Morris Robinson. Itzhak Perlman Contact the Sales Team for pricing Morris Robinson Symphonic Surprises Group Performance Opportunities, Musician Meet & Greets and Backstage Tours

13 Casual Fridays Four one-hour concerts performed without intermission, for only $22 ($12 for students) each. OCT 2 Fri: 6:30pm BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor Jonathan Biss, piano JAN 8 Fri: 6:30pm KORNGOLD: Cello Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 Ludovic Morlot, conductor Christopher Rex, cello FEB 5 Fri: 6:30pm BRAHMS: Violin Concerto David Coucheron, violin MAY 6 Fri: 6:30pm MENDELSSOHN: Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Overture BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1 Lothar Zagrosek, conductor Chamber Recitals An extra benefit for Thursday concert ticket holders is the opportunity to enjoy complimentary onstage seating (subject to availability) to pre-concert chamber recitals featuring our talented ASO musicians. Repertoire to be announced. OCT 8 Thu: 6:45pm JAN 14 Thu: 6:45pm MAR 3 Thu: 6:45pm MAR 31 Thu: 6:45pm MAY 19 Thu: 6:45pm aso.org/groups

14 Oh to be young again! The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra offers something for everyone, including families. The Family Concerts are a wonderful way to introduce preschool and early elementary school children to classical music. For young musicians or those considering symphonic music, there s the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra the future of classical music. Family OCT 31 Sat: 2pm HALLOWEEN HIJINKS! Joseph Young, conductor This concert is sure to tickle your funny bone with mesmerizing favorites, including music from Harry Potter, The Sorcerer s Apprentice, Night on Bald Mountain and a few surprises! Boys and ghouls are invited to wear their costumes and muster the courage to try an instrument before the concert at the Instrument Petting Zoo. MAR 20 MUSICAL STORY TIME WITH THE ASO Joseph Young, conductor Music often tells a story, which is why so many stories have been adapted for orchestras. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra brings you and your family some of the most exciting musical stories of all time, including Huckleberry Finn from Mississippi Suite, Empress of the Pagodas from Mother Goose Suite and the retelling of a West African tale made famous by a children s book, Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock. Concert length is approximately one hour without intermission Family discount prices: Premium Orchestra $20 Front Orchestra $20 Middle Orchestra $15 Rear Orchestra $15 Front Loge $15 Middle Loge $15 Dress Circle $15 Front Balcony $10 Rear Balcony $10 All prices listed include the discount, tax and handling Joseph Young Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra We ve seen the future of classical music, and it s very bright! ASYO Music Director Joseph Young leads these talented young musicians in a demanding classical series sure to delight. NOV 15 OVERTURE CONCERT Joseph Young, conductor TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 MAR 13 CRESCENDO CONCERT Joseph Young, conductor JOHN ADAMS: Chairman Dances PUCCINI: La bohème, Finale from Act 1 MAY 22 FINALE CONCERT Joseph Young, conductor TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet GINASTRA: Estancia Group tickets only $8! Concert length is approximately 90 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.

15 Directions to 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 one block. Turn RIGHT onto Arts Center Way to enter the Woodruff Arts Center garage on RIGHT. 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 Street and go one 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 one block. Turn LEFT onto Arts Center Way to enter the Woodruff Arts Center garage on the RIGHT. West Peachtree St ONE WAY 9 19 One Atlantic Center FREE Motorcoach Parking MARTA I-75 / I-85 bus loading and unloading designated bus parking: 15th Street, 16th Street & W. Peachtree Street Arts Center Way Promenade Parking 16th St WAC Parking HIGH Museum Symphony Hall Promenade II Parking 14th St Four Seasons Hotel 15th St ONE WAY Proscenium Parking 1275 Peachtree Parking Peachtree St Promenade I Boys & Girls Club Colony S Parki 2015/16 SPONSORS CORPORATE GOVERNMENT & MEDIA Mayor s Office of Cultural Affairs Major support is provided by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs. Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. 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 aso.org/groups

16 rock, jazz, country, blues & more music! Gather your friends and immerse yourself in many forms of great music with our sister organization, ASO Presents. Enjoy great music in three marvelous venues: Atlanta Symphony Hall, Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater and Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta. Visit our group web pages for prices and more information: deltaclassicchastain.com/groups or vzwamp.com/aso/group-sales SAT AUG 29 KEB MO FRI SEP 18 SETH MACFARLANE with ASO SAT NOV 6 THE MILK CARTON KIDS DEC 3 MICHAEL FEINSTEIN S Sinatra Centennial Celebration Keb Mo Seth MacFarlane A division of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, ASO PRESENTS is one of the leading music promoters in the Southeast - bringing experience, creativity and dedication to live entertainment. As a 501(c)(3) arts organization, the ASO s revenues directly benefit professional and aspiring musicians as well as music lovers throughout Georgia.

17 FRI JUL 24 IDINA MENZEL SAT JUL 25 KEITH SWEAT After 7 Troop Shai SAT AUG 8 THE PIANO GUYS FRI AUG 14 THE GIPSY KINGS FEATURING Nicolas Reyes & Tonino Baliardo SAT AUG 15 Sunset Jazz featuring BRIAN CULBERTSON ERIC BENÉT ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT The Rick & Russ Show FRI AUG 21 LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND SAT AUG 22 AIR SUPPLY: 40th Anniversary Tour AUG 26 Under The Sun Tour 2015 featuring SUGAR RAY BETTER THAN EZRA UNCLE KRACKER EVE 6 This is a no tables show. Outside food & beverages are not allowed. FRI AUG 28 BOYZ II MEN Bell Biv DeVoe SAT AUG 29 RICK SPRINGFIELD Loverboy The Romantics SAT SEP 19 CHARLIE WILSON JUNE 24 DAVID GRAY AMOS LEE Rachael Yamagata FRI JULY 10 R5 Jacob Whitesides Ryland SUN JULY 12 Last Summer On Earth Tour 2015 BARENAKED LADIES Violent Femmes Colin Hay JULY 15 ROD STEWART Richard Marx FRI JULY 17 Wheels Of Soul Summer Tour TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND SHARON JONES AND THE DAP KINGS Doyle Bramhall II SAT AUGUST 1 Outcry Tour 2015 HILLSONG UNITED CROWDER KARI JOBE BETHEL MUSIC Lauren Daigle Trip Lee Dj Promote Nick Hall FRI AUGUST 21 ALABAMA SHAKES Lee Bains III and The Glory Fires SAT AUGUST 22 YES TOTO AUGUST 25 O.A.R. Allen Stone Brynn Elliott aso.org/groups

18 AtlantaSymphonyOrchestra 2015 OPENING WEEKEND SEP 17/19 MAHLER: Symphony No. 2, Resurrection Laura Tatulescu, soprano Kelley O Connor, mezzo-soprano AVNER DORMAN: Spices, Perfumes, Toxins! SEP 24/26 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 Thomas Sherwood, percussion Charles Settle, percussion JENNIFER HIGDON: Concerto for Orchestra OCT 1/3 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor Jonathan Biss, piano BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor OCT 2 Jonathan Biss, piano Fri: 6:30pm SCHUBERT/arr. Webern: Six German Dances Donald Runnicles, conductor OCT 8/10/11 MOZART: Concerto for Flute and Harp Christina Smith, flute / DEBUSSY: Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun Elisabeth Remy Johnson, harp BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8 CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR Michael Krajewski, conductor OCT 16/17 A Tribute to The Beatles Fri/Sat: 8pm ITZHAK PERLMAN Recital Itzhak Perlman, violin OCT 18 Rohan De Silva, piano OLLI MUSTONEN: The Old Church at Petäjävesi Olli Mustonen, OCT 22/24 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 conductor and piano PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5 DANNY ELFMAN S MUSIC OCT 30/31 from the films of TIM BURTON Fri/Sat: 8pm HALLOWEEN HIJINKS! Joseph Young, conductor OCT 31 Sat: 2pm JONATHAN LESHNOFF: Symphony No. 2, NOV 5/7 Innerspace WORLD PREMIERE BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 VERDI: Requiem NOV 12/14 Latonia Moore, soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Nathan Stark, bass ASYO OVERTURE CONCERT Joseph Young, conductor NOV 15 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 SUPPÉ: Poet and Peasant Overture Carlos Kalmar, conductor NOV 19/21 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 Yevgeny Sudbin, piano BRAHMS/orch. Schoenberg: Piano Quartet in G minor STAR WARS & MORE: Michael Krajewski, conductor NOV 27/28 The Best of John Williams Fri: 8pm/ Sat: 2 & 8pm Coca-Cola Holiday Concert DEC 4/5/6 CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE Fri: 8pm/Sat 2 & 8pm/ Holiday Spectacular Coca-Cola Holiday Concert Norman Mackenzie, conductor DEC 12/13 CHRISTMAS WITH THE ASO Morehouse College Glee Club Sat: 2 & 8pm/ Gwinnett Young Singers Coca-Cola Holiday Concert A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY POPS! HOME ALONE featuring complete Film J. STRAUSS: Die Fledermaus Overture KORNGOLD: Straussiana KORNGOLD: Cello Concerto J. STRAUSS: Wiener Blut BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 KORNGOLD: Cello Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 14 RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CONCERT BEETHOVEN: Missa solemnis JIMMY LÓPEZ: Perú negro PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 3 DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 7 BRAHMS: Violin Concerto MICHAEL KURTH: New Work R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel BRAHMS: Violin Concerto A VALENTINE S ROMANCE BE MINE! A FREE Valentine s Day Concert STRAVINSKY: Petrushka (1947) TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto BALAKIREV: Islamey MARK GREY: Frankenstein Symphony BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 1 BLACHER: Orchestral Variations on a Theme by Paganini SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

19 /16 season Special Delta Classical POPS! Coca-Cola Holiday Family Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Michael Krajewski, conductor DEC 17/19 Capathia Jenkins, vocalist Thu: 8pm/ Morris Robinson, bass Sat: 2 & 8pm All-City High School Chorus Constantine Kitsopolous, JAN 2/3 conductor Sat: 8pm/ Ludovic Morlot, conductor JAN 7/9 Christopher Rex, cello Ludovic Morlot, conductor JAN 8 Christopher Rex, cello Fri: 6:30pm JAN 14/16 Tatiana Monogarova, soprano Morris Robinson, bass Simon Trp ceski, piano & JAN 15 Joseph Young, conductor Fri: 8pm Morris Robinson, bass Donald Runnicles, conductor JAN 21/23 Kim-Lillian Strebel, soprano Stephanie Lauricella, mezzo-soprano Shawn Mathey, tenor TBD, bass Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor JAN 28/30 Vadym Kholodenko, piano FEB 4/6 David Coucheron, violin FEB 5 David Coucheron, violin Fri: 6:30pm Michael Krajewski, conductor FEB 12/13/14 John Pizzarelli, vocals & guitar Fri/Sat: 8pm Jessica Molaskey, vocals Sun: 7pm Joseph Young, conductor FEB 14 Cristian Macelaru, conductor FEB 18/20 Karen Gomyo, violin FEB 25/27 Peter Serkin, piano Marc Piollet, conductor MAR 3/5 Augustin Hadelich, violin A SHAW CHORAL CELEBRATION Norman Mackenzie, conductor MAR 10/12 MOZART: Mass in C, Coronation Mass & Chamber Chorus BRAHMS: Nänie VERDI: Stabat Mater MENDELSSHON: Heilig DURUFLÉ: Requiem, Sanctus POULENC: Gloria in Excelsis Deo BACH: Mass in B minor, Gratias agimus tibi MENDELSSOHN: Elijah, Lord, Our Creator ASYO CRESCENDO CONCERT Joseph Young, conductor MAR 13 JOHN ADAMS: Chairman Dances PUCCINI: La bohème, Finale from Act 1 TAPESTRY: The Carole King Songbook Michael Krajewski, conductor MAR 18/19 featuring Liz Callaway Liz Callaway, vocalist Fri/Sat: 8pm MUSICAL STORY TIME with the ASO Joseph Young, conductor MAR 20 BERLIOZ: Le Corsaire Overture Thomas Søndergård, conductor MAR 31/APR 2 RAVEL: Piano Concerto for the Left Hand Alexandre Tharaud, piano RAVEL: Rapsodie espagnole DEBUSSY: La mer ALVIN SINGLETON: Different River APR 7/8 GRIEG: Piano Concerto Louis Lortie, piano Thu/Fri: 8pm SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 JONATHAN LESHNOFF: Zohar WORLD PREMIERE APR 14/16 BRAHMS: A German Requiem Jessica Rivera, soprano Nmon Ford, baritone MAHLER: Symphony No. 9 Donald Runnicles, conductor APR 21/23 MENDELSSOHN: Calm Sea Lothar Zagrosek, conductor MAY 5/7 and Prosperous Voyage Overture Javier Perianes, piano SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1 MENDELSSOHN: Calm Sea and Prosperous Lothar Zagrosek, conductor MAY 6 Voyage Overture BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1 Fri: 6:30pm ASYO FINALE CONCERT Joseph Young, conductor MAY 8 TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet GINASTERA: Estancia THE GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY Michael Krajewski, conductor MAY 13/14/15 with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus Fri/Sat: 8pm/ HAYDN: Symphony No. 46 Joseph Young, conductor MAY 19/21 MOZART: Concerto No. 10 for Two Pianos Christina & Michelle Naughton, PROKOFIEV: Suite from Romeo and Juliet piano MICHAEL CAVANAUGH Stuart Chafetz, conductor MAY 27/28/29 performs Music of Elton John and more! Michael Cavanaugh, vocals Fri/Sat: 8pm/ PHILIP GLASS: The American Four Seasons Peter Oundjian, conductor JUN 2/4 BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique Robert McDuffie, violin BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2 JUN 9/11/12 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 André Watts, piano /

20 Cirque de la Symphonie Peter Serkin SEASON 1280 Peachtree St NE Suite 4074 Atlanta GA Thomas Sherwood Charles Settle Latonia Moore Augustin Hadelich Robert Spano Music Director Donald Runnicles Principal Guest Conductor Michael Krajewski Principal Pops Conductor Joseph Young Assistant Conductor and Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra aso.org/groups