Unorchestrated

On this special installment of Unorchestrated, we're sharing the insight and depth of mastery behind Gustav Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony– presented by the one and only Benjamin Zander. An infectiously enthusiastic communicator, Benjamin Zander delves into Mahler 2, taking listeners on a journey through the symphony in a highly engaging and informative discussion complete with an updated heartfelt introduction with Maestro Christopher Wilkins. Benjamin Zander is a passionate conductor and speaker, as well as the longtime musical director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra where he has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards for Best Orchestral Performance. Ahead of the Akron Symphony Orchestra's upcoming performance of Mahler 2, he says the following: "Nobody can hear the Resurrection symphony without being moved to their very core, and that is definitely going to be the case on March 1st"

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will be performing Mahler Symphony No.2 "Resurrection" on March 1st at E.J. Thomas Hall at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now and available at akronsymphony.org

Original discussion released in 2013 on Linn Records.

On this special installment of Unorchestrated, we're sharing the insight and depth of mastery behind Gustav Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony– presented by the one and only Benjamin Zander. An infectiously enthusiastic communicator, Benjamin Zander delves into Mahler 2, taking listeners on a journey through the symphony in a highly engaging and informative discussion complete with an updated heartfelt introduction with Maestro Christopher Wilkins. Benjamin Zander is a passionate conductor and speaker, as well as the longtime musical director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra where he has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards for Best Orchestral Performance. Ahead of the Akron Symphony Orchestra's upcoming performance of Mahler 2, he says the following: "Nobody can hear the Resurrection symphony without being moved to their very core, and that is definitely going to be the case on March 1st"

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will be performing Mahler Symphony No.2 "Resurrection" on March 1st at E.J. Thomas Hall at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now and available at akronsymphony.org

Original discussion released in 2013 on Linn Records.

The Akron Symphony continues its 71st season on January 18th with a celebration of 100 years of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Joining us is Akron's own piano virtuoso: Theron Brown. On this episode of Unorchestrated, we're excited to be joined by none other than the man of the evening himself.

The Akron Symphony continues its 71st season on January 18th with a celebration of 100 years of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Joining us is Akron's own piano virtuoso: Theron Brown. On this episode of Unorchestrated, we're excited to be joined by none other than the man of the evening himself.

The Akron Symphony continues its 71st season on November 16th with a marquee pairing of two wonderfully bright and joyful pieces — Ralph Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending, and Schubert's Fifth Symphony.

On this episode of Unorchestrated, we're excited to be joined by none other than our violin soloist tasked with taking on one of today's most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire: The wonderfully talented Bethlehem Kelley!

The Akron Symphony continues its 71st season on November 16th with a marquee pairing of two wonderfully bright and joyful pieces — Ralph Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending, and Schubert's Fifth Symphony.

On this episode of Unorchestrated, we're excited to be joined by none other than our violin soloist tasked with taking on one of today's most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire: The wonderfully talented Bethlehem Kelley!

The Akron Symphony continues its 71st season with Gustav Holst's The Planets on October 19 at EJ Thomas Hall. The evening will also feature performances of Charles Ives' The Unanswered Question, Franz Liszt's Les Preludes, and Methuselah, a co-commissioned work by Gity Razaz.

Gity is an Iranian-American composer whose music has been referred to as "ravishing and engulfing" by the New York Times, and, of an "uncompromising beauty" by BBC Music Magazine.

In this episode, we sit down with Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Gity to discuss Methuselah, along with more about this celestial-packed concert evening.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Holst's The Planets on October 19, 7:30 pm, at EJ Thomas Hall. The Preview from the Podium begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at akronsymphony.org.

The Akron Symphony continues its 71st season with Gustav Holst's The Planets on October 19 at EJ Thomas Hall. The evening will also feature performances of Charles Ives' The Unanswered Question, Franz Liszt's Les Preludes, and Methuselah, a co-commissioned work by Gity Razaz. 

Gity is an Iranian-American composer whose music has been referred to as "ravishing and engulfing" by the New York Times, and, of an "uncompromising beauty" by BBC Music Magazine.

In this episode, we sit down with Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Gity to discuss Methuselah, along with more about this celestial-packed concert evening. 

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Holst's The Planets on October 19, 7:30 pm, at EJ Thomas Hall. The Preview from the Podium begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at akronsymphony.org. 

The Akron Symphony will open its new season with Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto on September 21 at EJ Thomas Hall. The evening will also feature a performance of George Chadwick's Jubilee and Florence Price's Symphony No. 3.

In this episode, we sit down with Music Director Christopher Wilkins and guest pianist Gabriela Martinez to discuss one of the most celebrated works in the piano repertoire. The concerto is renowned for its sweeping melodies, emotional depth, and technical demands, showcasing the pianist's virtuosity. This work not only solidified Rachmaninoff's reputation as a composer but also redefined the Romantic concerto with its expressive power.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto, featuring Gabriella Martinez, on September 21 7:30 pm, at EJ Thomas Hall. The Preview from the Podium begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at akronsymphony.org.

Musical excerpts are from a performance by Gabriela Martinez with the Simón Bolívar Orchestra in 2023.

The Akron Symphony will open its new season with Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto on September 21 at EJ Thomas Hall. The evening will also feature a performance of George Chadwick's Jubilee and Florence Price's Symphony No. 3.

In this episode, we sit down with Music Director Christopher Wilkins and guest pianist Gabriela Martinez to discuss one of the most celebrated works in the piano repertoire. The concerto is renowned for its sweeping melodies, emotional depth, and technical demands, showcasing the pianist's virtuosity. This work not only solidified Rachmaninoff's reputation as a composer but also redefined the Romantic concerto with its expressive power.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto, featuring Gabriella Martinez, on September 21 7:30 pm, at EJ Thomas Hall. The Preview from the Podium begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at akronsymphony.org.

Musical excerpts are from a performance by Gabriela Martinez with the Simón Bolívar Orchestra  in 2023.