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The Akron Symphony Orchestra and Akron Symphony Chorus will present Mozart's Great Mass on May 11 at EJ Thomas Hall. The performance will include Lili Boulanger's On a Spring Morning and Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin.

Mozart's Great Mass stands as a monumental testament to his genius and devout faith. The work embodies the grandeur of sacred music with its intricate choral writing, lush orchestration, and profound emotional depth. From delicate soprano solos to thunderous orchestral passages, the Mass captivates with its sublime beauty and spiritual fervor.

In this episode, Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Chorus Director Chris Albanese will discuss the upcoming performance, with musical excerpts from a 2006 performance of Mozart's Great Mass by the orchestra and chorus.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra and Akron Symphony Chorus will present Mozart's Great Mass on May 11, 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 Orchestra and Akron Symphony Chorus will present Mozart's Great Mass on May 11 at EJ Thomas Hall. The performance will include Lili Boulanger's On a Spring Morning and Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin.

Mozart's Great Mass stands as a monumental testament to his genius and devout faith. The work embodies the grandeur of sacred music with its intricate choral writing, lush orchestration, and profound emotional depth. From delicate soprano solos to thunderous orchestral passages, the Mass captivates with its sublime beauty and spiritual fervor. 

In this episode, Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Chorus Director Chris Albanese will discuss the upcoming performance, with musical excerpts from a 2006 performance of Mozart's Great Mass by the orchestra and chorus.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra and Akron Symphony Chorus will present Mozart's Great Mass on May 11, 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 present Tchaikovsky and Bowden with guest soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden on April 6 at EJ Thomas Hall. The performance will include Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on "Greensleeves", Jessie Montgomery's Strum, Jennifer Higdon's "Reel Time", and Julia Perry's Prelude for Strings.

The highlight of the evening will be the Ohio premiere of Bohemian Queen, a trumpet concerto composed by Clarice Assad and featuring classical trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden, who has been praised for her splendid, brilliant playing, and pure, refined, and warm tone.

In this episode, we are joined by Mary Elizabeth Bowden to discuss Bohemian Queen, which celebrates the surrealist painter Gertrude Abercrombie – "the queen of the bohemian artists" – whose life and art were entwined with such Chicago jazz scene legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan.

Classical trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden is a highly in-demand soloist, praised for her "splendid, brilliant" playing (Gramophone Magazine). A Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner, Opus Klassik Nominee, and Yamaha Performing Artist, Bowden works to establish a new repertoire for the trumpet through creative commissioning projects and award-winning albums. Learn more at maryelizabethbowden.com.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Tchaikovsky and Bowden on April 6, 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 present Tchaikovsky and Bowden with guest soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden on April 6 at EJ Thomas Hall. The performance will include Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on "Greensleeves", Jessie Montgomery's Strum, Jennifer Higdon's "Reel Time", and Julia Perry's Prelude for Strings.

The highlight of the evening will be the Ohio premiere of Bohemian Queen, a trumpet concerto composed by Clarice Assad and featuring classical trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden, who has been praised for her splendid, brilliant playing, and pure, refined, and warm tone.

In this episode, we are joined by Mary Elizabeth Bowden to discuss Bohemian Queen, which celebrates the surrealist painter Gertrude Abercrombie – "the queen of the bohemian artists" – whose life and art were entwined with such Chicago jazz scene legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan.

Classical trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden is a highly in-demand soloist, praised for her "splendid, brilliant" playing (Gramophone Magazine). A Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner, Opus Klassik Nominee, and Yamaha Performing Artist, Bowden works to establish a new repertoire for the trumpet through creative commissioning projects and award-winning albums. Learn more at maryelizabethbowden.com.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Tchaikovsky and Bowden on April 6, 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 present Bruckner's Fourth Symphony, nicknamed Romantic, on March 2 at EJ Thomas Hall.

Bruckner's composition, his first to receive widespread acclaim, showcases the composer's unique style and is filled with lyrical themes, expressive contrasts, splendid orchestration, glorious climaxes, and dramatic developments.

In the second episode of this two-part series, Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Matthew Mauro, acting principal horn, take a deeper dive into Bruckner's music.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Bruckner's Fourth Symphony, along with Wagner's Lohengrin Prelude, on March 2, 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 present Bruckner's Fourth Symphony, nicknamed Romantic, on March 2 at EJ Thomas Hall.

Bruckner's composition, his first to receive widespread acclaim, showcases the composer's unique style and is filled with lyrical themes, expressive contrasts, splendid orchestration, glorious climaxes, and dramatic developments. 

In the second episode of this two-part series, Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Matthew Mauro, acting principal horn, take a deeper dive into Bruckner's music. 

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Bruckner's Fourth Symphony, along with Wagner's Lohengrin Prelude, on March 2, 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 present Bruckner's Fourth Symphony, nicknamed Romantic, on March 2 at EJ Thomas Hall. Bruckner's composition, his first to receive widespread acclaim, showcases the composer's unique style and is filled with lyrical themes, expressive contrasts, splendid orchestration, glorious climaxes, and dramatic developments.

In the first episode of a two-part series, Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Matthew Mauro, acting principal horn, discuss Matt's career, and Matt shares some of his experiences with the audition process for an orchestra.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Bruckner's Fourth Symphony, along with Wagner's Lohengrin Prelude, on March 2, 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 present Bruckner's Fourth Symphony, nicknamed Romantic, on March 2 at EJ Thomas Hall. Bruckner's composition, his first to receive widespread acclaim, showcases the composer's unique style and is filled with lyrical themes, expressive contrasts, splendid orchestration, glorious climaxes, and dramatic developments. 

In the first episode of a two-part series, Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Matthew Mauro, acting principal horn, discuss Matt's career, and Matt shares some of his experiences with the audition process for an orchestra.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Bruckner's Fourth Symphony, along with Wagner's Lohengrin Prelude, on March 2, 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 and the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir will celebrate 30 years of music and fellowship during Gospel Meets Symphony on February 10 at EJ Thomas Hall.

Led by Maestro Christopher Wilkins and Gospel Meets Symphony Choirmaster Jonathon Turner, the evening will highlight the community spirit that has made GMS one of Northeast Ohio's most enduring musical traditions.

In this episode, Christopher, Jonathon and Brenda Justice, coordinator of choral programs at the Akron Symphony, discuss what the program means to Akron, share some memories of past performances, and talk about the upcoming concert.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra and the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir will present Gospel Meets Symphony on February 10, 7:30 pm, at EJ Thomas Hall. Tickets are available at akronsymphony.org.

The Akron Symphony and the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir will celebrate 30 years of music and fellowship during Gospel Meets Symphony on February 10 at EJ Thomas Hall.

Led by Maestro Christopher Wilkins and Gospel Meets Symphony Choirmaster Jonathon Turner, the evening will highlight the community spirit that has made GMS one of Northeast Ohio's most enduring musical traditions.

In this episode, Christopher, Jonathon and Brenda Justice,  coordinator of choral programs at the Akron Symphony, discuss what the program means to Akron, share some memories of past performances, and talk about the upcoming concert.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra and the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir will present Gospel Meets Symphony on February 10, 7:30 pm, at EJ Thomas Hall. Tickets are available at akronsymphony.org.