The Planets, Op. 32 by Gustav Holst
Conductor: Gemma New
Georgia State University Women's Chorus
University of Georgia Women's Glee Club

As an ardent observer of astrology and horoscopes, Gustav Holst composed The Planets between 1914-1916 as a series of "mood pieces" to reflect each planet's pe...

Rainphase by Salina Fisher
Conductor: Gemma New

Rainphase by Salina Fisher draws on characteristics of water to mirror the beauty and chaos of New Zealand rain. From precipitation to evaporation, the piece explores its complete lifecycle with a wide spectrum of timbres and rhythms to convey soun...

The full program curated by the Grammy®-nominated composer was carefully selected to shine a spotlight on local artists, including the Spelman and Morehouse College Glee Clubs. Conductor Jonathan Taylor Rush led the Orchestra in a program that featured works by Simon, known for imbuing a powerful...

The Isle of the Dead by Rachmaninoff
Conductor: Nathalie Stutzmann

ASO Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann delves into Rachmaninoff’s macabre tone poem The Isle of the Dead.

The full programming for this concert is below and available to view on ASO: Behind the Curtain.
BRAHMS: Nänie
BRAHMS: Schi...

Selections from Slavonic Dances by Dvořák
Conductor: Nathalie Stutzmann

The full programming for this concert is below and available to view on ASO Behind the Curtain:
BRAHMS: Nänie
BRAHMS: Schicksalslied
BRAHMS: Gesang der Parzen
RACHMANINOV: The Isle of the Dead
DVOŘÁK: Selections from Slavoni...

Cacophony of SpiritsCacophony of Spirits: A Cinematic Tone Poem by rising-star film composer Chanda Dancy.

The full program from this recorded concert is listed below and currently streaming on ASO: Behind the Curtain.
CHANDA DANCY: Cacophony of Spirits: A Cinematic Tone Poem
JOHN WILLIAMS: The ...

Symphony No. 3 by Florence Price
Conductor: Anthony Parnther

Anthony Parnther conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Symphony No. 3 by Arkansas-native Florence Price, who overcame racial and gender barriers to compose works performed by major American orchestras in the 1930s and 40s.

The fu...

Short Piece for Large Orchestra by Julia Perry
Conductor: David Danzmayr

A lively and somewhat raucous piece written by composer Julia Perry.

The full program from this recorded concert is listed below and available to watch on Behind the Curtain.
JULIA PERRY: Short Piece for Large Orchestra
R...

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra brings Prokofiev's 7th Symphony to life with David Danzmayr at the helm.

The full program from this recorded concert is listed below and available to watch on Behind the Curtain.
JULIA PERRY: Short Piece for Large Orchestra
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2
PROKOF...

Victim or victor, tragedy or triumph? We may never know the full backstory behind Ravel's "Boléro." But one thing is clear: the truth behind this hypnotic masterwork is darker than it seems.

Having never conducted Ravel's popular yet mysterious Boléro, Nathalie Stutzmann sets out on a personal q...

ASO Concertmaster David Coucheron leads the ASO in a special performance of Vivaldi's effervescent masterpiece, The Four Seasons. Antonio Vivaldi's classic set of four delightful violin concerti are his most popular compositions.

Nathalie Stutzmann wields the full might of the ASO and Chorus in Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven.

In her debut as Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Nathalie Stutzmann wields the full might of the ASO and Chorus in the watershed Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven. A splendorous ode to the human sp...

Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann brings her charisma to the podium this weekend, conducting Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony was written over a beautiful summer at the composer's home outside Moscow. While he struggled to get the piece off the ground — he said he thought he ...

Watch this third annual Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Celebration for some holiday cheer led by ASO Associate Conductor Jerry Hou and Guest Conductor William R. Langley. The holiday celebration will include selections from Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet "The Nutcracker," plus favorites like "Sl...