BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Asheville Symphony Guild - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Asheville Symphony Guild REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20250601T212004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T212007Z UID:10000958-1778007600-1778007600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:ALT ASO @ Highland Brewing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/alt-aso-highland-brewing-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260224T021434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T000613Z UID:10000994-1778088600-1778095800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Raise a Glass and Toast the New Concertmaster! DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the beautiful home of Kathryn Long and Axel Graumann at Biltmore Lake for an intimate Musical Feast with Brian Allen\, Asheville Symphony’s new First Concertmaster. We’ll be popping corks from two of our favorite corners of Europe—the Loire Valley in France and the Prosecco Hills of northern Italy—regions celebrated for their lively sparkling wines and deep culinary traditions. These sparkling wines will be paired with small plates and desserts inspired by the cuisines of each region. Brian will share stories from the concert stage and reflections on his musical journey\, offering a personal glimpse into the life of a concertmaster and the world behind the orchestra. Come for the bubbles\, savor the flavors\, enjoy the conversation\, and help support the Asheville Symphony in an evening where European elegance meets Asheville hospitality.  \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Dr. Brian Allen \n\n\n\nVenue/Location: Home of Kathryn Long and Axel Graumann \n\n\n\nLead Liaisons: Kathryn Long and Axel Graumann  \n\n\n\nCo-hosts: Cliff Albertson and Anne Jarema\, Sarah Van Gunten\, and Honey and Howard Solomon  \n\n\n\nSuggested Attire: Casual URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/raise-a-glass-and-toast-the-new-concertmaster/ LOCATION:Home of Kathryn Long and Axel Graumann CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brian-Allen_-Courtesy-of-Brian-Allen-1-800x534-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20250601T212237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T212239Z UID:10000959-1778612400-1778612400@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Piano Recital with Awadagin Pratt\, Piano DESCRIPTION:First Baptist Church URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/piano-recital-with-awadagin-pratt-piano/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20251210T190015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T174303Z UID:10000992-1778779800-1778787000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Awadagin and Appetizers: Updated to Adam & Appetizers! DESCRIPTION:The original soloist on this program\, Awadagin Pratt\, had to withdraw from this engagement due to unforeseen circumstances. In Awadagin’s stead\, we are excited to announce that pianist Adam Golka will perform this piano recital and appear as soloist during Masterworks 7: Unbroken on May 16\, 2026. Asheville audiences last experienced Adam in October\, 2022 as part of the Symphony’s Masterworks Series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce that the fabulous pianist Adam Golka will be the guest artist at theMasterworks 7 concert. Adam will also be our guest artist for the May 14 Feast and will sharehis thoughts on the upcoming performance and his experiences as a soloist.Join us in The Ramble at the lovely new home of Jill Vargo and Tony Sciara. Enjoy catered hors d’oeuvres along with a glass of wine as we toast a successful Masterworks season finale. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for your ongoing support of The Asheville Symphony! \n\n\n\nHosts: Mary & Jack Anderson\, Bolling Farmer\, Marcie Owenby & Adarrell Gadsden\, Mary & Jim Kirby\, Sue & George Luther\, Jennifer Marlowe & Kevin Pasarilla\, Jim Thompson\, Jill Vargo & Tony Sciara\, Olivia & Gary Zahler \n\n\n\nSuggested Attire:  Business and Business Casual URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/awadagin-and-appetizers-an-evening-with-a-musical-luminary/ CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/048-adam-golka-hi-res-jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20250601T205232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T205234Z UID:10000949-1778940000-1778961600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 7: Unbroken DESCRIPTION:Featuring Awadagin Pratt\, Piano \n\n\n\nConcerts at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.\, First Baptist Church URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-7-unbroken/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T173000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260301T193321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T172558Z UID:10000995-1779384600-1779384600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Guild Annual Meeting & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Asheville Symphony Guild Annual Meeting & Dinner \n\n\n\nEach year\, the Guild Board and President close the season with a heartfelt celebration of our membership—everyone who shows up\, pitches in\, and helps the Asheville Symphony flourish. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we invite you to a special evening gathering and dinner at the Country Club of Asheville. Join your fellow Guild members on the veranda for a refreshing beverage\, followed by a plated\, sit-down dinner of your choice. \n\n\n\nWe will reflect on the year’s accomplishments\, look ahead to future plans\, hear updates from board members\, and welcome the newly elected board. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we make the Asheville Symphony compelling and impactful! \n\n\n\nPlease bring your best friend and join the celebration—it won’t be the same without you! \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday May 21st at 5:30 How much: Cost is $45 per personWhere: Location; Country Club of Asheville\, 170 Windsor Rd Asheville\, NC  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu \n\n\n\nSalad: McConnell; organic mixed greens/ carrot/tomato/radish/red onion/cucumber/house vinaigrette– or –Classic Ceasar\, dressed romaine\, parmesan and croutons  \n\n\n\nRolls and Butter \n\n\n\nChoose one entrée per person.Each entrée comes with sides of au gratin potatoes and spring asparagus. \n\n\n\nGrilled Honey Pecan Chicken– or –Grilled Salmon with Citrus Beurre Blanc– or –Stir fried Asian tofu with seasonal veggies on a bed of Jasmine rice. \n\n\n\nDessert: Flourless Chocolaty-Fudge Cake \n\n\n\nIced tea\, Coffee and Water \n\n\n\nPlease contact Barbara Hume for questions:  415 810 6053 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTickets for this event are currently only available to members. If you have an active membership\, be sure to login to purchase tickets. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/guild-annual-meeting-dinner/ LOCATION:Country Club of Asheville\, 170 Windsor Road\, Asheville 28804\, NC\, 28803\, United States CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image.jpeg GEO:35.6406732;-82.5551882 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Country Club of Asheville 170 Windsor Road Asheville 28804 NC 28803 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=170 Windsor Road:geo:-82.5551882,35.6406732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260606T181904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T181906Z UID:10001033-1784023200-1784026800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Symphony Guild Board Meeting URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/14209/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260606T182106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T182107Z UID:10001034-1784026800-1784030400@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Musical Feasts Planning & Committee Meeting URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/14210/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T220000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260525T191931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T182706Z UID:10000997-1788721200-1788732000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Symphony in the park DESCRIPTION:Join the Asheville Symphony for a spectacular night of music under the stars at the beloved Symphony in the Park! This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/symphony-in-the-park-5/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Symphony-in-the-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192249Z UID:10001007-1790431200-1790431200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 1: Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorJakob Aumiller\, piano \n\n\n\nWhat does genius look like? Often it looks like community. Brahms crafted his exuberant First Piano Concerto through years of collaboration with close friends and mentors\, including Clara Schumann who inspired the concerto’s dreamy second movement. Beethoven’s relentless Seventh Symphony — a personal favorite of his with its unyielding rhythmic drive — premiered at a charity concert performed by an orchestra of friends and fellow composers. Both works emerged from profound creative kinship and community\, proof that greatness rarely stands alone. \n\n\n\nBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/mw1-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T190152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192257Z UID:10001008-1790452800-1790452800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 1: Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorJakob Aumiller\, piano \n\n\n\nWhat does genius look like? Often it looks like community. Brahms crafted his exuberant First Piano Concerto through years of collaboration with close friends and mentors\, including Clara Schumann who inspired the concerto’s dreamy second movement. Beethoven’s relentless Seventh Symphony — a personal favorite of his with its unyielding rhythmic drive — premiered at a charity concert performed by an orchestra of friends and fellow composers. Both works emerged from profound creative kinship and community\, proof that greatness rarely stands alone. \n\n\n\nBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-1-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T191423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T191424Z UID:10001009-1791313200-1791313200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:ALT ASO: Balkan Brass Meets NOLA DESCRIPTION:ALT ASO is where the Asheville Symphony gets weird in the best way: genre chaos\, guaranteed. These on-the-road concerts blend classical music with diverse genres\, collaborators\, and settings\, creating unique concert experiences that are fresh\, bold\, and built for curious listeners. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/alt-aso-balkan-brass-meets-nola/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ALT-1-1-800x800-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T191844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192041Z UID:10001010-1792245600-1792245600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 2: Nightfall DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorJoseph Conyers\, double bass \n\n\n\nThere is a serene kind of beauty found only at twilight\, when the landscape cedes to legend; this program lingers in these wild places at their most untamed and fragile. Anna Clyne’s stormy nocturne gathers “every shred of the luminous past” like “a naked woman running mad through the pure night.” Tan Dun’s spiritually cinematic Wolf Totem summons the mythical Mongolian wolf from the grasslands. Sibelius’s devastating Fifth conjures the inscrutable patterns of the aurora. Three works that find beauty in loss\, solace in vast spaces\, and mystery in the gathering dark. \n\n\n\nClyne: This Midnight HourTan: Contrabass Concerto: Wolf TotemSibelius: Symphony No. 5 URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-2-nightfall/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T192021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192033Z UID:10001011-1792267200-1792267200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 2: Nightfall DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorJoseph Conyers\, double bass \n\n\n\nThere is a serene kind of beauty found only at twilight\, when the landscape cedes to legend; this program lingers in these wild places at their most untamed and fragile. Anna Clyne’s stormy nocturne gathers “every shred of the luminous past” like “a naked woman running mad through the pure night.” Tan Dun’s spiritually cinematic Wolf Totem summons the mythical Mongolian wolf from the grasslands. Sibelius’s devastating Fifth conjures the inscrutable patterns of the aurora. Three works that find beauty in loss\, solace in vast spaces\, and mystery in the gathering dark. \n\n\n\nClyne: This Midnight HourTan: Contrabass Concerto: Wolf TotemSibelius: Symphony No. 5 URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-2-nightfall-2/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T192448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192449Z UID:10001012-1793646000-1793646000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:ALT ASO: Jazz & Pop DESCRIPTION:ALT ASO is where the Asheville Symphony gets weird in the best way: genre chaos\, guaranteed. These on-the-road concerts blend classical music with diverse genres\, collaborators\, and settings\, creating unique concert experiences that are fresh\, bold\, and built for curious listeners. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/alt-aso-jazz-pop/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ALT-2-1-800x800-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T193529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193530Z UID:10001016-1794664800-1794664800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 3: Double Take DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorInna Faliks\, minimoog  \n\n\n\nSome moments demand a double take: Romeo catching sight of Juliet across a crowded ballroom\, a synthesizer taking the stage where the piano should be. This program explores impossible and intoxicating pairings. Sergei Prokofiev conjures Shakespeare’s star-crossed tragedy in all its beauty and brutality — forbidden love\, violent delights\, and violent ends. Grandson Gabriel Prokofiev offers his own unlikely pairing with the first-ever concerto for Asheville’s own Minimoog\, where acid house collides with the classical and shattering convention becomes a family tradition. \n\n\n\nKabalevsky: Overture from Colas BreugnonGabriel Prokofiev: Concerto for Minimoog Synthesizer and OrchestraSergei Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet Suite URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-3-double-take/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T193633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193634Z UID:10001017-1794686400-1794686400@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 3: Double Take DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorInna Faliks\, minimoog  \n\n\n\nSome moments demand a double take: Romeo catching sight of Juliet across a crowded ballroom\, a synthesizer taking the stage where the piano should be. This program explores impossible and intoxicating pairings. Sergei Prokofiev conjures Shakespeare’s star-crossed tragedy in all its beauty and brutality — forbidden love\, violent delights\, and violent ends. Grandson Gabriel Prokofiev offers his own unlikely pairing with the first-ever concerto for Asheville’s own Minimoog\, where acid house collides with the classical and shattering convention becomes a family tradition. \n\n\n\nKabalevsky: Overture from Colas BreugnonGabriel Prokofiev: Concerto for Minimoog Synthesizer and OrchestraSergei Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet Suite URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-3-double-take-2/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T200558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T200559Z UID:10001026-1794942000-1794942000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Solo Piano Showcase with Inna Faliks DESCRIPTION:Inna Faliks\, piano \n\n\n\nDescribed by The New Yorker as “adventurous and passionate\,” our Masterworks 3 guest artist presents a program featuring works by Schumann\, Beethoven\, and Chopin\, all showcasing her poetic and communicative style. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/solo-piano-showcase-with-inna-faliks/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Faliks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T192641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192733Z UID:10001013-1796151600-1796151600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:ALT ASO: Broadway & Great American Songbook DESCRIPTION:ALT ASO is where the Asheville Symphony gets weird in the best way: genre chaos\, guaranteed. These on-the-road concerts blend classical music with diverse genres\, collaborators\, and settings\, creating unique concert experiences that are fresh\, bold\, and built for curious listeners. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/alt-aso-broadway-great-american-songbook/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ALT-3-1-800x800-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T200825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T200826Z UID:10001027-1797688800-1797688800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Handel’s Messiah DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorJessica Beebe\, sopranoKristen Dubenion-Smith\, altoBen Gulley\, tenorSam Dhobhany\, bassThe Asheville Symphony Chorus \n\n\n\nCelebrate the holiday season with the might and emotional weight of Handel’s iconic Messiah\, featuring the Asheville Symphony Chorus\, four incredible soloists\, and your Asheville Symphony. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/handels-messiah-2/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Messiah.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T200920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T200948Z UID:10001028-1797710400-1797710400@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Handel’s Messiah DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorJessica Beebe\, sopranoKristen Dubenion-Smith\, altoBen Gulley\, tenorSam Dhobhany\, bassThe Asheville Symphony Chorus \n\n\n\nCelebrate the holiday season with the might and emotional weight of Handel’s iconic Messiah\, featuring the Asheville Symphony Chorus\, four incredible soloists\, and your Asheville Symphony. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/handels-messiah-3/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Messiah.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T192959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193013Z UID:10001014-1800385200-1800385200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:ALT ASO: Bayou to Appalachian Roots DESCRIPTION:ALT ASO is where the Asheville Symphony gets weird in the best way: genre chaos\, guaranteed. These on-the-road concerts blend classical music with diverse genres\, collaborators\, and settings\, creating unique concert experiences that are fresh\, bold\, and built for curious listeners. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/alt-aso-bayou-to-appalachian-roots/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ALT-4-1-800x800-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T201139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T201140Z UID:10001029-1801339200-1801339200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Carmina Burana with Immersive Projection Art DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorJana McIntyre\, soprano Andrew Morstein\, tenorCrag Vern\, baritoneAdam Larsen\, projection art \n\n\n\nJoin your Asheville Symphony and the Asheville Symphony Chorus for a truly unique and immersive way to experience Carl Orff’s epic masterpiece\, one of the most popular and widely performed works of the 20th century. The Thomas Wolfe Auditorium will be bathed in projection art by Adam Larsen\, creating a truly immersive experience throughout the auditorium. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/carmina-burana-with-immersive-projection-art/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Carmina-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T193834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193835Z UID:10001018-1803132000-1803132000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 4: London DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorZlatomir Fung\, cello \n\n\n\nThis program honors the British talent for holding gravity and levity in the same hand. Britten opens with melodies from his childhood\, reimagined years later. Shostakovich’s cello concerto follows with biting intensity — lyrical\, ruthless\, and unapologetically demanding. Pärt offers an austere meditation on loss\, inspired by the “unusual purity” of Britten’s music. Haydn closes with his final symphony\, composed in London\, ending not in sentiment\, but in triumphant joy. Four composers\, four sharply different voices\, united by the British knack for making contradictions feel perfectly sensible. \n\n\n\nBritten: Simple SymphonyShostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1Pärt: Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin BrittenHaydn: Symphony No. 104\, “London” URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-4-london/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW4-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T193932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193933Z UID:10001019-1803153600-1803153600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 4: London DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorZlatomir Fung\, cello \n\n\n\nThis program honors the British talent for holding gravity and levity in the same hand. Britten opens with melodies from his childhood\, reimagined years later. Shostakovich’s cello concerto follows with biting intensity — lyrical\, ruthless\, and unapologetically demanding. Pärt offers an austere meditation on loss\, inspired by the “unusual purity” of Britten’s music. Haydn closes with his final symphony\, composed in London\, ending not in sentiment\, but in triumphant joy. Four composers\, four sharply different voices\, united by the British knack for making contradictions feel perfectly sensible. \n\n\n\nBritten: Simple SymphonyShostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1Pärt: Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin BrittenHaydn: Symphony No. 104\, “London” URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-4-london-2/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW4-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T193248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193249Z UID:10001015-1804791600-1804791600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:ALT ASO: 80s Prom @ The Orange Peel DESCRIPTION:ALT ASO is where the Asheville Symphony gets weird in the best way: genre chaos\, guaranteed. These on-the-road concerts blend classical music with diverse genres\, collaborators\, and settings\, creating unique concert experiences that are fresh\, bold\, and built for curious listeners. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/alt-aso-80s-prom-the-orange-peel/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ALT-5-1-800x800-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T194224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T194225Z UID:10001020-1805551200-1805551200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 5: Dedication DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorJeffrey Whaley\, hornTade Addis\, organ  \n\n\n\n“What I have here accomplished\, I will never achieve again.” Saint-Saëns knew his Organ Symphony was his pinnacle: a monumental work that gathers everything he had to give and the perfect centerpiece for a centennial milestone. As First Baptist Church of Asheville marks its 100th anniversary\, we celebrate with a program worthy of the occasion: Respighi’s Gli Uccelli (written the year the church was dedicated)\, Glière’s soaring horn concerto\, and Saint-Saëns’s masterpiece on the sanctuary organ. With guest artists from our own community\, we are proud to celebrate a century of artistry\, faith\, and connection. \n\n\n\nRespighi: Gli Uccelli (The Birds)Glière: Concerto for HornSaint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3\, “Organ” URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-5-dedication/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW5-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T194323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T194324Z UID:10001021-1805572800-1805572800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 5: Dedication DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorJeffrey Whaley\, hornTade Addis\, organ  \n\n\n\n“What I have here accomplished\, I will never achieve again.” Saint-Saëns knew his Organ Symphony was his pinnacle: a monumental work that gathers everything he had to give and the perfect centerpiece for a centennial milestone. As First Baptist Church of Asheville marks its 100th anniversary\, we celebrate with a program worthy of the occasion: Respighi’s Gli Uccelli (written the year the church was dedicated)\, Glière’s soaring horn concerto\, and Saint-Saëns’s masterpiece on the sanctuary organ. With guest artists from our own community\, we are proud to celebrate a century of artistry\, faith\, and connection. \n\n\n\nRespighi: Gli Uccelli (The Birds)Glière: Concerto for HornSaint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3\, “Organ” URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-5-dedication-2/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW5-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T201316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T201318Z UID:10001030-1807815600-1807815600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Aaron Diehl Trio DESCRIPTION:Known from their Jazz at Lincoln Center performances\, Diehl’s trio builds a program for piano\, bass\, and drums and explores the creation of musically diverse environments. The ensemble unites jazz standards with classical music\, bringing them into focus and infusing them with Diehl’s trademark brilliance. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/aaron-diehl-trio/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T091253 CREATED:20260526T194722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T194723Z UID:10001022-1807970400-1807970400@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Masterworks 6: Marquee DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductorAaron Diehl\, piano \n\n\n\nNew York isn’t just the setting\, it’s a main character. Experience 1930s and 40s Manhattan through music that moves like the city itself: brassy\, fast-talking\, tender when it counts\, and always on the move. Gershwin’s concerto for piano swings between Charleston rhythm and back-alley blues\, while On the Town embodies subway rush\, park-bench hush\, and Times Square buzz. Gypsy lifts the curtain\, and Porgy & Bess — a defining American work rooted in Black musical tradition — brings the program home\, showcasing Broadway in its prime: glamour and grit\, lights blazing\, and the city wide awake. \n\n\n\nStyne: Overture from GypsyGershwin: Concerto in F for Piano and OrchestraBernstein: Three Dance Episodes from On the TownGershwin: Symphonic Picture from Porgy & Bess URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-6-marquee/ CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW6-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR