Concert: Masterworks 2
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NCDarko Butorac, conductor Adele Anthony, violin Beethoven Egmont Overture Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5, "Turkish" Schumann Symphony No. 4 In an evening of Austrian and German delights, the Asheville Symphony […]
Musical Feast: Wine, Roses and Ruiz
The Fitzgerald 288 Macon Ave, Asheville, NCAgain, in The Fitzgerald homes of Bolling Farmer and Joanne and Tom Parker, Michael Ruiz will perform piano magic. First, wine with Bolling, while observing a sweeping view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from her balcony. Then, strolling just a few feet to Joanne's and Tom's art-filled home for more wine and sweets. There, Michael […]
Musical Feast: Return to Perelandra with The Lonesome Road Band
Perelandra 31 Patriots Drive, AshevilleReturn to beautiful Perelandra for an evening highlighted by a fabulous bluegrass concert featuring Grammy-nominated J. Larry Keith and The Lonesome Road Band. They promise to provide great harmonies, funny stories, and an outstanding Blue Grass repertoire at the home of host, Jerry Reed Smith, owner of “Song of the Wood” in Black Mountain with […]
Musical Feast: From Folk to Baroque: enjoy dinner and a musical evening with acoustic guitarist Robin Bullock
The Ramble's Living Well Center 15 Hallett Court, Asheville, NCRobin Bullock, of "Swananoa Solistice" fame, and celebrated acoustic guitar, mandolin and cittern master folk musician, joins us this fall when the autumn beauty of The Ramble’s scenic woodlands provide the backdrop for a delectable Musical Feast. Robin blends the ancient folk melodies of Celtic lands, their American descendants, and the masterworks of the Baroque […]
Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NCMusical Feast: Historic Riverside Cemetery
Historic Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St., Asheville, NCAre you interested in a unique journey into Asheville’s past? An event that offers insight into the cultural diversity, architecture, religious customs and landscape design of our beloved city? Historic Riverside Cemetery is the answer! Founded August 4, 1885 as a garden-style cemetery and public park, the cemetery offers all of that and more. Gary […]
Chorus Concert: Bernstein’s 100th Birthday
Arden Presbyterian ChurchBernstein Chichester Psalms Bernstein Missa Brevis Bernstein Choruses from Candide Bernstein Medley from West Side Story Asheville Symphony Chorus
Musical Feast: The Vision of Vasilik
Eliada Home and School 2 Compton Drive, Asheville, NCWatch Ann demonstrate her amazing technique with watercolors and enjoy a delicious lunch! Highly skilled artist/painter, Ann Vasilik, will captivate you with the magic of watercolor as her transparent washes begin to reveal a favorite image of Asheville. Watch as the artist brings our fair city’s ambient glory to life right before of your eyes. […]
Musical Feast: Chip Reflects on “Rhapsody”
Posana 1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NCChip Kaufman is back by popular demand and just in time to entertain you about George Gershwin, one of the composers featured in the upcoming Masterworks concert. If you don’t already know Chip from his work at WCQS, from his informative Symphony Talks and from “Behind the Notes”, here is a great opportunity to become […]
Symphony Talk: Darko Butorac with soloist Aaron Diehl, piano (Bates, Gershwin, Ellington)
Reuter Center (UNCA) 1 Campus View Rd., Asheville, NCConcert: Masterworks 3
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NCBates Mothership Ellington New World A-Comin’ Gershwin Variations on “I Got Rhythm” Ellington Harlem Gershwin An American in Paris Aaron Diehl, piano
Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra
Asheville High School Auditorium 419 McDowell St., Asheville, NCNew Year’s Eve: Cirque Musica
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NCCirque Musica presents Crescendo with the Asheville Symphony Cirque Musica blends the grace and skill of the world’s greatest cirque performers with the stunning symphonic music of your Asheville Symphony.
Musical Feast: Celtic Caprice
Home of Ann & Jerry McLellanFor a terrific winter’s-day diversion, we offer an enchanting house concert with a whimsical twist. Come to the McLellan’s home in Kenilworth for lunch, be swept away with the music of the Celtic harp and, just for fun, a demonstration of “Fairy Hair”. For the occasion, award-winning Celtic harpist, Sue Richards, will offer a concert […]
Guild Program: Marketing the Music
St. Mark's Lutheran Church 135 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NCJoin us on Thursday, January 17th at 10 a.m. for an Asheville Symphony Guild Program about what goes into marketing the Asheville Symphony. From setting each season’s look, to video and photo shoots with the Maestro, to managing the symphony’s social media presence — learn about all the methods being used to spread the word […]
Symphony Talk: Ward Stare, Conductor with soloist Daniel Kaler, cello (Offenbach, Saint-Saëns, Poulenc, Berlioz)
Reuter Center (UNCA) 1 Campus View Rd., Asheville, NCConcert: Masterworks 4
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NCOffenbach Overture to Gaîté Parisienne Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 Poulenc Gloria Berlioz La Marseillaise Asheville Symphony Chorus Daniel Kaler, cello Laura Strickling, soprano
Musical Feast: Eat Your Art Out
Blue Spiral 1 38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NCJoin us for dinner in the warm atmosphere of Blue Spiral 1 Gallery. John Cram, a leader in Asheville’s downtown Renaissance, recognized the need for a premier showcase for artists and crafts people in the heart of the city. His vision has proved to be prescient. John and his team – Michael Maness, Director, and […]
Guild Program: Conducting – The Art of Persuasion, Commanding the Invisible Instrument
Asheville Symphony Office 27 College Place, Asheville, NCDr. Melodie Galloway will give a presentation on the craft of musical conducting, both instrumental and choral, using contemporary examples and techniques. The role women have historically played in the industry will also be discussed, including the work of Nadia Boulanger and Baltimore Symphony's Marin Alsop. Bio: Melodie Galloway holds a Master’s degree from Florida […]
Symphony Talk: Guest Conductor with soloist Alexi Kenney, violin (Kodály, Dvořák, Beethoven)
Reuter Center (UNCA) 1 Campus View Rd., Asheville, NCConcert: Masterworks 5
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NCKodály Dances of Galánta Dvořák Violin Concerto Beethoven Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” Alexi Kenney, violin
Musical Feast: The Magic Flute, an Encore
The Home of Ann and Jon KemskeReturn to the Golden Age of Elegance and enjoy an intimate dinner in a wonderfully restored part of downtown Asheville’s past – The Aston. Your hosts Ann and Jon Kemske welcome you to their charming condo and offer drinks and appetizers with lovely music from the “magic” flute of Dilshad Posnock of the Asheville Symphony. […]
Musical Feast: The Magic Flute, an Encore
The Home of Ann and Jon KemskeReturn to the Golden Age of Elegance and enjoy an intimate dinner in a wonderfully restored part of downtown Asheville’s past – The Aston. Your hosts Ann and Jon Kemske welcome you to their charming condo and offer drinks and appetizers with lovely music from the “magic” flute of Dilshad Posnock of the Asheville Symphony. […]
Piano Recital
Central United Methodist ChurchLang Gravity for piano Four Hands Schubert Sonata in C Major for Piano Four Hands, “Grand Duo” Lang After Gravity for Two Pianos Brahms Sonata in F Minor for Two Pianos Shai Wosner & Orion Weiss, piano
Symphony Talk: Darko Butorac with soloist Garrick Olsson, piano (Mozart, Rachmaninoff)
Location to be announced.
Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NCConcert: Masterworks 6
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NCMozart Symphony No. 25 Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
Musical Feast: Featuring…Denise Kiernan!
Home of Nancy and Ron EdgertonHave you met your Asheville neighbor, Denise Kiernan? Next spring, Musical Feasts will offer you an amazing opportunity to meet and talk with this New York Times Best Selling Author! Denise has served as chief writer for the television show Who Wants to be a Millionaire and has won countless awards and acclaim for her […]