America @ 250: Spano Conducts Rachmaninoff + Bernstein

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America @ 250: Spano Conducts Rachmaninoff + Bernstein

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Date
Apr 30 - May 2, 2026
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Atlanta Symphony Hall
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April 30, 2026
Thursday at 8:00PM

May 2, 2026
Saturday at 8:00PM

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The incomparable Stephen Hough, one of the greatest players of our time, returns to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 1. Music Director Laureate Robert Spano returns to conduct a pair of Bernstein symphonies over a two-week residency. This week's concert shines a spotlight on the ASO brass in Bernstein's tumultuous Jeremiah Symphony, based on the Biblical prophet. The Orchestra welcomes the Grammy® Award-winning mezzo-soprano Kelley O'Connor.

Program

Christopher TheofanidisOn the Bridge of the Eternal
Bernstein Symphony No. 1, "Jeremiah"
RachmaninoffPiano Concerto No. 1

Featured Artists

Music Director Laureate

Stephen Hough (credit Sim Canetty-Clarke)

Kelley O'Connor

Kelley O'Connor

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

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