The Planets

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The Planets

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Date
Feb 1 - 3, 2024
Venue
Atlanta Symphony Hall & Box Office
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February 1, 2024
Thursday at 8:00PM

February 3, 2024
Saturday at 8:00PM

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This week delivers an acoustic riot of color conjured by the musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The “fiery young sensation” (ArtsATL) Gemma New returns as guest conductor for Gustav Holst’s off-world delight The Planets. Based on astrology, this irresistible concert suite enchanted audiences at its 1918 debut and has inspired spin-offs ever since, from church singing to Star Wars. Also, on the concert, planet Earth makes a dazzling appearance alongside the ASO percussion section in Salina Fisher’s beautifully atmospheric opener Rainphase. And Adam Schoenberg makes a plea for planetary healing in his 2019 piece Losing Earth, which explores the world’s oldest musical instruments (after the voice) with ASO Principal Percussionist Joseph Petrasek.

Program

Featured Artists

Joseph Petrasek

Principal Percussion

Georgia State University Women's Chorus

Georgia State University Women's Chorus

University of Georgia Women's Glee Club

University of Georgia Women's Glee Club

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Getting into video game mode here at the ASO for Heroes: A Video Game Symphony tonight and tomorrow! 🎶🎮 Chance Gompert, trombone #atlantasymphonyorchestra #atlantasymphony #lovemyaso #videogamemusic #thingstodoinatlanta @heroes_symphony

HBCU AccessFest: College, Career and Community Fair is almost here! We hope to see you tomorrow (Saturday, September 16)! The ASO’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Brandi Hoyos told us all about the event and what to expect (spoiler alert: on-site acceptances for qualified college applicants, career resources galore—and food and fun for the whole community!) The event is happening rain or shine, so please come join us at The Woodruff Arts Center from 12-6pm. Presented by Delta Air Lines and Invesco QQQ.

Get ready for the iconic Black Panther Live in Concert THIS WEEKEND! Watch the ASO perform the film score alongside the movie on a 40-foot screen in Symphony Hall. Anthony Parnther (@anthony_parnther) returns to lead the Orchestra, and the performance will also feature tama player Massamba Diop! 🎟 at link in bio #lovemyaso #atlantasymphony #atlantasymphonyorchestra #wakandaforever #filmmusic #thingstodoinatlanta

This Saturday at HBCU AccessFest, don’t miss #InvescoQQQ How Not to Suck at Money Financial Education Conversation from 3-4pm in the Rich Theatre! Join us for an important conversation between HBCU Alumni and Atlanta business leaders as they talk about money realities for students, young professionals and beyond through their own formative money experiences and lessons learned.

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Explore options for your future at HBCU AccessFest: College, Career and Community Fair! Presented by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, this free event is open to the public and will include a college fair featuring over 30 HBCUs, interactive booths, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Connect with Black-owned businesses and community organizations, enjoy food trucks, and more. Presented by Delta Air Lines and Invesco QQQ. 🗓 September 16, 12-6pm, at The Woodruff Arts Center. Info at link in bio! #HBCUAccessFest

The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra is assembling for the first time this season! Follow along in our stories today to see what they’re up to during their kick-off retreat. 🎶

August 24 marks Ukraine’s 32nd Independence Day. ASO violinist Olga Shpitko hails from L’viv, and we are honored to share her performance of Ukraine’s national anthem today. 🇺🇦

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Announcing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performing Nicholas Hooper’s complete score while the full film plays on the big screen on February 8, 9, & 10. #HarryPotterinConcert @CineConcerts

Did you know that July 31 is Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day? ASO bassist and composer Michael Kurth is also an avid collector of musical instruments, and in honor of the day, we had him bring some in for show-and-tell. Some of these instruments are uncommon in symphonic music and are heard more often in other genres, but others are truly one of a kind! (Violimba, anyone?) #uncommoninstrumentawarenessday

𝑶𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 your holidays now! Our Christmas in July sale is on, and you can save 15% on your favorite holiday concerts featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Use the passcode JULY before July 21 at 11:59pm ET! View the list of discounted concerts at link in bio.

A week ago, the world lost legendary pianist André Watts. Watts made his Atlanta Symphony Orchestra debut in 1976 and returned to our stage often over the course of his extraordinary career—including recording Tchaikovsky's first piano concerto and Saint-Saëns' second with the ASO in 1995. We are grateful to have had these opportunities to create music with him, and send deepest condolences to his loved ones. (Pictured: Watts with then-ASO Music Director Robert Spano after a performance in 2013)

We were so excited to usher in the fireworks at #LookUpATL in @centennial_park on Saturday. It was a great evening of festive music (led by @langleyconducts) accompanied by lots of fun, food and friends. We hope that no matter how you're celebrating this week, you have as much fun as we did! Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆

Please join us and @carnegiecorp in celebrating Azira G. Hill, co-founder of the Atlanta Symphony Talent Development Program, a remarkable American and a 2023 Great Immigrant! Representing 33 countries, this year's #GreatImmigrants, Great Americans contribute pioneering discoveries, protect our country, bring stories to life, empower the next generation of leaders, conserve our environment, make us break out in song, help our children thrive, and build opportunities for others. Share this post to join in the celebration, and read their inspiring stories at link in bio.

The stage is set for tonight's concert in @piedmontpark! 🎻 Show begins at 7:30 with pre-concert activities beginning at 6:30 🚲 Bicycle parking available courtesy of Peachtree Bikes near the 12th Street entrance 🚛 There will be food vendors on site, including Gaston Street Eats, GoodAzzFood Truck, Operation Mini Donuts, King of Pops, and A la Carte Ice Cream Cart 🌧 The ASO staff is touch with local meteorologists and we are monitoring the weather—any updates will be posted to our social media channels and website Visit aso.org/piedmont for more information!

As we come to the close of Nathalie Stutzmann’s inaugural season as our Music Director, we are thankful for the profound impact she has made on the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra—and excited for all of the incredible music-making yet to come under her leadership. A few members of our ASO family shared their reflections on the transformative first season we’ve experienced together. . . . #lovemyaso #atlantasymphonyorchestra #atlantasymphony #nathaliestutzmann @nathstutzmann

Cue that sad trombone *womp womp womp* ... because this Father’s Day, we have DAD JOKES from ASO trombonist Nathan Zgonc (@nathanzgonctrombone) and his kids Tristan & Jason! Have a good laugh, and a great day! . . . #lovemyaso #atlantasymphony #atlantasymphonyorchestra #fathersday #dadjokes #trombone #trombonistsofinstagram

🗓 Only one week until "Concerts in the Park: A Latin Celebration" at @piedmontpark—mark your calendar for this FREE performance on June 22! 🗓 Concert details at link in bio. . . . #lovemyaso #atlantasymphony #atlantasymphonyorchestra #piedmontpark #thingstodoinatlanta #atlevents

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🎵🎉 Join us in celebrating Donor Appreciation Week! 🙌🏼🎻 This week, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is honored to recognize all of our incredible Annual Fund donors. We give our sincerest thanks for their thoughtfulness and generosity, which allows us to transform lives through the power of our music.