ASO Begins America @ 250 Series

December 19, 2025

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra embarks on the new America @ 250 series in late January to showcase the sounds that define our nation, presenting six dynamic concerts curated to reflect both historic and current American culture with a blend of classical, jazz and contemporary voices.

The first installment of this series at Symphony Hall begins in January and includes three concerts that welcome leading guest conductors and musicians to perform American music by Duke Ellington, Copland, Barber, Bernstein, and a newly commissioned work by Valerie Coleman.

More Info for America @ 250: Copland + Barber
January 31, 2026
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Randall Goosby Violin
Leonard Slatkin Conductor & Composer
More Info for America @ 250: Bernstein's West Side Story
February 14, 2026
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Martin Fröst Clarinet
Teddy Abrams Conductor
More Info for America @ 250: Spano Conducts Rachmaninoff + Bernstein
April 30 - May 2, 2026
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Kelley O'Connor Mezzo-Soprano
Stephen Hough Piano
Robert Spano Music Director Laureate
More Info for America @ 250: Spano Conducts Bernstein + Berlioz
May 7 - 9, 2026
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Conrad Tao Composer & Pianist
Zhenwei Shi Principal Viola
Robert Spano Music Director Laureate