Join the Allentown Symphony Orchestra for Another Year of Musical Excellence
The Allentown Symphony Orchestra announces its 2019-2020 programming as Music Director and Conductor Diane Wittry celebrates her Silver Anniversary Season! Whether you enjoy classical, pops, or family events, we have concerts that will add tremendous enrichment to your life!
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Early Bird Special − Save 2X!
There are two special offers available right now: Save up to 30% off single tickets AND save on the $5 processing fee. Act fast! You MUST purchase by March 1, 2019. After that date, prices are set to go up 5%. Stop by the Box Office Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm or call the Box Office to subscribe at 610-432-6715.
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OLGA KERN PLAYS RACHMANINOFF PLUS BLUE DANUBE SEP 21 & 22, 2019 Sensational pianist and Cliburn winner Olga Kern opens the 2019-2020 season with Rachmaninoff's glorious Piano Concerto No. 2. Hear the ASO's interpretation of Johann Strauss' The Blue Danube Waltz and a newer work by Philadelphia composer Jennifer Higdon. Also, save the date for the Rach & Blue Cocktail Party − Saturday, September 21 (pre-concert).
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ALL-TCHAIKOVSKY "1812" & MORE! NOV 09 & 10, 2019 Hear an all-Tchaikovsky program featuring selections from The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and the famed "1812" Overture! Pianist and Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient Drew Petersen joins the ASO for Tchaikovsky's iconic Piano Concerto, No. 1.
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MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES FEB 08 & 09, 2020 Relive your vivid memories from iconic films when you hear the ASO's music selections from E.T.; Lawrence of Arabia; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Psycho; and more! The Allentown Symphony Chorus and ASO concertmaster Eliezer Gutman star in this unforgettable program.
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BEETHOVEN'S PASTORAL MAR 07 & 08, 2020 Hear the ASO perform one of the touchstones of the symphonic repertoire, Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony No. 6. Selections from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Piazzolla's The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires starring violinist Lindsay Deutsch round out the program, which also features a world premiere by composer Christopher Theofanidis.
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DIANE'S 25TH SEASON CELEBRATION, THE PINES OF ROME APR 18 & 19, 2020 Celebrate Diane Wittry's 25th Silver Anniversary Season with the ASO featuring Respighi's symphonic poem The Pines of Rome! This auspicious and festive occasion includes the Allentown Symphony Chorus, the Allentown Band's brass section, and the 1997 Schadt String Competition winner Irina Muresanu!
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CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR—MUSIC OF THE BEATLES JULY 13, 2019 Relive the days of Abbey Road when the four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour, who look and sound just like The Beatles, take the stage and present songs such as, "Come Together", "Something", "Here Comes the Sun", and many more of your favorites.
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A TRIBUTE TO SONDHEIM AND WEBBER OCT 12, 2019 Join Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte, Scarlett Strallen, and Hugh Panaro for an evening that features the music of two giants from the Broadway world − Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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MUSIC AND SPORTS JAN 18, 2020 Guest conductor Carl Topilow from the Cleveland Pops Orchestra leads the ASO with music from your favorite sports movies such as Rocky, Chariots of Fire, Casey at Bat, and clips from NFL films!
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WOMEN OF ROCK MAY 9, 2020
Feel the Earth move, and the stage too, as we commemorate the women that made rock come alive! A high-energy, foot-stomping concert featuring songs such as "Love Is A Battlefield", "Flashdance", "I Love Rock n' Roll", and much more!
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Don't forget the add-ons!
We offer other concerts throughout the season including Allentown Band and family events. These concerts are add-ons and not part of the subscription package described above. Add now and save!
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GO GREEN: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY FEB 22, 2020 Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with an inspiring program of classical repertoire exploring aspects of nature.
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BROADWAY AND BEYOND JULY 27, 2019 Hear music of Broadway and beyond with Eric Fennell and Lauren Curnow, including favorites from the American Songbook and more!
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THE GENERAL AUG 17, 2019 The General is a 1926 silent film comedy starring Buster Keaton. The Allentown Band will perform period music from the Civil War and more.
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NOSFERATU (DRACULA)
OCT 26, 2019 Celebrate Halloween with the 1922 silent horror film Nosferatu (Dracula) starring Max Schreck. The Allentown Band will premiere an original music score written for this film by Steve Reisteter.
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PREVIEW PARTY
MAR 16 & 17, 2019 You're invited! Music Director and ASO Conductor Diane Wittry and Pops Conductor Ronald Demkee give an advance look at the 2019-2020 Season, including classical, pops, and many special events. Subscribe to the season before the Preview Party to receive a gift of chocolates compliments of Josh Early Candies. RSVP for the Preview Party by March 7th. Please call 610-432-6715.
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