Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is a professional American orchestra based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Concert venues
edit- Witherspoon Auditorium at Arkansas Tech University[1]
- Albert Pike Masonic Center in downtown Little Rock[2]
- Robinson Center[3]
- Garvan Woodland Gardens[4]
Note: This list is not fully complete.
History
edit- The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1966.[5]
- David Itkin was the conductor of the orchestra from 1993 to 2010.[6]
- Geoffrey Robson was appointed as music director in 2023.[7]
- In February 2012, actor George Takei performed with the group in a Holocaust memorial.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Arkansas Symphony to Perform in Russellville". Arkansas Tech University. March 26, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ^ Harrison, Eric E. (January 22, 2015). "Mozart's Magic Flute ready to rock at Masonic center". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ^ Lampe, Ellen (July 24, 2017). "Arkansas Symphony Orchestra to Perform The Magical Music of Harry Potter". KARK-TV News.
- ^ "Arkansas Symphony Orchestra concert, reception". The Sentinel-Record. Hot Springs, Arkansas. February 27, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "About: History of the ASO". Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ^ Stanick, Katherine (September 1, 2013). "Arkansas Symphony Orchestra". In Welky, Ali; Keckhaver, Mike (eds.). Encyclopedia of Arkansas Music. University of Arkansas Press. p. 46. ISBN 978-1935106609.
- ^ "Music Director". www.arkansassymphony.org. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Jay (February 6, 2012). "George Takei to perform with Arkansas Symphony Orchestra". KTHV News.[dead link ]
External links
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