What’s New with the Symphony?
The Austin Symphony Orchestra loves to connect with the Austin community and surrounding areas.
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2023 News
Albert Lea High School Orchestra performs with ASO
February 26th, 2023
Albert Lea High School students collaborate with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, performing the fourth movement of Antonin Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” on February 26th, 2023. See more.
World-Class Pianist Roberto Plano Hosts Masterclass with Austin’s Young Musicians
February 25th, 2023
Returning artist Roberto Plano comes to Austin to share his incredible talent and musicianship with piano students from the MacPhail Center for Music. See more.
Coming Home: Austin Native Featured in Sunday’s ASO Concert
February 21st, 2023
“Lifelong violinist Richard Roberts, an Austin native, is returning to his roots this Sunday for “A Richard Roberts Celebration” with the Austin Symphony Orchestra at the Knowlton Auditorium.” Read More in the Herald.
Phil Burkhart: What does the Austin Symphony Orchestra do for our community?
January 31st, 2023
“In this column I would like to talk about the many contributions the Austin Symphony Orchestra has made to our community over the last 66 years. As you will see we take our mission seriously to uplift our community by serving as a gathering place.” Read more in the Herald.
2022 News
Local Musicians “Michael Veldman and Friends” Return to the Stage with ASO for a Stunning Holiday Performance
December 11th, 2022
Beloved “Michael Veldman and Friends” return to the stage for a stellar holiday performance with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. The performance drew in a record crowd of nearly 1,600 audience members! See more.
Phil Burkhart: Exciting ASO Show Coming Up This Weekend
December 6th, 2022
“Michael, along with Erin Schumacher, Kaye Perry and Brian Bawek, have been rehearsing with us already and we are finding that the combination of four wonderful voices with the Symphony Orchestra is really beautiful. The orchestra will be performing two medleys on their own and then be joined by the quartet to perform many of your favorite sacred and secular holiday songs, including “The Prayer,” “Feliz Navidad,” “White Christmas,” and even some jazz arrangements to name just a few.” Read more in the Herald.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY
Advance tickets are available for $20 from Coffee House on Main or Hy-Vee in Austin.
Tickets at the door the day of the performance are $25. Children and students through college age attend free of charge, no ticket required.