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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is considered one of America's leading orchestras, known for the excellence of its live performances, presentations, renowned choruses, and its impressive list of Grammy Award-winning recordings. The leading cultural organization in the southeast, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra serves as the cornerstone for artistic development and music education in the region. Under the creative partnership of Music Director Robert Spano, Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles, and President and CEO Allison Vulgamore, the orchestra and audiences have been invigorated through innovative programming, recordings, and visual enhancements. Spano and the ASO have performed nearly 100 contemporary works, including seven ASO-commissioned world premieres, two additional world premieres, and one US premiere.

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  • Exploring the Theatre of a Concert

    Sun, Oct 11, 2009
    Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Robert Spano, Staging Director James Alexander, and Atlanta Opera General Director Dennis Hanthorn join ASO Insider and Program Annotator Ken Meltzer to compare and contrast the elements of opera and the theatre of a concert. In particular, they discuss the ASO productions of Angel Lam's *New Cello Concerto*--which features soloist Yo-Yo Ma--and Stravinsky's opera, *The Nightingale*.
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  • Conversations of Note: ASO Music Director Robert Spano

    Sun, Oct 26, 2008
    Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Robert Spano and ASO Insider and Program Annotator Ken Meltzer meet for the first of 2008's series of conversations. Spano blends his knowledge of ethnic musicology and music history, while sharing insights into the ASO's upcoming season.
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