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ABILENE PHILHARMONIC

DAVID ITKIN | MUSIC DIRECTOR

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The Abilene Philharmonic Association unleashes the power of music to entertain, educate, and inspire through live symphonic music and community engagement.

ANNOUNCING OUR 76TH SEASON

  • SEP 26, 2026
  • 7:30 p.m.

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  • OCT 24, 2026
  • 7:30 p.m.

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  • DEC 5, 2026
  • 7:30 p.m.

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  • DEC 13, 2026
  • 7:30 p.m.

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  • JAN 23, 2027
  • 7:30 p.m.

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  • FEB 6, 2027
  • 7:30 p.m.

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  • MAR 6, 2027
  • 7:30 p.m.

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  • APR 24, 2027
  • 7:30 p.m.

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ENTERTAIN EDUCATE INSPIRE

The Abilene Philharmonic has grown in size and organizations over the last 70 years. Today the Philharmonic is structured as three separate 501(c)3 non-profits each with a specific function and purpose in relation to the overall professional symphony orchestra.
  • HISTORY

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The Abilene Philharmonic Association manages the day to day operations of the orchestra and is responsible for planning and producing all concert and music education programs.
  • GUILD

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The Abilene Philharmonic Guild supports the Abilene Philharmonic through volunteering, fundraising, and friend-raising. 

  • FOUNDATION

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The Foundation oversees and manages all endowment funds that ensure the future financial well-being of Abilene’s professional orchestra.

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An Ode to Maestro John Williams

As the Abilene Philharmonic sets the stage for their second Pops concert of the 2023-2024 season, they pay tribute to Maestro John Williams, a musical luminary whose contributions to the world of film scores have become synonymous with cinematic magic.

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Guest Artist Highlights: Irish Christmas in America

In a world premiere and backed by a full orchestra, this show features traditional Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy. Originally from Sligo, Ireland, this folk ensemble tells the story of emigration to America and how they stayed in touch with people and customs they left behind.

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OUR SPONSORS

MASTERWORKS I

BEETHOVEN'S EROICA SYMPHONY

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Presenting Sponsor TBA

  • Featuring David Childs - Euphonium
  • September 26, 2026
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Abilene Convention Center • Abilene, TX

TRAVELING FOR THIS SHOW?

Enjoy a stay in Downtown Abilene at the DoubleTree – exclusive hotel partner of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. Located conveniently across from the Abilene Convention Center, you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel and then stroll to the venue to take in the sounds of the orchestra. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Smokehouse Abilene (located inside the DoubleTree) prior to the concert, and then enjoy dessert and drinks following the concert at the hotel’s Cattlemen’s Exchange. 

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Our 76th season opens with Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony, a work that changed the course of classical music forever. Joining us for this special opening night is David Childs, a euphonium virtuoso whose artistry has captivated audiences the world over – a truly unforgettable way to launch our season.
  • Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
  • Jenkins Euphonium Concerto
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

MASTERWORKS II

PETRUSHKA AND PICTURES

TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON
  • October 24, 2026
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Abilene Convention Center • Abilene, TX

TRAVELING FOR THIS SHOW?

Enjoy a stay in Downtown Abilene at the DoubleTree – exclusive hotel partner of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. Located conveniently across from the Abilene Convention Center, you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel and then stroll to the venue to take in the sounds of the orchestra. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Smokehouse Abilene (located inside the DoubleTree) prior to the concert, and then enjoy dessert and drinks following the concert at the hotel’s Cattlemen’s Exchange. 

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Two of the most celebrated works in symphonic history take center stage in one spectacular evening. Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition paints a vivid musical gallery, while Stravinsky’s Petrushka pulses with theatrical energy. Together, these two towering masterpieces deliver a program of color, imagination, and sheer orchestral brilliance.
  • Stravinsky Petrushka Suite (1947)
  • Mussorgsky / Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

POPS I

A FRANK SINATRA CHRISTMAS

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  • Featuring Steve Lippia
  • December 5, 2026
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Abilene Convention Center • Abilene, TX

TRAVELING FOR THIS SHOW?

Enjoy a stay in Downtown Abilene at the DoubleTree – exclusive hotel partner of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. Located conveniently across from the Abilene Convention Center, you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel and then stroll to the venue to take in the sounds of the orchestra. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Smokehouse Abilene (located inside the DoubleTree) prior to the concert, and then enjoy dessert and drinks following the concert at the hotel’s Cattlemen’s Exchange. 

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The holidays arrive in grand style with an evening devoted to the Chairman of the Board himself. Las Vegas icon Steve Lippia brings an uncanny vocal elegance to beloved Christmas classics and signature Sinatra standards – a festive night of sophistication, warmth, and pure joy.
  • A Selection of Sinatra's Holiday Classics

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRESENTATION

HANDEL'S MESSIAH

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  • December 13, 2026
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • The Historic Paramount Theatre
  • FEATURING
  • Jennifer Youngs - Soprano
  • Lynette Chambers - Alto
  • Sam Cook - Tenor
  • Jeffrey Snider - Bass
  • Abilene Chamber Singers

TRAVELING FOR THIS SHOW?

Enjoy a stay in Downtown Abilene at the DoubleTree – exclusive hotel partner of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. Located conveniently across from the Abilene Convention Center, you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel and then stroll to the venue to take in the sounds of the orchestra. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Smokehouse Abilene (located inside the DoubleTree) prior to the concert, and then enjoy dessert and drinks following the concert at the hotel’s Cattlemen’s Exchange. 

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Some traditions are simply irreplaceable. Handel’s Messiah returns this season to its rightful home at the Historic Paramount Theatre, bringing one of the Big Country’s most treasured holiday celebrations back where it belongs.
  • Handel's Messiah

MASTERWORKS III

LATIN STRINGS ON FIRE

TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON

Sponsored by TBA

  • Simon Gollo – Violin
  • January 23, 2027
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Abilene Convention Center • Abilene, TX

TRAVELING FOR THIS SHOW?

Enjoy a stay in Downtown Abilene at the DoubleTree – exclusive hotel partner of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. Located conveniently across from the Abilene Convention Center, you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel and then stroll to the venue to take in the sounds of the orchestra. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Smokehouse Abilene (located inside the DoubleTree) prior to the concert, and then enjoy dessert and drinks following the concert at the hotel’s Cattlemen’s Exchange. 

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Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons gets a breathtaking reinvention through the passionate lens of Astor Piazzolla, where baroque elegance gives way to Latin fire and rhythm. Charismatic violinist Simon Gollo commands the stage with dazzling precision and irresistible energy in this one-ofa- kind musical collision.
  • Carreño Serenade for String Orchestra
  • Chávez Symphony No. 5
  • Piazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires

POPS II

GENERATION ROCK

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  • February 6, 2027
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Abilene Convention Center • Abilene, TX
  • FEATURING
  • Peter DiCesare
  • Kristen Herzenberg
  • Laura Lites

TRAVELING FOR THIS SHOW?

Enjoy a stay in Downtown Abilene at the DoubleTree – exclusive hotel partner of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. Located conveniently across from the Abilene Convention Center, you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel and then stroll to the venue to take in the sounds of the orchestra. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Smokehouse Abilene (located inside the DoubleTree) prior to the concert, and then enjoy dessert and drinks following the concert at the hotel’s Cattlemen’s Exchange. 

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The greatest hits of two iconic decades, brought to life in one unforgettable and electrifying night – Journey, ABBA, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Cher, and more, in a high-energy celebration of nostalgia, classic rock, and pop at its very best.
  • A selection of classic rock hits

MASTERWORKS IV

BRAHMS AND BARBER

TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON
  • Featuring Eunice Keem – Violin
  • March 6, 2027
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Abilene Convention Center • Abilene, TX

TRAVELING FOR THIS SHOW?

Enjoy a stay in Downtown Abilene at the DoubleTree – exclusive hotel partner of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. Located conveniently across from the Abilene Convention Center, you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel and then stroll to the venue to take in the sounds of the orchestra. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Smokehouse Abilene (located inside the DoubleTree) prior to the concert, and then enjoy dessert and drinks following the concert at the hotel’s Cattlemen’s Exchange. 

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Deeply lyrical and quietly introspective, Brahms’s Third Symphony opens our Masterworks finale with a beauty that is profoundly moving. Violinist Eunice Keem then steps forward, bringing her dynamic artistry to Barber’s Violin Concerto in a truly breathtaking close to an evening not soon forgotten.
  • Brahms Symphony No. 3
  • Mozart Don Giovanni Overture
  • Barber Violin Concerto

POPS III

BROADWAY GOES TO THE MOVIES

TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON
  • April 24, 2027
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Abilene Convention Center • Abilene, TX
  • FEATURING
  • Doug Carpenter
  • Bruce Ewing
  • Kathryn Jacobson
  • Bethany Mamola
  • Kristi Tingle

TRAVELING FOR THIS SHOW?

Enjoy a stay in Downtown Abilene at the DoubleTree – exclusive hotel partner of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. Located conveniently across from the Abilene Convention Center, you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel and then stroll to the venue to take in the sounds of the orchestra. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Smokehouse Abilene (located inside the DoubleTree) prior to the concert, and then enjoy dessert and drinks following the concert at the hotel’s Cattlemen’s Exchange. 

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When the curtains rise and the credits roll, magic happens. An extraordinary cast of vocalists shares the stage for show-stopping music from Wicked, A Chorus Line, Godspell, and beyond, in a celebration of some of the greatest songs ever written for stage and screen.
  • Musical selections from Wicked, A Chorus Line, and Godspell

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  • 1102 N. 3d St. Ste. C
    Abilene, TX 79601
  • 325.677.6710