Program Notes for Prokofiev Symphony No.5
Read the Program Notes for the upcoming Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 performance. Learn about Sergei Prokofiev, Antonín Dvořák, and performer Clarice Assad.
Program Notes For From Sea To Shining Sea
Read the Program Notes for the upcoming From Sea To Shining Sea performance. Learn about Copland’s Third Symphony, and about violin virtuoso Mark O’Connor.
Program Notes For Vive La France
Read the Program Notes for the upcoming Vive La France performance. Learn about The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, An American in Paris, Nocturnes, and Piano Concerto in G major.
Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra Announces New Executive Director: Liberty-Grace Bland
The Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to announce the appointment of Liberty-Grace Bland as its new Executive Director.
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.
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.
Guest Artists Highlight- Firebird! – Daniel Del Pino
Daniel del Pino is one of the leading Spanish concert pianists in the international scene. He has performed in all five continents. His performances have been heard in the most prestigious venues all over Europe
Guest Artists Highlight- From Darkness To Light
Join us as we open the 2023-24 Concert Season with From Darkness to Light! The season opens with Four Sea Interludes from the haunting opera Peter Grimes, a tale of small town gossip with dire consequences. It closes with one of Johannes Brahms’ most jovial works for orchestr
KTAB 4 U – Education Appearance
Abilene Youth Orchestra and Abilene Youth Strings have string auditions on September 5th & 6th starting at 5pm at the ACU Williams Performing Arts Center. We learn about these programs and how your children can get involved.
Announcing the 2023-24 Concert Season
We are very delighted to share with you the Abilene Philharmonic’s 2023-24 Concert Season.