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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Season Info
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra proudly presents its 81st Delta Classical Season, led by Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann in her fourth year at the helm. This season spans September through June with a sweeping variety — from classical staples and modern commissions, to family experiences and profound choral works.
The season shines from the very first notes: September 10 will feature Andrew Bird making his ASO debut, performing The Mysterious Production of Eggs in full under Jacomo Bairos, followed by a set of his fan favorites. Then on September 13, the orchestra offers a free, open-air Symphony at Sunset concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — a perfect family outing with Rossini, Rimsky‑Korsakov, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky on the board. The official formal opening arrives on September 19, when Gemma New leads a one-night-only concert with piano superstar Lang Lang performing Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, alongside Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and the “Haffner” Symphony.
October unfolds with Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann stepping onto the baton from October 3–5, welcoming cellist Alisa Weilerstein for Elgar’s Cello Concerto, alongside Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben. Following that, from October 9–10, the program includes Bach’s Cantata BWV 150, Grieg’s Piano Concerto (with Pavel Kolesnikov), and Brahms’s Fourth Symphony. Mid‑October features adventurous programming — with “Celestial Illuminations” from October 23–25, including new works by Nina Shekhar and Reena Esmail alongside Holst’s The Planets. The orchestra then delights younger audiences with a Halloween at Hogwarts themed concert on October 26, followed by An Evening with Faye Webster (October 28–30), and live orchestral accompaniment to The Nightmare Before Christmas film on October 31–November 2.
November delivers powerful highlights: from November 6–8, Stutzmann leads Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Francesco Piemontesi, followed by Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8. Then, the much-awaited culmination of the Beethoven Project arrives November 13–16, spotlighting Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with soloists, chorus, and the emotional depth audiences anticipate. Later in November (20–21), Hélène Grimaud joins for Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Schumann’s “Rhenish” Symphony.
December leans festive with two standout programs: December 4–6 brings Sibelius’s Finlandia, Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto, and Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 with violinist Sergey Khachatryan. On December 7, ASO presents Deck the Halls, a family holiday concert. From December 11–14 (including multiple performances), enjoy Christmas with the ASO featuring chorus and the Morehouse College Glee Club. The holiday programming concludes on December 18–19 with Handel’s Messiah (Part I), led by Norman Mackenzie and featuring the ASO Chamber Chorus.
The new year opens with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons paired with Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 (January 4 & 6), conducted by ASO Concertmaster David Coucheron. Then from January 15–16, Stutzmann leads an elegant Barber/Schubert program with Schubert’s Mass No. 2, Rosamunde Ballet No. 2, and Symphony No. 9 (“The Great”). From January 22–24, David Danzmayr conducts Ellington’s The Three Black Kings, Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations, with pianist Yeol Eum Son featured. A powerhouse program with Leonard Slatkin follows on January 29 & 31, featuring the American premiere of Schubertiade: An Orchestral Fantasy, Barber’s Violin Concerto, and Copland’s Symphony No. 3.
February brings fresh voices: Feb 12 & 14 sees Teddy Abrams conduct a concert including Valerie Coleman’s Renaissance: Concerto for Orchestra, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, with clarinetist Martin Fröst. Next, Feb 19 & 21 highlight Angélica Negrón’s En otra noche, en otro mundo, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with Sergei Babayan, and Zemlinsky’s The Little Mermaid. Feb 26 & 28 continues with works by Outi Tarkianinen, Lutosławski, and Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5.
Stutzmann returns March 5 & 7 for a program featuring Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Leif Ove Andsnes and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6. The Mass in B Minor by Bach follows March 12–15, featuring soloists and chorus. From March 19 & 21, Kevin John Edusei leads Kodály, Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2, and Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition. A family concert— Mo Willems’ Because — is presented March 22.
April 9 & 10 bring a world premiere by Nicky Sohn, Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 1 with Jennifer Koh. April 16 & 18 offer dramatic fare with Berlioz, Saint‑Saëns’s Egyptian Concerto No. 5, and Symphonie fantastique, led by Philippe Jordan and pianist Bertrand Chamayou. On April 19, pianist Alexandre Kantorow performs a solo recital featuring Liszt, Medtner, and Bach/Liszt. April 23 & 25 highlight Latin American soundscapes with works by Sierra, Márquez, Revueltas, and Piazzolla, featuring conductor Giancarlo Guerrero and trumpeter Pacho Flores.
May 1 & 2 opens with Robert Spano conducting Stephen Hough, featuring Theofanidis, Bernstein’s Jeremiah Symphony, and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1. May 7 & 9 continue with Berlioz’s Harold in Italy and Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2: The Age of Anxiety, with viola soloist Zhenwei Shi and pianist Conrad Tao. May 14 & 15 sees violinist Alina Ibragimova in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 and Symphony No. 41 under conductor Jörg Widmann. May 28 & 30 brings Daniel Lozakovich in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto alongside Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique), led by Stutzmann.
The season culminates June 4, 6 & 7 with Stutzmann conducting Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2 (“Resurrection”), featuring soprano Talise Trevigne, mezzo Rihab Chaieb, and the ASO Chorus — a breathtaking conclusion to a season of range, passion, and inclusivity.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Tickets Info
Tickets for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 live performances are available now through EventsChaser, with NO hidden service fees. Tickets are priced to accommodate a wide range of audiences and preferences. For most classical and pops performances at Atlanta Symphony Hall, prices generally range from $70 to $180, depending on the seat location, program, and day of the week. Premium concerts — such as those featuring major guest soloists, full chorus works, or special film-with-orchestra events — can reach $200 or more for prime seating locations.
Mid-range tickets are typically priced between $95 and $150, offering excellent sound and sightlines from the orchestra level and front balcony sections. More affordable seating, including rear balcony and side sections, can often be found starting around $70–$85, especially for weekday performances. Whether you’re attending a full Beethoven symphony, a holiday concert, or a family matinee, the ASO provides pricing options that make live orchestral music accessible without sacrificing quality.
About Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is one of the leading American orchestras, celebrated for its rich sound, commitment to artistic excellence, and deep community engagement. Founded in 1945, the ASO has grown into a Grammy-winning ensemble with a strong national and international reputation. Its home is Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center, where it presents a diverse range of programming, including classical masterworks, contemporary compositions, pops, film scores, and family concerts.
The ASO has long been recognized for its powerful choral tradition, anchored by the renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, founded by the legendary Robert Shaw. Over the decades, the orchestra has premiered dozens of new works and collaborated with leading composers, conductors, and soloists. Its recordings — particularly those under Shaw and later Robert Spano — have earned multiple Grammy Awards, solidifying its place in the upper tier of American orchestras.
Beyond the concert stage, the ASO is deeply invested in education and outreach. Through initiatives like the Talent Development Program, Symphony Youth Orchestra, and partnerships with local schools, it supports young musicians and fosters the next generation of audiences. The orchestra also actively champions diversity in classical music, commissioning new works from underrepresented voices and cultivating a more inclusive space for both artists and listeners.
