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Extraordinary performances to celebrate holidays and musical legends.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH December 20, 2019 at 7pm UAB’s Alys Stephens Center Carlos Izcaray, conductor ASO Chorus, under the direction of Philip L. Copeland Handel’s Messiah has become the world’s most popular choral work, delighting audiences every holiday season.
CHEERS! THE NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT December 31, 2019 at 6pm UAB’s Alys Stephens Center Chris Confessore, conductor Dance into the New Year with waltzes, polkas, and marches by Johann Strauss II alongside danceinspired music from around the world.
THE MUSIC OF QUEEN April 30, 2020 at 8pm The Alabama Theatre Bridging the gulf between rock n’ roll and classical music, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents The Music of Queen, a program scored to extend the listening experience of Queen’s iconic tunes. With an amplified rock band and vocals, the evening will capture Queen’s distinct sound while presenting some familiar tunes and lots of new musical colors.
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Enjoy transcendent performances with something for every classical music lover. We have masterful collaborations with some of classical music’s biggest names.
OPENING MASTERWORKS: TCHAIKOVSKY’S FOURTH RACH TWO & PETRUSHKA SYMPHONY October 4 & 5, 2019 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Yakov Kasman, piano
November 15 & 16, 2019 Carlos Izcaray, conductor
PEER GYNT & POLOVTSIAN DANCES
BEETHOVEN’S THIRD PIANO CONCERTO
November 1 & 2, 2019 Chris Confessore, conductor ASO Chorus, under the direction of Philip L. Copeland
January 10 & 11, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Joyce Yang, piano
KENNEDY Forest Dark and Stars Above BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 HAYDN Symphony No. 103, Drum Roll TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 STRAVINKSY Petrushka
BRAHMS Nänie BRAHMS Serenade No. 2 GRIEG Music from Peer Gynt BORODIN Polovtsian Dances
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ROSSINI La Cenerentola Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5
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Masterworks concerts begin at 7pm.
SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE January 17 & 18, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Santiago Cañón Valencia, cello TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture IZCARAY Cello Concerto (Sound Investment World Premiere) BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
THE ENIGMA VARIATIONS January 31 & February 1, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet NIELSEN Helios Overture DANIELPOUR Clarinet Concerto “From the Mountaintop” ELGAR Enigma Variations
TANGO, FLAMENCO, & MORE! February 14 & 15, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Claudia Chapa, mezzo-soprano LOPEZ Fiesta! LIEBERSON Neruda Songs PIAZZOLLA Tangazo FALLA El Amor Brujo
MOZART’S REQUIEM March 6 & 7, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor ASO Chorus, under the direction of Philip L. Copeland DVORAK Symphony No. 8 MOZART Requiem alsymphony.org/cyo
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MOZART’S 40TH SYMPHONY April 3 & 4, 2020 Jan Wagner, conductor WAGNER Flying Dutchman Overture MOZART Symphony No. 40 BRAHMS Symphony No. 3
RACHMANINOFF’S SYMPHONIC DANCES April 24 & 25, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor DVORAK Carnival Overture NIELSEN Symphony No. 4, The Inextinguishable RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
MENDELSSOHN IN SCOTLAND May 8 & 9, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Daniel Szasz, violin MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave) MUSGRAVE Rainbow MAXWELL-DAVIES A Spell for Green Corn: The MacDonald Dances MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, Scottish
TCHAIKOVSKY’S FIFTH SYMPHONY May 29 & 30, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Steven Spooner, piano BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
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Coffee Concerts
Join the world-class musicians of the ASO in the beautiful Alys Stephens Center for this informative journey through some of the most iconic music in the classical repertoire. Concerts begin at 11am with complimentary Red Diamond® coffee and pastries available one hour beforehand.
PEER GYNT & POLOVTSIAN DANCES
TANGO & FLAMENCO
November 1, 2019 Chris Confessore, conductor
February 14, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Claudia Chapa, mezzo-soprano
GRIEG Music from Peer Gynt BORODIN Polovtsian Dances
PIAZZOLLA Tangazo FALLA El Amor Brujo
TCHAIKOVSKY’S FOURTH SYMPHONY
MOZART’S 40TH SYMPHONY
November 15, 2019 Carlos Izcaray, conductor
April 3, 2020 Jan Wagner, conductor
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4
WAGNER Flying Dutchman Overture MOZART Symphony No. 40
TCHAIKOVSKY’S ROMEO & JULIET
MENDELSSOHN IN SCOTLAND
January 17, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Santiago Cañón Valencia, cello
May 8, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture IZCARAY Cello Concerto (Sound Investment World Premiere)
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, Scottish
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Celebrating the best in Pops, Broadway, Jazz, & Film, performed by your very own Alabama Symphony Orchestra and featuring Chris Confessore, ASO Principal Pops Conductor!
BIRMINGHAM DOES BROADWAY September 20, 2019 at 7pm Samford University Wright Center Chris Confessore, conductor Kristi Tingle Higginbotham, Kristen Sharp Campbell, Jessica Clark, Abijah Cunningham, Jan Hunter, and Leah Luker, vocalists Samford University A Cappella Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Philip L. Copeland Hear your favorite tunes from Broadway classics as Birmingham’s Leading Ladies take center stage! You won’t want to miss hits from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more, sung by Kristi Tingle Higginbotham, Abijah Cunningham, and other Birmingham favorites!
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT October 25, 2019 at 7pm Samford University Wright Center Erik Ochsner, conductor Experience director Ivan Reitman’s two-time Oscar® and two-time Golden Globenominated film, screened live as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra performs Elmer Bernstein’s Grammy-nominated score and Ray Parker Jr.’s Billboard Hot 100 chart topping theme song, “Ghostbusters.” Bring your proton pack and join the original paranormal investigation!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS December 21, 2019 at 7pm UAB’s Alys Stephens Center Chris Confessore, conductor Caleb Clark, Dolores Hydock, & Three on a String, guest artists Celebrate the season with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and special guests Caleb Clark, Dolores Hydock, and Three on a String. Sing along to holiday favorites, hear timeless classics, and enjoy the spirit of the season!
THE NAT KING COLE SONGBOOK February 29, 2020 at 7pm Samford University Wright Center Chris Confessore, conductor Denzal Sinclaire, special guest Join the ASO as Denzal Sinclaire brings the music of Nat King Cole to life with his superlative voice and engaging rapport. This gorgeous tribute to Alabama native Nat King Cole includes ten of the most unforgettable hits made famous by one of America’s greatest jazz vocalists.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ IN CONCERT April 18, 2020 at 7pm April 19, 2020 at 2:30pm Samford University Wright Center Chris Confessore, conductor Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling’s classic saga, the thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are ©️ & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WIZARDING WORLD trademark and logo ©️ & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights ©️ JKR. (s19)
THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS May 16, 2020 at 7pm Samford University Wright Center Chris Confessore, conductor The Alabama Symphony Orchestra performs favorites from film composer John Williams - from Star Wars to Jurassic Park, to Indiana Jones, you won’t want to miss a note of the movie magic! Join Maestro Confessore and the ASO in a celebration of Williams’ greatest hits!
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Concertmaster & Friends Intimate chamber music curated by Concertmaster Daniel Szasz. All concerts are on Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO TRIO November 19, 2019 Samford University Brock Hall Yakov Kasman, piano Daniel Szasz, violin Warren Samples, cello ENESCU Serenade Lointaine TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Trio Op. 50 in A minor
WOODWIND REVERIES
February 18, 2020 Samford University Brock Hall Lisa Wienhold, flute Jim Sullivan, oboe Kathleen Costello, clarinet Tariq Masri, bassoon
David Pandolfi, horn Daniel Szasz, violin Alex Horton, bass
BARBER Summer Music for woodwind quintet GLIERE Selection from Suite for violin and double bass NIELSEN Wind Quintet PIAZZOLLA Selections from Five Tangos for violin and bass STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel for violin, bass, clarinet, bassoon, and horn
SCHUBERT’S TROUT QUINTET May 19, 2020 Samford University Brock Hall Joyce Yang, piano Daniel Szasz, violin Zak Enikeev, viola Mary Del Gobbo, cello Richard Cassarino, bass SCHUBERT Arpeggione Sonata for bass and piano SCHUBERT Piano Quintet Trout for violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano
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Chorus or vocalists join the ASO Birmingham Does Broadway
Peer Gynt & Polovtsian Dances Handel’s Messiah Home for the Holidays Cheers! The New Year’s Eve Concert Tango, Flamenco, & More! The Nat King Cole Songbook Mozart’s Requiem
Stage and Screen
Iconic music of Broadway and Hollywood Birmingham Does Broadway Ghostbusters Peer Gynt & Polovtsian Dances Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert The Music of Queen The Music of John Williams
Piano Power
Dynamic pianists take center stage
Opening Masterworks: Rach Two & Petrushka Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto Schubert’s Trout Quintet Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony
Strings in the Spotlight
Featuring the soaring sound of string soloists
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio Symphonie Fantastique Mendelssohn in Scotland The Music of John Williams Schubert’s Trout Quintet
Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff
Music by two great Russian masters
Opening Masterworks: Rach Two & Petrushka Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio Symphonie Fantastique Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony
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PRICING INFORMATION
Pick 4 or 5 for 15% off! Seating Level
1
2
3
4
5
6
$30
$21
Special Events Handel’s Messiah or New Year’s Eve
$67
$54
$42
$32
The Music of Queen
$51
$40
$31
$23
Masterworks
$63
$44
$31
$20
Coffee Concerts
$32
$26
$16
Birmingham Does Broadway
$42
$33
$25
$20
Ghostbusters in Concert
$68
$60
$51
$38
Home for the Holidays
$47
$38
$30
$21
The Nat King Cole Songbook
$59
$50
$33
$25
$16
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in concert
$72
$60
$51
$38
$30
The Music of John Williams
$59
$50
$33
$25
$16
RED DIAMOND® SuperPOPS!
Concertmaster & Friends 12
$25
$21
General Admission
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Pick 6 or more for 20% off! 1
2
3
4
Handel’s Messiah or New Year’s Eve
$67
$54
$42
$32
The Music of Queen
$51
$40
$31
$23
Masterworks
$59
$41
$29
$18
Coffee Concerts
$30
$24
$15
Birmingham Does Broadway
$39
$31
$23
$18
Ghostbusters in Concert
$64
$56
$48
$36
Home for the Holidays
$44
$36
$28
$19
The Nat King Cole Songbook
$55
$47
$31
$23
$15
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in concert
$68
$56
$48
$36
$28
The Music of John Williams
$55
$47
$31
$23
$15
Concertmaster & Friends
$23
Seating Level
5
6
$28
$20
Special Events
RED DIAMOND® SuperPOPS!
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General Admission
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SEATING GUIDE
UAB’s Alys Stephens Center SECOND FLOOR*
MAIN LEVEL* STAGE Choral Balcony Left
Dress Circle Left
Orch Left
Orchestra Center
Orch Right
STAGE
Dress Circle Right
Loge Left
Choral Balcony Right
Loge Right
Mezzanine
Balcony
*This does not reflect the price maps for Home for the Holidays and the New Years's Eve concerts. Please contact the box office for more information.
UAB’s Alys Stephens Center (Coffee Concerts only)
Dress Circle Left
Orch Left
MAIN LEVEL
SECOND FLOOR
STAGE
STAGE
Orchestra Center
Orch Right
Dress Circle Right
Loge Left
Loge Right
Mezzanine
Balcony
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Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Samford University’s Wright Center Seating Chart
Orch Left
Orch Right
Right Grand Tier
Left Grand Tier
Stage
Center Orch
Balcony Center Balcony
Alabama Theatre Seating Chart (The Music of Queen only)
MAIN LEVEL
BALCONY LEVEL
Stage Dress Circle
Orch Left
Orch Left
Orch Right
Left Balcony
Left Balcony
Balcony
Balcony
Right Balcony
Right Balcony
MEZZANINE LEVEL Left Mezz
Mezzanine
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