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An intimate matinee piano recital. Described by The London Observer as the “definition of virtuosity” Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii (Nobu) makes his Ann Arbor debut in solo piano recital at Michigan Theater. Blind since birth, Nobu learns mostly by ear and won the joint Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009 […]
One world premiere. Two debuts. Three works. Often referred to as his “Pastoral” symphony, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 is boundlessly joyful and inspired by Bohemian folk music and nature. Guest conductor Dane Lam champions this masterwork in his Ann Arbor debut alongside New York-based string quartet Brooklyn Rider in the world premiere of the A2SO […]
Do you want to build a snowman? Experience Disney’s Frozen like never before as the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra performs Christophe Beck’s GRAMMY®-nominated score live to film! Fearless optimist, Princess Anna, sets off on an epic journey – teaming up with rugged mountain man, Kristoff, and his loyal reindeer Sven – to find her sister […]
A shimmering finale you won’t want to miss. In the season-concluding concert of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s 98th season, embark on a dazzling symphonic journey showcasing nature’s profound influence across every realm of experience – from human emotion and artistic expression to the architecture we build and the technologies we create. Fung’s mystifying and […]
Do you want to build a snowman? Experience Disney’s Frozen like never before as the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra performs Christophe Beck’s GRAMMY®-nominated score live to film! Fearless optimist, Princess Anna, sets off on an epic journey – teaming up with rugged mountain man, Kristoff, and his loyal reindeer Sven – to find her sister […]
Two powerhouse performances await you. The A2SO welcomes two world-class artists to Hill Auditorium this month. Acclaimed soprano, 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner, and 2025 Grammy Award winner Karen Slack presents African Queens, a song cycle celebrating the legacies of powerful African queens. Each piece is composed by a member of the Blacknificent 7: […]
A hint of spring in the midst of Ann Arbor winter. “No man loves the country more than I; for do not forests, trees, rocks re-echo that for which mankind longs.” — Beethoven Full of lightness and joy, Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony captures the emotional power of nature’s abundance, with each movement evoking scenes from the […]
Sing and laugh along with Maestro Lee and the Orchestra! Join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Earl Lee, and Detroit-based community chorus PRISM as we deck Hill Auditorium with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with an evening of sing-alongs, symphonic showstoppers, and plenty of cheer. It’s a chance to enjoy great music and […]
A symphonic journey from the Shire to Mordor. Journey to Middle-earth as the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra brings Howard Shore’s unforgettable Lord of the Rings soundtrack to life at Hill Auditorium along with mezzo-soprano Kaitlyn Lusk and the U-M Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs. The score for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy has […]
A concert designed to move you. Music Director Earl Lee and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra present three cornerstone works that chart a powerful journey through human emotion. Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite evokes the optimism and quiet strength of a young nation, with open, luminous textures and the unmistakable Shaker melody “Simple Gifts.” Lauded for […]