Sunday, April 6, 2025 - 3:00 PM
Discovery Theatre, ACPA

Imagine spending the night at a museum!* That’s precisely what Mason has planned for his birthday. Join the ASO for a multimedia adventure with Mason and his friends as they search for the perfect exhibit to have a sleepover. Armed with headlamps for the dark hallways, a map, and a list of clues, Mason and his two best friends take off on a scavenger hunt through each hall of the museum to solve the clues and find out where to stay over! With music and story by Karen LeFrak, based on her book Sleepover at the Museum, and projected illustrations by David Bucs, this concert is perfect for the whole family

Plus - experience the music from Jurassic Park, When You Wish Upon a Star, Hall of the Mountain King, and more!

Come early for the Instrument Zoo, presented by The Horn Doctor/Alaska Music and Sound.

*Not an actual sleepover or overnight stay but pajamas are welcome!

Legends

featuring Benett Tsai, cello

MEILINA TSUI - Wagneresque
BRAHMS - Symphony No. 3
DVOŘÁK - Cello Concerto

• Meilina Tsui's Wagneresque is vibrant and evocative, drawing inspiration from the lush and dramatic characteristics of Richard Wagner's music.

• A deeply introspective and emotionally profound work, Brahms' Symphony No. 3 explores the struggle between light and dark, with themes conjuring various emotions and moods.

• Considered the crown jewel in the cello concerto repertoire, Dvořák's lyrical and passionate masterpiece showcases the cello's expressive capabilities.

Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school for the first time in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score. Join us for an evening of music and magic.

There will not be a live pre-concert lecture before this performance. Please enjoy the pre-recorded one below by ASO Education Consultant, Susan Wingrove-Reed.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 
Publishing Rights © JKR. 

Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school for the first time in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score. Join us for an evening of music and magic.

There will not be a live pre-concert lecture before this performance. Please enjoy the pre-recorded one below by ASO Education Consultant, Susan Wingrove-Reed.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 
Publishing Rights © JKR. 

Portraits

RAVEL - Tombeau de Couperin
MARGARET BONDS - Montgomery Variations
ELGAR - Enigma Variations

• Opening this poignant evening is Ravel’s tribute to friends lost during World War I.

• The first black musician to solo with the Chicago Symphony, Margaret Bonds composed a captivating orchestral work with layered and poignant melodies that pay homage to the Civil Rights Movement and African American spirituals.

• Elgar's musical portraits honor the personalities of his close friends, with each variation representing a different individual or aspect of their character.

*program and artists subject to change

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What’s Up Doc?! Bugs Bunny is coming to Atwood Concert Hall! Combining more than a dozen beloved classic Looney Tunes projected on the big screen while your ASO plays the classical music-infused original scores, including iconic favorites like What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Baton Bunny, and more!

LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements © & TM Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s24)

Generously Sponsored by

What’s Up Doc?! Bugs Bunny is coming to Atwood Concert Hall! Combining more than a dozen beloved classic Looney Tunes projected on the big screen while your ASO plays the classical music-infused original scores, including iconic favorites like What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Baton Bunny, and more!

LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements © & TM Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s24)

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Echoes of Earth

Classic Series

RANDALL CRAIG FLEISCHER -
Athabaskan Prayer Song from Echoes
JOHN LUTHER ADAMS - An Atlas of Deep Time
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 6

• The piece ASO Music Director in Memoriam called "One of the highlights of my tenure (and life)," Randy's Echoes features Alaska Native and Native American indigenous music, including an Athabaskan Prayer Song.

• John Luther Adams paints a mesmerizing sonic landscape of the vast expanse of geological time, evoking a sense of awe and wonder through its gradual shifts and resonant textures.

• Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" evokes nature's beauty and tranquility and the joyfulness and energy it summons within us.

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Hollywood Heroes

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In a world where heroes rise, and legends are born, embark on a thrilling journey through epic movie soundtracks that bring heroes from the super to the everyman to life!

One night only, embark on a thrilling journey through epic movie soundtracks that bring to life heroes from the super to every man!

Experience music from blockbusters like Wonder Woman, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rocky, Star Trek, Magnificent Seven, Black Panther, and so many more!!

Opening Night

Classic & Applause Series

*program and artists subject to change

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Classic and Applause Series

featuring Terrence Wilson, piano

Program
GAO HONG | Celebration
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF | Piano Concerto No. 2
NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV | Scheherazade

• Celebration fuses lively rhythms, colorful melodies, and traditional Chinese elements with Western orchestration, creating a vibrant and joyful composition.

• Dynamic and versatile pianist Terrence Wilson shows off his expressive interpretations, performing Rachmaninoff’s virtuosic and romantic Piano Concerto No. 2.

• Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade captivates with exotic allure and vibrant musical imagery, featuring a spellbinding performance by ASO Concertmaster Ludek Wojtkowski.

Join ASO Education Consultant Susan Wingrove-Reed for insights, stories, and musicians' perspectives at ASO's FREE pre-concert lecture Words on Music LIVE, May 11th at 6:30pm.

Classic Series

featuring Mary Elizabeth Bowden, trumpet

Program
BOHUSLAV MARTINU | Thunderbolt P-47
VIVIAN FUNG | Trumpet Concerto
JEAN-BAPTISTE ARBAN arr DEJONG | Variations on a Theme from Bellini’s “Norma”
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 5

• Martinu’s Thunderbolt P-47 is a thrilling piece capturing WWII fighter pilots’ spirit, courage, and heroism.

• Originally scheduled to perform on our 2020 Season Finale, accomplished trumpet player Mary Elizabeth Bowden now joins us to perform Vivian Fung’s Trumpet Concerto, co-commissioned by the ASO commissioning club, Musica Nova.

• Duh, duh, duh, duhhhh. Need we say more? Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 5 embodies his revolutionary spirit and mastery in crafting powerful and emotionally charged music.

Generously sponsored by
Doré & Kevin Meyers

Join ASO Education Consultant Susan Wingrove-Reed for insights, stories, and musicians' perspectives at ASO's FREE pre-concert lecture Words on Music LIVE, March 2nd at 6:30pm.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a composer created dozens of famous film and TV scores that made you afraid to go into the water, introduced you to the magic of Hogwarts, inspired you to be a Jedi, and made you a little less afraid of aliens.

Immerse yourself in the unparalleled genius of John Williams when your ASO brings to the stage the timeless melodies of Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Superman, and many more. It’s an evening of musical enchantment that transcends the screen and makes the magic of cinema come to life!

Classic and Applause Series

featuring Tim Fain, violin

Program
RUTH GIPPS | Song for Orchestra
TIM FAIN | Edge of a Dream
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS | Symphony No. 2, “A London Symphony”

• Ruth Gipps’ introspective Song for Orchestra captivates with expressive dynamics and rich orchestration, leaving a lasting impression.

• Acclaimed for his ability to enthrall audiences, violinist Tim Fain returns to the Atwood Concert Hall to perform his breathtaking piece, Edge of a Dream.

• Vaughan Williams’ A London Symphony paints a vibrant musical portrait of the energetic, diverse, and iconic city of London.

Join ASO Education Consultant Susan Wingrove-Reed for insights, stories, and musicians' perspectives at ASO's FREE pre-concert lecture Words on Music LIVE, January 27th at 6:30pm.

Fun for the Whole Family! 

Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 2pm
West Anchorage High School Theatre
Doors open at 1:30pm.
This event is not ticketed. Seating is limited.

FUN, CASUAL, and FREE!

Join your ASO at WEST ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL for a one-hour performance of audience favorites. This family-friendly concert includes music from Taylor Swift, William Tell, Sleeping Beauty, Disney's Frozen, Echoes, and, of course, we wouldn’t forget the Overture of 1812 with audience participation!

Seating is limited. Doors open at 1:30, concert begins at 2pm.

Rick Benjamin, guest conductor

featuring
Buster Keaton’s COPS showcases his incredible physicality, deadpan expression, and slapstick humor as he unwittingly finds himself pursued by the police.

Buster Keaton’s One Week is a hilarious and inventive comedy that follows the misadventures of a newlywed couple attempting to build their own home, leading to a series of disastrous and laugh-out-loud moments.

AND

Charlie Chaplin’s A DOG’S LIFE captures Chaplin’s effortless portrayal of the hardships faced by a tramp and his loyal canine companion while offering a reflection on friendship, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit.

Classic Series

featuring Karen Walwyn, piano

Program
QUINN MASON | A Joyous Trilogy for Orchestra
FLORENCE B PRICE | Piano Concerto in One Movement
WILLIAM GRANT STILL | Serenade for Orchestra
AARON COPLAND | Appalachian Spring

• Concert pianist, composer, recording artist, and Florence B. Price scholar Karen Walwyn breathes life into Price’s Piano Concerto with insightful artistry, showcasing her exceptional talent.

• Still’s Serenade for Orchestra captivates with a seamless fusion of classical, jazz, and folk, transporting listeners.

• Copland’s Appalachian Spring evokes rural America with poignant melodies, heartfelt perspective, and the use of folk tunes.

Join ASO Education Consultant Susan Wingrove-Reed for insights, stories, and musicians' perspectives at ASO's FREE pre-concert lecture Words on Music LIVE, November 4th at 6:30pm.

Classic and Applause Series

featuring Sharon Isbin, guitar

Program
STEPHANIE BERG | Ravish and Mayhem
EMMANUEL CHABRIER | España
JOAQUIN RODRIGO | Concierto de Aranjuez
CHRIS BRUBECK | Affinity: Concerto for Guitar & Orchestra
LEONARD BERNSTEIN | Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

• Stephanie Berg’s Ravish & Mayhem mesmerizes with beauty and chaos, from the first notes to the explosive finale.

• World-renowned guitarist Sharon Isbin brings her exceptional virtuosity to Joaquin Rodrigo’s masterpiece Concierto de Aranjuez and Chris Brubeck’s captivating Affinity.

• The evening concludes with Leonard Bernstein’s thrilling journey through the rhythmic musical landscape of West Side Story.

Generously sponsored by
Kevin & Doré Meyers
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