Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 7:30pm
AND
Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 3pm

A Joyful Finale to an Epic Season!

featuring Alaska Chamber Singers
Anchorage Concert Chorus
West High Concert Choir
Christine Lyons, soprano
Erin Wagner, alto
Luke Honeck, tenor
Joseph Parrish, bass

MICHAEL TORKE - Bright Blue Music
JENNIFER HIGDON - Blue Cathedral
LUDWIG von BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 9

• Filled with vitality and optimism, Bright Blue wraps you in a vivid wave of rhythm and color that’s impossible not to enjoy.

• Higdon’s Blue Cathedral is a beautifully reflective and moving piece that feels like a quiet, inspirational exploration through memory, loss, and hope.

• Beethoven's powerful and uplifting symphony builds from dramatic intensity to a joyful, extraordinary finale that honors the triumph of the human spirit. Its message of unity and optimism is a reminder of music's power to bring people together.

Join ASO Education Consultant Susan Wingrove-Reed and soloist Luke Honeck for insights, stories, and musicians' perspectives at ASO's FREE pre-concert lecture Words on Music LIVE, April 25th at 6:30pm and April 26th at 2pm.

A Joyful Finale to an Epic Season is Generously Sponsored by

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 7:30pm
AND
Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 3:00pm

A Joyful Finale to an Epic Season!

featuring Alaska Chamber Singers
Anchorage Concert Chorus
West High Concert Choir
Christine Lyons, soprano
Erin Wagner, alto
Luke Honeck, tenor
Joseph Parrish, bass

MICHAEL TORKE - Bright Blue Music
JENNIFER HIGDON - Blue Cathedral
LUDWIG von BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 9

• Filled with vitality and optimism, Bright Blue wraps you in a vivid wave of rhythm and color that’s impossible not to enjoy.

• Higdon’s Blue Cathedral is a beautifully reflective and moving piece that feels like a quiet, inspirational exploration through memory, loss, and hope.

• Beethoven's powerful and uplifting symphony builds from dramatic intensity to a joyful, extraordinary finale that honors the triumph of the human spirit. Its message of unity and optimism is a reminder of music's power to bring people together.

Join ASO Education Consultant Susan Wingrove-Reed and soloist Luke Honeck for insights, stories, and musicians' perspectives at ASO's FREE pre-concert lecture Words on Music LIVE, April 25th at 6:30pm, April 26th at 2pm.

A Joyful Finale to an Epic Season is Generously Sponsored by

Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 7:30pm

Aida

A Partnership with Anchorage Opera
Symone Harcum - Aida
Audrey Babcock - Amneris
Ben Gulley - Radames
Daniel Rich - Amonasro
Chabrelle Williams - High Priestess/Aida Cover
Brewster Jamieson - King
Jennifer Allor - Principal Répétiteur
Andrew Simpson - Ramphis
Daniel Salas-Peterson - Messenger
Richard Gordon - Chorus Master

A grand collaboration deserves the grandest of operas.

GIUSEPPE VERDI - Aida

Held captive by the King of Egypt and his daughter, Amneris, the Ethiopian princess Aida must choose between her love for Radamès, the leader of the Egyptian army, and her father and homeland. Join the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and Anchorage Opera for an unforgettable fully staged production of the grandest of grand opera, written at the height of composer Giuseppe Verdi’s power.

In Italian with English Supertitles

Join Anchorage Opera General Director Ben Robinson and ASO Music Director Elizabeth Schulze for insights, stories, and musicians' perspectives at ASO's FREE pre-concert lecture Words on Music LIVE, March 28th at 6:30pm.

Aida is Generously Sponsored by

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Hotel Captain Cook

Symphony of Wines is Anchorage’s premier wine-tasting event and fundraiser for your ASO. Indulge in delectable hors d'oeuvres, enjoy live music, and explore a fantastic silent auction while engaging with some of the country's finest vineyards and suppliers.

Proceeds from our Symphony of Wines silent auction and raffles help fund our community programs, including Tickets for My Neighbors. With this program, we give 100+ tickets for each concert to students, military families, and social service agencies.

Support the ASO in several ways at Symphony of Wines:

• Purchase a Ticket: Buy your entry ticket to Symphony of Wines today! This event is a great date night, birthday gift, or office outing!

• Find Your Favorite Wine: Before you leave for the evening, make sure to place your order for your favorite bottles of wine with our partners at Anchorage Wine House, who are donating 10% of all wine sales to the Anchorage Symphony.

• Donate and Bid at the Silent Auction: We feature generous donors from around the community and many one-of-a-kind auction items to take home, including rare wines, hand-crafted items, and exclusive vacation stays and experiences. Click here to donate an item for the Silent Auction.

• Purchase your Instant Wine Cellar: Curated Edition Raffle Ticket:
  Grand prize for this spectacular raffle is a $2,000 VIP Shopping Experience at Anchorage Wine House with expert wine manager Mike McVittie. This is your chance to find those missing bottles for your cellar.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert

Performances
Friday, Febraury 13, 2026 - 7:30pm
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 1pm

Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.

All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert

Performances
Friday, Febraury 13, 2026 - 7:30pm
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 1pm

Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.

All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 3pm

Family Concert

ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK - Carnival Overture
JACQUES OFFENBACH - Can-Can
AARON COPLAND - Hoe Down
JULIUS FUČÍK - March of the Gladiators
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS - Carnival of the Animals

It’s an afternoon of pure musical fun for the whole family! This lively concert brings together some of the most energetic, colorful, and instantly recognizable pieces in the orchestral world, from the sparkling excitement of Dvořák’s Carnival Overture and the irresistible flair of Offenbach’s Can-Can to the foot-stomping joy of Copland’s Hoe Down. And in the center ring is Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, where musical lions, elephants, and swans all spring to life.

Whether you’re introducing kids to the orchestra or simply looking for a feel-good experience together, this concert promises big smiles, memorable moments, and a whole carnival of sound. 

Come early and play in an Instrument Petting Zoo presented by Alaska Music and Sound, home of the Horn Doctor!

Generously Sponsored by

Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 7:30pm

Celebration

featuring Ying Li, piano

CLAUDE DEBUSSY - Fêtes (from Nocturnes)
AMY BEACH - Piano Concerto
JEAN SIBELIUS - Symphony No. 2

A thrilling celebration of brilliant piano, soaring orchestral melodies, and heartfelt beauty that takes you on a remarkable musical journey.

• A glittering piece that evokes the excitement and sparkle of a lively celebration, Debussy’s Fêtes transports you to a magical world full of movement and light.

• Filled with lyrical beauty and virtuosic flair, Beach brings together Romantic melodies with American spirit, using sweeping orchestration and intense piano passages to captivate you from start to finish.

• Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 moves from quiet reflection to energetic bursts, capturing strength, courage, and resilience.

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 24th at 6:30pm.

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Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 7:30pm

Celebrating 20 Years of
Silent Film Night

featuring Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid” and “The Immigrant”
conducted by Timothy Brock

Silent Film Night returns with The Kid, Charlie Chaplin’s heartwarming and hilarious classic that has been delighting audiences for over a century. This timeless tale follows the lovable Tramp and a mischievous orphan as they navigate life’s ups and downs with humor, charm, and plenty of laughs. An annual family favorite for two decades, it’s a perfect night out filled with laughs, nostalgia, and live orchestral magic.

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 10th at 6:30pm.

Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 7:30pm

Bold Voices

featuring Maxim Lando, piano

FANNY MENDELSSOHN-HENSEL - Overture in C Major
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS - Piano Concerto No. 2
FLORENCE PRICE - Symphony No. 3

A powerful evening of dynamic melodies, breathtaking piano, and soulful symphonic sound that shines a spotlight on bold, under-heard voices with unforgettable musical perspectives.

• Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel takes you on an electrifying ride from start to finish with her animated and charismatic piece that shows off her flair for spectacle, melody, and momentum.

• Maxim Lando returns to the Atwood for a showstopping blend of elegance, playfulness, and virtuosity. From its intense opening to its dazzling, dance-like finale, Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto is a favorite for pianists and audiences, full of charm and flair.

• Profoundly touching, Florence Price’s Symphony No. 3 mixes classical tradition with African American musical heritage, from spiritual-like melodies to striking rhythms.

Join ASO Education Consultant Susan Wingrove-Reed and guest artist Maxim Lando for insights, stories, and musicians' perspectives at ASO's FREE pre-concert lecture Words on Music LIVE, November 1st at 6:30pm.

Bold Voices is Generously Sponsored by

FUN, CASUAL, and FREE!

It’s time for the Annual Anchorage Symphony
FREE Neighborhood Concert

Saturday, October 18th - 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
West Anchorage High School Auditorium

Join your ASO in the West Anchorage High School Auditorium for a one-hour performance of audience favorites. This family-friendly concert includes music from Beauty and the Beast, Harry Potter, The Beach Boys, Beethoven, and we wouldn’t forget the Overture of 1812 with audience participation!

This event is not ticketed, so make sure you mark your calendar!

This Concert is Generously Sponsored by

Special thank you to our founding sponsor, Atwood Foundation, and the Music for My Neighbors Fund.

Presented in partnership with West Anchorage High School and the Anchorage School District.

Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 7:30pm

2025 Opening Night

featuring Gao Hong, pipa

RANDALL CRAIG FLEISCHER - Yup’ik Dance from Echoes
BILL KLEMM - Selections from Postcards from Alaska
GAO HONG - Yue Xing (Musical Journey)
MODEST MUSSORGSKY orch Ravel - Pictures at an Exhibition

Opening our 80th season with a thrilling musical journey through breathtaking landscapes, rich traditions, and powerful orchestral storytelling.

• Experience the world premiere of ASO trombonist Bill Klemm’s Postcards from Alaska, an aural and visual adventure through our beautiful state.

• Gao Hong fuses Eastern and Western musical traditions while showcasing the expressive range of the Chinese pipa and reflecting her deep cultural roots and adventurous spirit.

• Embark on an orchestral exploration through an art gallery, with each movement capturing the spirit of a different artwork, brought to life with Ravel’s colorful instrumentation and Mussorgsky’s imagination.

Join ASO Education Consultant Susan Wingrove-Reed for insights, stories, and musicians' perspectives at ASO's FREE pre-concert lecture Words on Music LIVE, September 20th at 6:30pm. Susan will be joined by featured artist, Gao Hong!

Opening Night is Generously Sponsored by

Doré & Kevin Meyers and

Champagne Pops

Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Atwood Concert Hall Stage

6:30 pm - No-host Reception
7:15 pm - Champagne & Plated Hors d'oeuvres
8:00 pm - Curtain

Dessert served at intermission
Black-tie benefit with intimate cabaret-style seating

Pull out your gowns and tuxedos, and get ready to raise a glass - the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra is turning 80, and we're launching this milestone season with a glamorous celebration! Join us on Saturday, September 6th, for the 57th Annual Champagne Pops Gala, the dazzling kickoff to a year of unforgettable music, community connection, and artistic excellence. This spectacular evening sets the tone for a season eight decades in the making, blending world-class entertainment with elegant festivities, all in support of the Anchorage Symphony's vision of Great Music for Every Life.

This elegant black-tie affair kicks off our celebratory season in spectacular style with ICON: The Voices That Changed Music—a thrilling performance featuring the return of powerhouse vocalists Capathia Jenkins and GRAMMY-nominated Ryan Shaw, joined by your Anchorage Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Elizabeth Schulze. Together, they'll bring to life the music of legendary artists like The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Prince, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Presley, and many more. It's a night of iconic songs and unforgettable performances that will have you dancing the night away!

In addition to the dazzling entertainment and gourmet fare, the evening includes a brief live auction and a chance to raise your paddle to support the ASO's community-building program Music My for Neighbors. Included in this program are Tickets for My Neighbors, which provides over 500 free tickets annually to organizations serving foster families, disadvantaged youth, veterans, elders, and people with disabilities. Funds raised at Champagne Pops also cover bus transportation costs for thousands of students to our annual Young People's Concerts, often their first introduction to a live symphony.

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)

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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)

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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

Subscription Add-On

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.