What's New
03/08/10
MEET THE ARTISTS FOR ROBERT SCHUMANN: SCENES FROM GOETHE'S FAUST Click here to read the artist biographies of Andrew Schroeder, Twyla Robinson, Kyle Ketelsen and Michael Spyres and make sure you purchase your tickets now.
MEET THE ARTISTS FOR ROBERT SCHUMANN: SCENES FROM GOETHE'S FAUST Click here to read the artist biographies of Andrew Schroeder, Twyla Robinson, Kyle Ketelsen and Michael Spyres and make sure you purchase your tickets now.
THE REVIEWS ARE IN FOR AFTER THE THAW! Click here to take a look at Harry Rolnick's article "It's The Thawed Which Counts" on ConcertoNet.com to hear what he has to say about Wednesday night's performance and Botstein's selection of Russian composers.
02/10/10
MEET THE ARTIST FOR AFTER THE THAW Click here to read Anita Leuzinger's artist biography. Don't forget to purchase your tickets now.
MEET THE ARTIST FOR AFTER THE THAW Click here to read Anita Leuzinger's artist biography. Don't forget to purchase your tickets now.
02/03/10
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S 2010-2011 SEASON ANNOUNCED Kicking off on October 6, the ASO’s 48th season ranges from Fanny Mendelssohn and Manuel de Falla to Walter Piston and Paul Dessau, and includes Albéric Magnard's opera Bérénice. All works are conducted by Leon Botstein in his 18th season as Music Director. Click here to read the entire press release.
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S 2010-2011 SEASON ANNOUNCED Kicking off on October 6, the ASO’s 48th season ranges from Fanny Mendelssohn and Manuel de Falla to Walter Piston and Paul Dessau, and includes Albéric Magnard's opera Bérénice. All works are conducted by Leon Botstein in his 18th season as Music Director. Click here to read the entire press release.
02/01/10
THE REVIEWS ARE IN FOR AN AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY: THE MUSIC OF HENRY COWELL! Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times says it was "beautiful, melodic and unexpected music, a brief study in love, war and mysticism". Click here to read his whole review. Click here for Harry Rolnick's review on ConcertoNet.com.
01/27/10
ALBERT IMPERATO OF 21C MEDIA GROUP HAS WRITTEN A PIECE ON OUR UPCOMING PERFORMANCE! Imperato refers to the program as a concert of "serious social importance". Click here to read his entry with The Huffington Post: Leon Botstein and the American Symphony Orchestra Perform the Music of Henry Cowell.
ALBERT IMPERATO OF 21C MEDIA GROUP HAS WRITTEN A PIECE ON OUR UPCOMING PERFORMANCE! Imperato refers to the program as a concert of "serious social importance". Click here to read his entry with The Huffington Post: Leon Botstein and the American Symphony Orchestra Perform the Music of Henry Cowell.
01/11/10
LEON BOTSTEIN WILL APPEAR ON SOUNDCHECK ON JANUARY 29TH! Soundcheck is hosted by John Schaefer and airs weekdays from 2:00-3:00PM on WNYC 93.9 and online at wnyc.org. Click here for more information.
LEON BOTSTEIN WILL APPEAR ON SOUNDCHECK ON JANUARY 29TH! Soundcheck is hosted by John Schaefer and airs weekdays from 2:00-3:00PM on WNYC 93.9 and online at wnyc.org. Click here for more information.
01/06/10
MEET THE ARTISTS FOR AN AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY: THE MUSIC OF HENRY Click here to read the artist biographies. Don't forget to purchase your tickets now.
MEET THE ARTISTS FOR AN AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY: THE MUSIC OF HENRY Click here to read the artist biographies. Don't forget to purchase your tickets now.
12/10/09
AN EXCERPT FROM THE NEXT DIALOGUES AND EXTENSIONS IS FEATURED ON THE WEB Click here to read the excerpt written by Maestro Botstein. All essays for An American Biography: The Music of Henry Cowell concert on January 29th, 2010 will be posted on our site within a few weeks.
AN EXCERPT FROM THE NEXT DIALOGUES AND EXTENSIONS IS FEATURED ON THE WEB Click here to read the excerpt written by Maestro Botstein. All essays for An American Biography: The Music of Henry Cowell concert on January 29th, 2010 will be posted on our site within a few weeks.
12/04/09
CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE ABOUT MUSIC NOTES Click here to read the article about ASO Music Notes event at Newark Museum, which featured a Side by Side Concert with St. Benedict's Prep students.
CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE ABOUT MUSIC NOTES Click here to read the article about ASO Music Notes event at Newark Museum, which featured a Side by Side Concert with St. Benedict's Prep students.
12/02/09
A CELEBRATION OF ROMANTICISM! ASO Music Notes, Educational Program, event on December 3, 2009 at the Newark Museum featuring St. Benedict's Prep students with music and much more! Click here to read more about it.
A CELEBRATION OF ROMANTICISM! ASO Music Notes, Educational Program, event on December 3, 2009 at the Newark Museum featuring St. Benedict's Prep students with music and much more! Click here to read more about it.
11/20/09
IN CELEBRATION OF OUR NEW COLLABORATION WITH AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, The Collegiate Choral would like to offer to the ASO family and friends a 25% discount on tickets to the December 1st Gala Concert. Tickets can be purchased at www.collegiatechorale.org or by calling 646.202.9623. To receive the 25% discount, please use discount code ASOJS. We hope you will join us at this festive concert conducted by James Bagwell. Click here for more information.
11/16/09
ASO IS RETURNING TO CARNEGIE HALL FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON! After almost 50 years, ASO is relocating back to where it began its first concert in 1962. Click here to read more about it.
ASO IS RETURNING TO CARNEGIE HALL FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON! After almost 50 years, ASO is relocating back to where it began its first concert in 1962. Click here to read more about it.
10/28/09
CHECK OUT THE REVIEW FOR CLASSICS DECLASSIFIED: BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY 1! Click here to read the review from The Berkshire Review for the arts. The next Classics Declassified concert on Beethoven's symphony 3 will be on February 7. 2010.
CHECK OUT THE REVIEW FOR CLASSICS DECLASSIFIED: BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY 1! Click here to read the review from The Berkshire Review for the arts. The next Classics Declassified concert on Beethoven's symphony 3 will be on February 7. 2010.
10/19/09
MEET VIOLINIST MIRA WANG, WHO WILL BE PERFORMING A VIOLIN CONCERTO BY HERMANN GOETZ ON NOVEMBER 15. Click here to read her biography. Tickets are still available here.
MEET VIOLINIST MIRA WANG, WHO WILL BE PERFORMING A VIOLIN CONCERTO BY HERMANN GOETZ ON NOVEMBER 15. Click here to read her biography. Tickets are still available here.
10/16/09
MAESTRO BOTSTEIN WILL APPEAR ON CNBC'S "THE BUSINESS OF INNOVATION" It is scheduled to air on Monday, October 19 at 8pm.
10/09/09
ANNOUNCING A CHANGE IN LEAD ROLE The role of Fervaal will be played by Richard Crawley. Click here for biographical information.
ANNOUNCING A CHANGE IN LEAD ROLE The role of Fervaal will be played by Richard Crawley. Click here for biographical information.
10/09/09
LEON BOTSTEIN INTERVIEWED BY NY1 Tune into NY1 at the following times today to view the segment: 2:50pm, 6:20pm and 9:50pm. You can watch the entire segment online here.
LEON BOTSTEIN INTERVIEWED BY NY1 Tune into NY1 at the following times today to view the segment: 2:50pm, 6:20pm and 9:50pm. You can watch the entire segment online here.
10/05/09
ASO's $25-TICKET OFFERS FEATURED IN CRAIN'S NEW YORK BUSINESS.COM Click here to read the article. Purchase your tickets now! $25 Tickets for All Seats All Performances All Season.
ASO's $25-TICKET OFFERS FEATURED IN CRAIN'S NEW YORK BUSINESS.COM Click here to read the article. Purchase your tickets now! $25 Tickets for All Seats All Performances All Season.
09/21/09
MEET THE ARTISTS FOR THE UPCOMING PERFORMANCE OF D'INDY'S FERVAAL Click here to read the artist biographies. Don't forget to purchase your tickets now.
MEET THE ARTISTS FOR THE UPCOMING PERFORMANCE OF D'INDY'S FERVAAL Click here to read the artist biographies. Don't forget to purchase your tickets now.
08/25/09
CHECK OUT THE REVIEW FOR THE BARD MUSIC FESTIVIAL Click here to read the review written by Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times.
CHECK OUT THE REVIEW FOR THE BARD MUSIC FESTIVIAL Click here to read the review written by Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times.
08/18/09
BARD MUSIC FESTIVIAL FEATURED IN THE JEWISH STANDARD Read the article here. American Symphony Orchestra will be performing in the Bard Music Festival Wagner and His World. Tickets are still available for this weekend.
BARD MUSIC FESTIVIAL FEATURED IN THE JEWISH STANDARD Read the article here. American Symphony Orchestra will be performing in the Bard Music Festival Wagner and His World. Tickets are still available for this weekend.
08/12/09
MAESTRO BOTSTEIN WILL APPEAR ON CHARLIE ROSE TONIGHT (8/12/09) Check your local listings for details. For more information check their website here.
MAESTRO BOTSTEIN WILL APPEAR ON CHARLIE ROSE TONIGHT (8/12/09) Check your local listings for details. For more information check their website here.
08/04/09 - 08/05/09
REVIEWS ARE IN FOR 'LES HUGUENOTS'! Read them here
REVIEWS ARE IN FOR 'LES HUGUENOTS'! Read them here
BARD MUSIC FESTIVAL FEATURED IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Read the entire article here, here, and here.
07/29/09
MUSIC DIRECTOR LEON BOTSTEIN INTERVIEWED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES. An article discussing the upcoming Bard Music Festival featuring American Symphony Orchestra. Click here to read the entire article.
MUSIC DIRECTOR LEON BOTSTEIN INTERVIEWED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES. An article discussing the upcoming Bard Music Festival featuring American Symphony Orchestra. Click here to read the entire article.
07/28/09
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS AT SUMMERSCAPE AND BARD MUSIC FESTIVAL
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS AT SUMMERSCAPE AND BARD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Bard SummerScape presents Les HuguenotsJuly 31 and August 7 at 7 pm, August 2 and 5 at 3 pm
Bard Music Festival presents Wagner & His World Friday, August 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 8:00 pm, Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 5:30 pm Click here for more information.
06/02/09
READ THE REVIEW OF 'COMPOSING A NATION: ISRAEL'S MUSICAL PATRIARCHS' Click here to read Harry Rolnick's review from ConcertoNet.com.
READ THE REVIEW OF 'COMPOSING A NATION: ISRAEL'S MUSICAL PATRIARCHS' Click here to read Harry Rolnick's review from ConcertoNet.com.
06/01/09
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON We thank all of our patrons for their continued support. We look forward to sharing our 2009-2010 season with you. Subscriptions available for both the Avery Fisher Hall Series and Classics Declassified.
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON We thank all of our patrons for their continued support. We look forward to sharing our 2009-2010 season with you. Subscriptions available for both the Avery Fisher Hall Series and Classics Declassified.
05/27/09
MUSIC DIRECTOR LEON BOTSTEIN INTERVIEWED IN THE JEWISH WEEK Click here to read the entire article.
MUSIC DIRECTOR LEON BOTSTEIN INTERVIEWED IN THE JEWISH WEEK Click here to read the entire article.
05/18/09
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 'COMPOSING A NATION: ISRAEL'S MUSICAL PATRIARCHS Click here for tickets.
04/19/09
FINAL CONCERT OF CLASSICS DECLASSIFIED SEASON performed on April 19th, 2009. We thank our loyal subscribers for your support this season. Full subscriptions to the 2009-2010 season of Classics will be available online starting May 1st. Beginning in October, Leon Botstein and the ASO will embark on a two-season journey exploring the symphonies of Beethoven. We are also very pleased to announce that assigned seating will be available and guaranteed for the entire season. Click here on May 1st to secure your subscription.
FINAL CONCERT OF CLASSICS DECLASSIFIED SEASON performed on April 19th, 2009. We thank our loyal subscribers for your support this season. Full subscriptions to the 2009-2010 season of Classics will be available online starting May 1st. Beginning in October, Leon Botstein and the ASO will embark on a two-season journey exploring the symphonies of Beethoven. We are also very pleased to announce that assigned seating will be available and guaranteed for the entire season. Click here on May 1st to secure your subscription.
03/23/09-03/25/09
REVIEWS COMING IN FOR 'REVISITING WILLIAM GRANT STILL' Click here to read Howard Kissel's The Cultural Tourist. Click here to read Gail Wein's review on ClassicalSource.com.
03/20/09
MUSIC NOTES FEATURED IN NEW JERSEY STAR-LEDGER Year long collaboration with St. Benedict's Preparatory School profiled. Click here to download a pdf of the article.
'REVISITING WILLIAM GRANT STILL' PROFILED IN THE NEW YORK BEACON Click here to download the article.
REVIEWS COMING IN FOR 'REVISITING WILLIAM GRANT STILL' Click here to read Howard Kissel's The Cultural Tourist. Click here to read Gail Wein's review on ClassicalSource.com.
03/20/09
MUSIC NOTES FEATURED IN NEW JERSEY STAR-LEDGER Year long collaboration with St. Benedict's Preparatory School profiled. Click here to download a pdf of the article.
'REVISITING WILLIAM GRANT STILL' PROFILED IN THE NEW YORK BEACON Click here to download the article.
03/16/09
TUNE IN! LEON BOTSTEIN ON "THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW" AT 1PM EST, MONDAY, MARCH 16TH Tickets still available for "Revisiting William Grant Still". Click here for purchase. In case you missed it, download the entire broadcast here.
02/23/09
PERSECUTION AND HOPE: MASTERWORKS OF CONSCIENCE REVIEWS ARE IN! Click here to read Anthony Tommasini's New York Times Review and click here to read Harry Rolnick's ConcertoNet.com review.
TUNE IN! LEON BOTSTEIN ON "THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW" AT 1PM EST, MONDAY, MARCH 16TH Tickets still available for "Revisiting William Grant Still". Click here for purchase. In case you missed it, download the entire broadcast here.
02/23/09
PERSECUTION AND HOPE: MASTERWORKS OF CONSCIENCE REVIEWS ARE IN! Click here to read Anthony Tommasini's New York Times Review and click here to read Harry Rolnick's ConcertoNet.com review.
02/20/09
ANOTHER GLOWING REVIEW FOR "MUSIC OF THE OTHER GERMANY! Click here to read the review by Michael Miller of the Berkshire Review for the Arts.
ANOTHER GLOWING REVIEW FOR "MUSIC OF THE OTHER GERMANY! Click here to read the review by Michael Miller of the Berkshire Review for the Arts.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR "PERSECUTION AND HOPE: MASTERWORKS OF CONSCIENCE Click here for purchase.
SUMMER INTERNS! Need a great job for the summer? Get the experience you need for arts administration, marketing and development. Visit the Internships page for more information.
01/26/09
LEON BOTSTEIN FEATURED ON NPR'S "ALL THINGS CONSIDERED" Click here to be re-directed to the text version of Margot Adler's peice which aired on "Weekend All Things Considered", Saturday, January 24th. Click on the "Listen Now" to hear the broadcast.
LEON BOTSTEIN FEATURED ON NPR'S "ALL THINGS CONSIDERED" Click here to be re-directed to the text version of Margot Adler's peice which aired on "Weekend All Things Considered", Saturday, January 24th. Click on the "Listen Now" to hear the broadcast.
READ THE FIRST REVIEW OF "MUSIC OF THE OTHER GERMANY" FROM CONCERTONET Click here to read the review by Harry Rolnick.
01/21/09
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S 2009-2010 SEASON ANNOUNCED TODAY Click here to read the entire press release.
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S 2009-2010 SEASON ANNOUNCED TODAY Click here to read the entire press release.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR MUSIC OF THE OTHER GERMANY Sunday, January 25th at 3PM. Featuring Marjorie Owens, soprano. Four US Premieres, Five Composers. A concert that can only be brought to you by the ASO. Join Leon Botstein at 1:45PM for his illuminating pre-concert discussion in the Avery Fisher Hall auditiorium. Click here for tickets.
12/05/08
THE SYMPHONY STORE IS NOW OPEN! Browse through recordings by the American Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Botstein and as well as many other prominent orchestras. Click here.
THE SYMPHONY STORE IS NOW OPEN! Browse through recordings by the American Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Botstein and as well as many other prominent orchestras. Click here.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR AGAINST THE AVANT-GARDE! This Sunday, December 7th at 3PM. Featuring violinist Daniel Hope. There will be a pre-concert talk with Maestro Bostein at 1:45PM in the Avery Fisher Hall auditorium. Click here for tickets.
11/18/08
MAESTRO BOTSTEIN & THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RETURN FROM 2008 TOUR Click here to read select reviews from the San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times.
MAESTRO BOTSTEIN & THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RETURN FROM 2008 TOUR Click here to read select reviews from the San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times.
10/24/08
MAESTRO BOTSTEIN INTERVIEWED IN THE LOS ANGELES TIMES Click here to read the entire article.
MAESTRO BOTSTEIN INTERVIEWED IN THE LOS ANGELES TIMES Click here to read the entire article.
AMERICAN SYMPHONY PERFORMS WORKS BY PROKOFIEV, CARPENTER AND STRAVINSKY THIS WEEKEND AT BARD COLLEGE Click Here to learn more about the upcoming performances, part of Bard Music Festival's "Prokofiev and His World." to read Steve Smith from The New York Times and
10/07/08
REVIEWS ARE IN FOR OUR SEASON OPENER, LE ROI D'YS Click here to read Howard Kissel from The Daily News and Click here to read Steve Smith from The New York Times and Click here to read David Shengold from Opera News
REVIEWS ARE IN FOR OUR SEASON OPENER, LE ROI D'YS Click here to read Howard Kissel from The Daily News and Click here to read Steve Smith from The New York Times and Click here to read David Shengold from Opera News
10/03/08
MAESTRO LEON BOTSTEIN IN TODAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL Music Director Leon Botstein's article, "The Unsung Success of Live Classical Music" in today's issue of the Wall Street Journal.
MAESTRO LEON BOTSTEIN IN TODAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL Music Director Leon Botstein's article, "The Unsung Success of Live Classical Music" in today's issue of the Wall Street Journal.
09/18/08
CLASSICS DECLASSIFIED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE Act now while supplies last. Click here to purchase tickets. First concert is THIS SUNDAY, 4PM at Symphony Space.
CLASSICS DECLASSIFIED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE Act now while supplies last. Click here to purchase tickets. First concert is THIS SUNDAY, 4PM at Symphony Space.
MAESTRO LEON BOTSTEIN TO TOUR WITH JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tour of U.S. West Coast kicks off in Los Angeles, CA on October 25th. Click Here to download the press release!
DIALOGUES & EXTENSIONS ESSAYS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD The first of our 2008-2009 Dialogues & Extensions is ready to download! Be sure to read each illuminating essay prior to Le roi d'Ys. Don't yet have your ticket to our season opener? Good news! There's still plenty of time left! Click here to purchase tickets...
George Antheil (1900 - 59)
Ballet mécanique (1953)
Othmar Schoeck (1886 - 1957)
Lebendig begraben, Op. 40 (1926)
