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AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

"SUMMERTIME"

MAY 16 & 17 | 8:00 P.M. | LONG CENTER

Masterworks

Kenneth Overton, Porgy; Laquita Mitchell, Bess; Frank L. Humphrey III, Sportin' Life; Karen Slack, Serena;
Quinlan Singers (Gloria Quinlan, chorus director)

Peter Bay, conductor

PROGRAM:
CARLOS SIMON: Amen!
GEORGE GERSHWIN: Porgy and Bess

This performance features a blend of contemporary and classic works, capturing the essence of summer. The evening opens with Carlos Simon's stirring "Amen! ", a dynamic and soulful exploration of faith and resilience. George Gershwin's beloved opera Porgy and Bess closes the program, featuring iconic tunes such as "Summertime" and "I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'," transporting audiences to the vibrant streets of 1920s Charleston, South Carolina, in a timeless tale of love and redemption.

Want to unleash more? Dive into our new VR experience, made possible by the Lola Wright Foundation, and step up to the podium to conduct a virtual orchestra! At 7:10 p.m., join Jeffrey Blair for 'Concert Conversations,' an engaging discussion about the evening’s program, or head to Studio 701 on the Mezzanine, donde el Director Asistente de la ASO, Pablo Zamora, compartirá sus ideas en español. Strike a VIP pose on the red carpet and capture the moment!

Sponsored by: The Bancroft Initiative

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Event Details

• Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 - Saturday, May 17, 2025
• Time: 8:00 P.M.
• Venue: Long Center
• Website: https://my.austinsymphony.org/overview/1102

Ticket Information

• Cost: $29.00 - $139.00

Presenter Details

• Name: Austin Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1911, the Austin Symphony Orchestra is Austin’s oldest performing arts group. The ASO offers a complete season of musical and educational programming. Masterworks Series concerts include eight concert pairs running monthly September through May in the state-of-the-art Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts. Our season also features the Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops Series which features 4 concerts also at the Long Center, and the Halloween Children’s Concert for the entire family. James C. Armstrong Youth Educations Programs include ASO Tuneful Tales, Young People’s Concerts, High School Concert Tour and a variety of other school programs.

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