The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announces its much-anticipated return to Piedmont Park on Tuesday, September 10, at 7:30 PM with a free performance of symphonic gems on Oak Hill.
William R. Langley conducts the evening’s program, featuring a selection of orchestral favorites and a special preview of ASO’s two-season epic endeavor, the Beethoven Project. Program selections will include movements from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, and works by Jesse Montgomery and Adolphus Hailstork.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as seating with a good view of the stage is first-come, first-served. Admission is free to the public and tickets are not required. There will also be food trucks with beverages to complete the picnic experience. Family-friendly activities will be hosted by the ASO Education and Community Engagement Department.
Entering its 80th season, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann is readying a thrilling 2024-2025 program of Classical Greats and stand-out guests. Those in attendance will hear selections from the upcoming season, in addition to well-loved pieces.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concerts in the Park are presented by the Charles Loridans Foundation, Inc. Major support is provided by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts and Culture, the Georgia Council for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Additional details and full program information are available at www.aso.org/piedmont.
Concert in the Park
Piedmont Park, Oak Hill (371 10th St. NE)
Tuesday, September 10, 7:30 p.m.
William R. Langley, conductor
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Music selections include:
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5, Mvt. I
J. MONTGOMERY Starburst
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8, Mvt. I
A. HAILSTORK Symphony No. 1, Mvt. IV
RIMSKY KORSAKOV Scheherazade, Mvt. IV
RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances, Mvt. III
RESPIGHI Pines of Rome, Mvt. IV
Important Concert Information
- The performance will take place at Piedmont Park’s Oak Hill, located in the southwest corner of the park.
- Seating with a direct view of the stage is not guaranteed. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
- There is limited parking at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Parking Facility, adjacent to Piedmont Park. Patrons are encouraged to carpool, ride MARTA to Arts Center Station or Midtown Station, walk or bike to the event.
- Patrons may bring outside food and beverages into the concert area; however, grills, glass containers and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
- Beer, wine and food will be available for purchase on-site.
- Pets are not permitted at this event. However, the Piedmont Park Dog Park will be open.
- In the case of inclement weather, check aso.org and ASO social media channels for updates. There is no scheduled rain date.