There was excitement in the air as the Georgia Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 73rd Season with a performance that balanced canonic favorites with little heard gems. An Early Grave highlighted music composed by Bizet, Griffes, Mendelssohn and Boulanger, all composers who met untimely deaths far too young. From the rousing choruses of Carmen, to […]
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and Music Director Timothy Verville announce a competition with no application fee, open to vocalists 18 years and older who are legal U.S. residents, with the opportunity for the winners to perform with the GSO in concert singing a featured solo part in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, receive a $2,000 […]
Nirav Patel is a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon with a wealth of experience. He’s also been one of the GSO’s musicians for the past five years. A member of the cello section, Nirav sat down with Suzanne Tucker, our executive director, to talk about his love of the cello, music, and the GSO. Q: Tell […]
Donate Now The GSO’s Sensory Friendly performances have garnered national support, including recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts. In this clip, hear what patrons enjoy most about these unique performances. Your support means the GSO can continue providing great programs like this for our community. Donate today to “Growing Together.” Why your support […]
2023 End of Season Campaign Donate Now Enjoy this clip from the GSO’s season finale performance, featuring Orff’s epic Carmina Burana, and help support more great performances like this one by donating to our “Growing Together” campaign. Why your support matters For 72 years, the GSO has been dedicated to serving our community through musical […]
Marietta, GA, May 25, 2023 – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) proudly announces the 2023-2024 season schedule for its orchestral, choral, jazz, holiday, sensory friendly and youth music education program performances. The season will showcase thrilling melodies and harmonies that will captivate and engage audiences. The opening performance, An Early Grave, on October 28, 2023, […]
The GSO’s 72nd season has connected our community with incredible and meaningful performances from our orchestra and jazz ensembles, chorus and GYSO ensembles. We have also been very lucky to count on the support of talented guest musicians and artists. To conclude our season, we are ending on the highest of notes with the spinning […]
Our Sensory Friendly series is back, with two event times on April 15. Join us at the Marietta Performing Arts Center for a 50-minute program where you can move around, dance, speak or vocalize while exploring the world of classical music. This event is designed especially for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families. It […]
Recently, GSO Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville and Atlanta cellist-songwriter Okorie “OkCello” Johnson connected with Lois Reitzes from WABE’s City Lights to share about the upcoming performances for You Shall Hear… The segment will air today, February 23rd, between 11am and noon and will rebroadcast at 9pm. Listen to City Lights here>> Haven’t purchased […]
Posted on September 12, 2022 by Robert Heller The GSO brought some great numbers to the stage at Marietta Performing Arts Center on September 10 and 11th. They dubbed it a Brass Splash for somewhat obvious reasons, albeit there is a full symphony orchestra onstage. They started with three short numbers, a couple of which you may not […]