The Atlanta Symphony to Play Piedmont Park on June 23

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will return to Piedmont Park for a Performance in the Park, presented by Bank of America in partnership with The City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department, on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

The performance will take place on Oak Hill - located in the southwest corner of the park. Led by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Joseph Young, this year's concert will feature Rossini's Overture to The Barber of Seville. The performance will also include Brubeck's Concerto for Bass Trombone featuring the Orchestra's own Brian Hecht, James Brown's I Feel Good, Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 and more.

The Orchestra's history at Piedmont Park dates back to its initial performances in 1976 with Robert Shaw. Since then, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has performed more than 100 concerts in the park, delighting Atlantans with free live symphonic music.

"Performance in the Park offers a summer evening of great music to enjoy with family and friends," said Wendy Stewart, Atlanta market president, Bank of America. "This outdoor concert, in the heart of the city, is part of our commitment to support thriving, dynamic local communities and promote arts and culture around the world."

"The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Performance in the Park is a time honored tradition," said Amy Phuong, commissioner of the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation. "The Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to continue to bring this eagerly anticipated concert back to the city for music lovers of all ages. It is our hope that families, who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to attend a concert at Symphony Hall, come out for this free event and perhaps even develop a love for the music."

Admission is free to the general public and no tickets are required. Additional details are available at www.aso.org/piedmontpark.

Important Concert Information

• 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. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
• The performance will take place on Piedmont Park's Oak Hill, located in the southwest corner of the park.
• There is limited parking at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Parking Facility, adjacent to Piedmont Park. Patrons are encouraged to carpool, ride MARTA (Arts Center Station), walk or bike to the event.
• Patrons may bring outside food and beverages into the concert area; however grills, glass containers and alcohol are not permitted.?