Conductor Mei-Ann Chen Leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 2/25-2/27

Guest Conductor Mei-Ann Chen will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, with guest pianist Jon Kimura Parker, Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber, and Dvo?ák's Symphony No. 8. The concert will be February 25-27, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.

A great ASO tradition returns in the 2009-2010 season - Fanfare, the pre-concert buffet-style dining by Restaurant Associates, will be available to all concertgoers at all Delta Classical, Superpops, and Coca-Cola Holiday concert-evening performances from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Audiences have the opportunity to learn more about the music they'll be hearing at concerts with free Concert Previews, hosted by ASO Insider and Program Annotator Ken Meltzer. Join Mr. Meltzer and his special guests, composers, conductors, and musicians for lively and informative discussions. All concert previews are located in Atlanta Symphony Hall and are free and open to all concert ticket-holders.

The first woman to win the Malko International Conductors Competition (2005), Mei-Ann Chen has established herself as a versatile, highly communicative and inspirational young artist. Currently Assistant Conductor of Robert Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, she was awarded the 2007 Taki Concordia Fellowship; as a result of that award, she appeared jointly with Marin Alsop and Stefan Sanderling in highly acclaimed subscription concerts with the Baltimore Symphony, Colorado Symphony and Florida Orchestra.

Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jon Kimura Parker was born, raised, and educated in Vancouver, Canada. His extraordinary career has taken him from Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House to Baffin Island and Zimbabwe. A true Canadian ambassador of music, Mr. Parker has given two command performances for Queen Elizabeth II, special performances for the United States Supreme Court, and has performed for the Prime Ministers of Canada and Japan.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, now in its 65th season, is considered one of America's leading orchestras, known for the excellence of its live performances, presentations, renowned choruses, and its impressive list of Grammy® Award-winning recordings.

Single tickets for these performances are $20 to $75. All single for the 2009-2010 are now available online at atlantasymphony.org or by calling (404) 733-5000. Tickets may also be purchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office located in the Woodruff Arts Center at 15th and Peachtree Streets. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am-8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 8pm.

 

 

 

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