Two performances, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Event Details and Tickets Darko Butorac, conductorIsabel Leonard, voice Internationally acclaimed vocalist Isabel Leonard — winner of multiple GRAMMY Awards — brings her versatile artistry and raw star power to this flagship event of the 2026 Artist Residency. She will showcase the many glittering facets of the human voice,...
The incomparable Isabel Leonard will take the stage alongside pianist John Arida for a recital featuring selections by Garcia-Lorca, Montsalvatge, Bizet, traditional Spanish songs, and more. A classical icon, Isabel is the featured artist for the 2026 Artist Residency; she has performed iconic leading roles in every major opera house in the world, including The Met...
Two performances, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Event Details and Tickets James Lowe, guest conductorGeneva Lewis, violin Three composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting light breaking through ever-present clouds, Bruch’s spirited fantasy for violin reshapes traditional folk melodies, and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony brings the dramatic...
Two performances, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Event Details and Tickets Darko Butorac, conductorJessica Beebe, sopranoTimothy Parsons, altoJacob Perry, tenorKenneth Overton, bassAsheville Symphony Chorus Celebrate the holiday season with the might and emotional weight of Handel’s iconic Messiah. One of our biggest performances of the season, the Asheville Symphony Chorus shares the stage with four incredible...
Join the Asheville Symphony Chorus for our fall concert, FERN HILL, with special guests the Asheville Youth Chorale, tenor Corey Hart, and organist Tate Addis. FERN HILL celebrates the work of American composers, with John Corigliano's 20th-century masterpiece of the same taking center stage. We hope to see you on November 22nd under the beautiful...
This extraordinary evening is devoted entirely to three of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites, all masterpieces crafted at the pinnacle of Bach’s genius. In the intimate setting of a solo recital, acclaimed American-Canadian cellist Elinor Frey brings her exceptional talents and Baroque expertise to these technically demanding and emotionally profound pieces. A distinguished scholar-performer who has...
Two performances, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Event Details and Tickets Two performances, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Darko Butorac, conductorElinor Frey, cello Discover the defiant spirit of four Classical revolutionaries. Boccherini and Haydn explore their dark sides, bringing new depth to their work. C.P.E. Bach challenges aristocratic tastes and elevates the cello to new heights,...
Fundraiser for AFTA including: Three different bluegrass bands including two groups of AFTA studentsGreat BarbecueLots of Fun! Event Details and Tickets
Two performances, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Event Details and Tickets Darko Butorac, conductorNatalie Brennecke, viola Celebrating 90+ years of the enduring legacy of Black Mountain College, this unique program traces a journey from European romanticism to American avant-garde with Brahms’s mountain-inspired Second Symphony, Bartók’s ethereal Viola Concerto (written in part during his time in Asheville),...
An exquisite harp ensemble concert of regionally inspired music performed by members of the American Harp Society & The Mountain Harpers. Over 20 harp players from the WNC chapter & the South Carolina chapter of the American Harp Society, along with Asheville-based Mountain Harpers share the stage, bringing the incredibly unique, ethereal, uplifting sounds of...
First Baptist Church of Asheville Adult Choir will be joined by the Asheville Symphony and the All Souls Cathedral Choir for a free community concert to celebrate the resilience of the region. At 6 p.m., a free barbecue meal will be served in the sanctuary parking. The concert will feature Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna and Dan Forrest's Requiem...
Two performances at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Event Details and Tickets Darko Butorac, conductorEmanuel Ax, piano The resilience of our community shines in this Hurricane Helene milestone program. Experience renewal and rebirth through Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto featuring piano legend Emanuel Ax, Beethoven’s “Heroic” Symphony, and a stirring new commission by Asheville Symphony musician Amber...
The classical faculty of the Academy for the Arts will present their annual Summer Concert this Sunday, July 20th at 6:00pm. Music from two harps, duo pianos, a vocal suite from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess,” and the AFTA Faculty String Quartet will fill Crouch Chapel at First Baptist Church in downtown Asheville.
Come out this Sunday at 2pm to hear original tunes and bluegrass favorites played by Jonathan Salter, Nick Dauphinais, Lyndsay Pruett, Derek Caden, and Matt Wright. Free admission, donations accepted for the Academy for the Arts.