Akron Symphony Orchestra Opens the 2013-2014 Season with Brahms, Mozart and Hammer on Piano

Maestro Christopher Wilkins returns to lead the Akron Symphony Orchestra on Opening Night of its 2013-2014 season on Sunday, Sept. 15th. The Akron Symphony’s own Levi Hammer will take the spotlight as soloist on Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25.
By: Akron Symphony
 
AKRON, Ohio - Sept. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- Maestro Christopher Wilkins returns to lead the Akron Symphony Orchestra on Opening Night of its 2013-2014 season. The Akron Symphony’s own Levi Hammer will take the spotlight on the Three Graces Piano for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25. Nelson’s Savannah River Holiday will begin the opening concert of the season and Brahms’ 1st Symphony will close the program. The Akron Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night concert takes place at 7:30 pm on Sunday, September 15 at The University of Akron’s EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall. This concert is dedicated to Guy and Renee Pipitone.

“I’m thrilled to start this season with an excursion into lively American waters with Nelson’s Savannah River Holiday and the grandeur and mastery of Brahms 1st Symphony, a worthy successor to Beethoven’s greatest works,” said Akron Symphony Music Director Christopher Wilkins. “But the highlight of the evening is surely having Mozart’s most attractive concerto performed by our very talented assistant conductor, Levi Hammer.”

“Nowadays, when I do Mozart, it’s almost always in the form of his operatic or symphonic output,” said Levi Hammer, soloist on Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25. “But it’s especially nice to have the opportunity to return to my pianistic roots and play this concerto that I’ve always dreamed of performing with such a great conductor, a wonderful orchestra, and paired with Brahms!” Hammer also currently serves as the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s assistant conductor and music director of the Akron Youth Symphony.

The excitement begins at EJ Thomas Hall on Opening Night. Tickets are on sale starting at $25 with discounts for students seniors and groups of ten or more. Season tickets are also available for both the Classics and Pops Series, or create your own series with My Subscription.

Tickets can be purchased through the Akron Symphony ticket office in-person or by calling 330-535-8131, online at www.akronsymphony.org, or by contacting the EJ Thomas Hall box office at 330-972-7570. New season ticket buyers can save 50% off regular ticket prices. Classics Series packages start at $98 and Pops Series packages start at $42 for new buyers.

The Akron Symphony appreciates its sponsors, including Opening Night Concert Sponsor Goodyear, Previews from the Podium sponsor Audio-Technia, media partners 89.7FM WKSU, Akron Life and Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com, and the Ohio Arts Council, which helps fund Akron Symphony concerts with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

For more than 60 years, the Akron Symphony has been a driving musical force throughout the Greater Akron area. Widely recognized for musical excellence and performance versatility, the Akron Symphony Orchestra is committed to enhancing the quality of life of our community. The Akron Symphony is operated by the Greater Akron Musical Association, Inc. (GAMA), whose vision is to be embraced and sustained as a community treasure that provides a welcoming environment for all people to experience great music. GAMA’s vision is realized by operating the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Akron Youth Orchestras, Akron Symphony Chorus, Akron Symphony Guild, Gospel Meets Symphony Choir and numerous outreach and educational programs throughout the region.
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