Asheville Symphony

Since 1960, The Asheville Symphony Orchestra has performed and promoted symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment, and education of the people of Western North Carolina. The Symphony, located in Asheville, NC, employs an 80-100 member orchestra paid on a per-service basis and presents concerts featuring internationally renowned as well as... Read More

Since 1960, The Asheville Symphony Orchestra has performed and promoted symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment, and education of the people of Western North Carolina. The Symphony, located in Asheville, NC, employs an 80-100 member orchestra paid on a per-service basis and presents concerts featuring internationally renowned as well as local guest artists. The Symphony presents seven full orchestra concerts per year in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at the Asheville Civic Center. Each concert features a performance by a guest artist. The Symphony's programming reflects a desire to present both the "old favorites" as well as more recent works. In addition to the regular subscription series, the orchestra presents a Holiday Pops. Related programs include Asheville Symphony Chorus, Asheville Symphony Children's Chorus, Asheville Symphony concert lectures, Music Education in the Schools, and pre-concert lectures. See Less