It’s time to dive into the holiday spirit with the first full scale Abilene Philharmonic Concert of the 2021-2022 Lost Season! Performances will be held at the Abilene Convention Center on Saturday, Dec. 4 and feature both a family-friendly, one-hour matinee showing at 3 p.m. and the full evening concert at 7:30 p.m. Pajamas are optional, but they add to the fun. The … [Read more...]
Abilene Philharmonic Brings Back Its ‘Lost Season’
After nearly two years, the Abilene Philharmonic is finally returning to the Abilene Convention Center auditorium for its 71st season of exciting, world-class concerts. Aptly themed the “Lost Season,” the APO is making up for lost time and packing the schedule with fun, unique programs, along with a variety of performances that were either postponed or cancelled due to the … [Read more...]
Interview with Angelo Xiang Yu
Violinist Angelo Xiang Yu will be performing Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with the Abilene Philharmonic on Saturday, April 17 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Angelo recently shared how he got started on the violin, his award-laden 2019, and more. Q: What drew you to the violin over other instruments? A: Every instrument has its own characteristics, but the violin is the closest … [Read more...]
Philharmonic Reimagines Season So the Music Can Continue
One of Gene Wilder’s most iconic roles was playing the titular character in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” After a psychedelically horrifying trip through space and time, the five ticket holders wind up in the factory, where Wilder performs the song “Pure Imagination.” In it, he invites the golden ticket holders to follow him into the world of his creation … [Read more...]
Philharmonic to share stage with world’s most famous brass group
Canadian Brass has performed in virtually every major concert hall in the world, and on April 18 at 7:30 p.m., the brass quintet will take the stage of the Abilene Convention Center along with the Abilene Philharmonic. The two groups will join together in a performance of “New York Cityscape” by composer and conductor Jeff Tyzik. The Canadian Brass members will be dressed in … [Read more...]