The Abilene Philharmonic is once again joining with the city’s No. 1 tourist attraction, the Abilene Zoo, to present a spring concert. Maestro David Itkin, along with Kelly Rabke, vocalist extraordinaire, will present Jazz in the Park on Saturday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. The show includes well-known Broadway hits, some Disney classics, and a few hidden gems thrown in the mix. The … [Read more...]
Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition Gold Medalist Daniel Bae Q&A
Daniel Bae is the 2021 Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition Gold Medalist. He will be performing the Korngold Violin Concerto with the Abilene Philharmonic January 14th, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Abilene Convention Center. In between his busy studies pursuing his Bachelors in Violin Performance at the Juilliard School, he answered a few questions to help us get a better … [Read more...]
Abilene Philharmonic Prepares Special Christmas Concert
Do You Hear What I Hear?...It’s nearly that magical time of year when the Abilene Philharmonic holds an annual holiday concert at its home base in the Abilene Convention Center on Dec. 3. This year’s theme will be honoring traditions of decades past. What better way to embrace the holiday spirit than with the soundscape of endearing classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Trepak and … [Read more...]
Q&A with Jason Vieaux
Grammy award winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux will be performing Concierto de Aranjuez, by composer Joaquín Rodrigo, with the Abilene Philharmonic on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Abilene Convention Center. Vieaux recently answered some questions to help us gain a better insight into his musical background, what to expect at the upcoming concert, and more. … [Read more...]
Philharmonic Fundraising Campaign Includes Honor for Retiring Violinist
Scherzo, tremolo, legato, and cantabile. These might as well be a foreign language to some, but for Joyce McGlaun, they’re a second language. It has been said that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. What is to be said of someone who has dedicated over five decades to their craft? “Joyce has been a staple of this orchestra since I took over in 2005,” said APO Music … [Read more...]