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...]
Nelda Hodges Competition Inspires Young Musicians for Generations to Come
Many wish to leave a lasting mark on Abilene in an area of their passion, and that is exactly what Nelda and Eddie Hodges did when they formed the Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition in 2008. For more than 60 years, the Hodges were involved in the community as generous donors and innovative leaders of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Foundation, and Guild. They had a … [Read more...]
Academy of Music to help Philharmonic reach wider audience
Contributed by the Abilene Philharmonic Helping every demographic and generation of the community have access to music has been a pillar of the Abilene Philharmonic Association since its inception. That effort was taken to a new level this past summer with the launch of the Academy of Music. The announcement of the Academy of Music comes in partnership with another … [Read more...]