Drs. Edward Brandecker and Roberta Kalafut hosted Struttin’ Under the Symphony Stars on May 16, 2013. During this event, the Abilene Philharmonic Association launched its Legacy Society, a three-year financial commitment to the orchestra. New Legacy Society supporters were treated to a lovely evening of dinner and dancing under the stars. For more of the party pix … [Read more...]
Philharmonic: Belles and Beaus
The Belles and Beaus program grew out of a desire for the Philharmonic Guild to honor the hard work of their members by providing a program for their sons and daughters. This program would enrich their children’s lives by instilling the parents’ love for volunteerism and providing them the needed hours of community service now required by colleges today. It is a program that … [Read more...]
The Philharmonic performs the Masters, Movies and Mystery
The Abilene Philharmonic continues its 2012-2013 season of classical, pops and chamber concerts with Masters, Movies and Mystery. This season exemplifies the high artistic standards and thoughtful programming that have made the Abilene Philharmonic one of the region’s cultural treasures. Masterworks III, on January 26th, features Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G … [Read more...]
Excitement and Beauty at the Philharmonic
Autumn is in the air: children are returning to school, cooler weather, and the company of family and friends during the holidays. Allow the Abilene Philharmonic to help you escape with performances of thrilling live music. On October 27th, the Abilene Philharmonic presents Masterworks II and brings to life Borodin’s exciting Polovtsian Dances, Schumann’s evocative Piano … [Read more...]
The Abilene Philharmonic: Coming Events
The Abilene Philharmonic concludes its Classical Concert Series on April 21st with a program entitled “New World.” The concert includes Beethoven’s Consecration of the House, Horn Concerto No. 1 by R. Strauss (featuring guest soloist Greg Hustis), and the well-known Symphony No. 9, “New World,” by Antonín Dvořák. Dvořák, a Czech composer of the late Romantic musical period, … [Read more...]