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...]
Q&A with Members of The Canadian Brass
The Abilene Philharmonic’s first Masterworks program of the Lost Season will take place Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m., featuring the award-winning and internationally acclaimed Canadian Brass. Trombonist Achilles Liarmakopoulos and tubist Chuck Daellenbach generously took time to share their musicianship wisdom as well as several interesting facts about their group. Q: You … [Read more...]
Pajamas Optional at Christmas Movie Themed Philharmonic Holiday Concert
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...]