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...]
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...]