Austin Symphony Orchestra: Commission fever

ASO has commissioned a new orchestral work from composer Christopher Theofanidis

"...the classical ballet Don Quixote. So what about the symphony? Austin Symphony Orchestra had previously announced its one-two punch..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

UT Symphony

After a season of auditioning conductors to find a new Director of Orchestral Activities, the UT School of Music has named Gerhardt Zimmermann to the post

"...Carolinean maestro, who's been music director for the Canton Symphony Orchestra in Ohio for 25 years and is also..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra With Peter Serkin

Despite not always fully engaging with soloist Peter Serkin, the Austin Symphony Orchestra was clear, tidy, and provided some sweeping music

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra With Peter Serkin..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Arts Review by Jerry Young

Faster Than Sound: The College Kids Are Alright

First-ever KVRX Fest offers a buzzing platform for indie artists, Symphony Square, and industry-aspiring students. Also, Broken Spoke daughter Ginny White-Peacock needs "robot legs."

"...kicked off May 10-11 at Cheer Up Charlies and Symphony Square. Headliners included Drab Majesty, Palm, and Fat Tony..."

May 17, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Dance:

"...EL PASO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs Copland: El Salón México; Gershwin: Concerto in..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Arts Feature

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...Atlanta's growly Howlies are the odd Yanks out in this..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

The Music Is Pretty Much Incessant

P. Kellach Waddle, the River City's 'educated hillbilly,' composes himself a life

"...days, he's too busy playing bass with the Austin Symphony Orchestra or performing at an Alamo Drafthouse music-and-a-movie presentation..."

April 20, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...An Evening With Nanci Griffith The Austin Symphony Orchestra shares the stage with the former Austinite and..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Most Memorable Moments of Sunday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two

Urban Heat, Faye Webster, and BIA getting sturdy

"...city twice more before exiting. – Derek Udensi BIA’s Symphony of Sturdiness..."

Oct. 17, 2022 Music Post by Laiken Neumann

Faster Than Sound: BabiBoi's Spitfire Soundtrack for the Club and Beyond

Ballroom rapper joins the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce's Pride in Local Music next Saturday, and more music news

"...Lewis (Dallas) and exploratory Deep Addiction host Tobi G (Atlanta/Chicago) to kick off this Friday, June 17, 7pm-12mid. The..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Opera Probes the Power and Perils of Connection With The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs

The local company launches a new collaborative production for the nation

"...Austin, "the under $10 million companies." Talks began with Atlanta Opera, then Kansas City joined, and over the pandemic..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Unbounded Agency for the Underrepresented

Anita Obasi’s parties make space for queer artistry, Jay Wile’s croon tricks fans of Frank Ocean, and more recommendations for KVRX Fest

"...out the student-run tastemakers at Cheer Up Charlies and Symphony Square for some 40 notable acts, including local Frank..."

May 10, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Recommended Non-ACL Live Music for Festival Abstainers

Sigur Rós, Boys Noize, Usher, and more crucial concerts

"...with F.W. Murnau’s landmark expressionist vampire shocker Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror paired perfectly to two albums by Radiohead,..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...applause finally swept the venue. "We are also from Atlanta and we do not support the agreement between the..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

ACL Music Fest Saturday Listings

ACL Saturday by the blurb

"...The young songstress closes out October in Halifax with Symphony Nova Scotia, debuting arrangements by Final Fantasy's Owen Pallet,..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature

American Repertory Ensemble

Figuring dance and music to be great tastes that taste great together, American Repertory Ensemble aims to bring those art forms together in an organizational peanut butter cup

"...comes to organizations, they typically go their separate ways. Symphony and chamber groups here, ballet and dance troupes there,..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Saturday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...the Ritz Hot Young Priest burst out of the Atlanta scene last year with a sizzling tour and self-released..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...gays that they are. Hopefully after ingesting the silly symphony alive in Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn wrestling in..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...2021's I Know I’m Funny haha, TikTok latched onto Atlanta singer-songwriter Faye Webster, who blends silky soul grooves, twangy..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Parker Woodland, Good Looks, and More Crucial Concerts

Album releases, artist departures, and more recommended shows

"...can you re-create post-punk’s founding barbed wire guitar? For Atlanta trio Omni, the limit does not exist. Sure, there’s..."

June 7, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Ballet Austin Returns With Revival of Hamlet

Company’s most successful production launches 2023-24 season

"...performed by eight other companies, including the Washington Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, and Germany’s Ballet Augsburg...."

Aug. 12, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute to tattoo legend Shanghai Kate, Hi How Are You Day, and Karima Walker highlight our recommended shows

"...from Michael Dease and Chad Lefkowitz-Brown to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee...."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Playback – SXSW Recap: Love, Hate, Garth & Trump

Final love / hate SXSW listicles

"...Hate: Atlanta MC Lil Yachty's clumsy delivery, boring beats, and his..."

March 24, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback – SXSW 2016: FOMO

Fear of Missing Out at SXSW Music 2016? Best pack it in now.

"...Atlanta rapper Killer Mike merged music and politics at a..."

March 18, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Amy Ray, Amplified

Q&A with the Indigo Girl

"...arrive in a rare configuration: backed by a band, Atlanta's Shadowboxers. Next month in Dallas, the Georgian duo of..."

July 12, 2012 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Hannibal Lokumbe: 'Dear Mrs. Parks'

"...attest. Acclaimed trumpeter/composer Lokumbe was commissioned by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to write an homage to heroine Rosa Parks...."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

One last night of band blurbs!

"...on "The Whole World." Now four albums deep, the Atlanta-born big man is still feeding off the excitement generated..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

The Changing Face of Downtown

"...project -- the future home of opera, ballet, and symphony performances -- and Dell Computer executives followed suit with..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature

Beautiful Loser

Keith Ferguson: No Apologies, No Regrets

"...was: John William Ferguson, concert pianist with the Chicago Symphony. He never even knew his father was a musician...."

May 9, 1997 Music Feature by Josh Alan Friedman