Austin Symphony Orchestra

ASO turns to Kickstarter for help in making its first CD – and rescuing a forgotten composer

"...just for the little guys anymore. Once indie artists with limited resources proved they could fund projects costing thousands..."

March 14, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony: Meeting the orchestra the first time

The Austin Symphony gets in touch with our inner child through a concert featuring some of the classical music that most people first heard when they were young

"...know that I was listening to Benjamin Britten's best-known orchestral work, Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell,..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Austin's Throwing a Big Bash for Beethoven in 2020

The classical community is lighting 250 candles for this musical superhero

"...want to party in 2020? Then get to wherever Austin's classical musicians are, because they have a serious shindig..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

KMFA's New Home Brings the Community Into Contact With Music

Austin's classical music radio station has a new building where people can see the sounds

"...But this is KMFA. For more than four decades, Austin's classical radio station – 89.5 on your FM dial..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean stodgy. It..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...For the 11th time, Austin Critics Table has found a whole lot to like..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ASO's Sweet Release!

Symphony celebrates its first CD release at Waterloo today

"...life would have happened long ago. But here's the Austin Symphony Orchestra, which just passed the century mark a..."

Jan. 6, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Five Degrees from Beethoven

UT pianist Anton Nel, figuratively descended from a line of teachers beginning with Beethoven

"...Anton Nel belongs to one of the most famous lines..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

New Sounds of the Season

Christmas cheer for the ear from UT Wind Ensemble, Austin Symphony Orchestra, and Conspirare

"...even he can't keep track of everything produced by Austin's creatives. The stream of art, dance, theatre, comedy, music,..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...classical music, and theatre. The nominations for the 2008 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...2010, to April 30, 2011, were assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Canavan..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

World on a String

Young violinists from across the globe flock to Austin for North America's first Menuhin Competition

"...strikes, and one can hear the kindling of artistry within that technical proficiency...."

Feb. 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Classical Music Treasures of 2011

Ancient voices, singing strings, and lots of Bach made 2011 a fine year for ears

"...2) 'FLIGHT' (Austin Lyric Opera) The travelers in Jonathan Dove's airport-set opera..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...music, and visual art. The nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...2013, and April 30, 2014, the members of the Austin Critics Table have agreed on the most outstanding work..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Treasures of 2010

Music and movement in 2010 made the mundane sacred and the serious silly

"...company welcomed the new year by encompassing all time with choral works that opened one to the fullness of..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Humor, Introspection, Ecstasy

UT Composer Dan Welcher is one step away from greatness.

"...spring, Peter Bay, music director and conductor of the Austin Symphony, had the bright idea of getting UT composition..."

April 13, 2001 Music Feature by Robert Faires

Top 9 Dance and Classical Music Treasures of 2009

Uncommon beauty and power danced a potent duet in the music and movement of 2009

"...'THE TRASH PROJECT' (FORKLIFT DANCEWORKS) Allison Orr's epic team-up with Solid Waste Services yielded so much loveliness: garbage trucks..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Menuhin Competition 2014

"...of the competition also include a number of masterclasses with competition jurors, panel discussions and presentations, and concerts featuring..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Arts Feature

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 3,..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 (+1) Dance/Classical Music Treasures of 2012

In 2012, dance memorably explored profound topics, and classical embraced Charlie Brown and George Washington

"...1) 'SOLO SYMPHONY' (Forklift Danceworks) A revelation – of the dance at..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra With Anton Nel

This concert of music by neglected composer Edward Burlingame Hill returned some lost gems to the concert hall

"...Which is just what the Austin Symphony Orchestra's first concert of 2014 held – not..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...2015, and April 30, 2016, the members of the Austin Critics Table have agreed on the most outstanding work..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Superlatives

The 2008-2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...On Monday, June 1, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding..."

June 5, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...music, and visual art. The nominations for the 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Parker Woodland, Good Looks, and More Crucial Concerts

Album releases, artist departures, and more recommended shows

"...Good Looks debuted firmly within the country-rock canon on 2022’s Bummer Year, an earnest..."

June 7, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...of it. That essentially describes the reaction of the Austin Critics Table to the last year in the arts...."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...now you can learn how to make your own multipaneled masterpieces at this Eastside outpost of your friendly neighborhood..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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