Concerts
Featured Events
Sep. 28, 20197:30 PM
Masterworks I
The Heavenly Life
September 28, 2019 at 7:30PM
Abilene Convention Center
Amit Peled, cello
Lynnette Chambers, soprano
Mahler Symphony No. 4
Dvorak Cello Concerto
The Abilene Philharmonic's 69th Concert Season begins with the emotional Mahler Symphony No. 4 featuring Lynnette Chambers in the final movement singing the poem "Das himmlishe Leben" translated "The Heavenly Life". The second half features John Hopkins University cello professor and world renowned cellist, Amit Peled, performing Dvorak Cello Concerto.
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Masterworks II
Visions of America
October 26, 2019 at 7:30PM
Abilene Convention Center
featuring symphonic photochoreography by Westwater Arts
Mayor Anthony Williams, narrator
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite
Copland Lincoln Portrait
Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis
Copland Rodeo Suite
The Abilene Philharmonic’s second performance of the season features symphonic photochoreography provided by Westwater Arts. During the performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait and Rodeo Suite, photos will be projected on multiple digital displays above the orchestra creating a full multimedia concert experience. Narrating the powerful Lincoln Portrait is Abilene’s own Mayor Anthony Williams. Also on the program is a suite from the comedic opera by Richard Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier, and Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis.
October 26, 20197:30 PM
December 7, 20197:30 PM
Pops I
A Hometown Christmas
December 7, 2019 at 7:30PM
Family Friendly Matinee at 3:00 PM
Abilene Convention Center
Featuring
Bruce Ewing, vocalist
Abilene High School Drum Line
Abilene Christian School Children’s Choir
Combined choir made up of the following congregation choirs:
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest
Holy Family Catholic Church
First Central Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church of Abilene
Pioneer Drive Baptist Church
St. Paul United Methodist Church
Kick off the Holiday Season with the Abilene Philharmonic’s annual Christmas Concert. This year we are bringing back Abilene favorite, Bruce Ewing. Bruce will be backed by a massive choir made up of many Abilene church congregation choirs. This concert also has a shortened matinee performance with general admission pricing, making this a great opportunity to bring your kids for them to enjoy their favorite Christmas classics.
Masterworks III
The Emperor Concerto
January 25, 2020 at 7:30PM
Abilene Convention Center
Halle Puckett, piano
2012 Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition Winner
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
Brahms Symphony No. 2
The Abilene Philharmonic’s first concert of the New Year features an encore performance of Abilene’s very own Halle Puckett. Now in her senior year at TCU, she will be performing the powerful Beethoven Concerto No. 5, Emperor. Rounding out this performance is the cheery and almost pastoral Brahms Symphony No. 2.
January 25, 20197:30 PM
February 22, 20207:30 PM
Pops II
Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert
February 22, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Abilene Convention Center
Presented by the ASCAP Foundation and Spot-On Entertainment
Featuring
Klea Blackhurst, vocalist
Scott Coulter, vocalist
Jason Graae, vocalist
Debbie Gravitte, vocalist
Ron Raines, vocalist
John Boswell, piano
Jerry Herman is a legendary composer/lyricist of the American Musical Theatre and one of Broadway’s most beloved icons. From “Hello, Dolly” and “Mame” to “Mack and Mabel” and “La Cage aux Folles,” Jerry Herman’s songs have lit up Broadway for decades with toe-tapping, soul-stirring musical showstoppers. Now he’s sharing his great musical legacy with a new generation of music lovers.
Masterworks IV
Canadian Brass
July 10, 2020 at 7:30PM
Abilene Convention Center
Achilles Liarmakopoulos, trombone
Jeff Nelsen, horn
Caleb Hudson, trumpet
Chris Coletti, trumpet
Chuck Daellenbach, tuba
Barber Overture to the School for Scandal
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
Tyzik New York Cityscapes
The world’s most famous Brass group comes to Abilene! Renowned for genre-bending versatility and joyous performances, the award-winning Canadian Brass is almost single-handedly responsible for elevating the art of the brass quintet to what it is today. They will be joining your Abilene Philharmonic in a performance of New York cityscapes by Jeff Tyzik. Also on the program is Overture to the School for Scandal by Barber and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances.
July 10, 20207:30 PM
May 9, 20207:30 PM
Pops III
Kristen Hertzenberg and Her All-star Band
May 9, 2020 at 7:30PM
Paramount Theatre
featuring
Kristen Hertzenberg
Kristen Hertzenberg returns to Abilene for one memorable night at the historic Paramount Theater! Best known for her role as Christine in the Las Vegas production of The Phantom of the Opera, Kristen Hertzenberg has proven her ability to sing anything in her concerts, from opera to Broadway to blues. She will be accompanied by Maestro Itkin on piano and backed by a cast of philharmonic musicians rocking the house with hits from the Eagles, James Taylor, the Doobie Brothers, Paul Simon, Carole King, and many more!