Powerful gospel music, heartfelt lyrics, and inspiring messages were at the core of an incredible afternoon of music, featuring the GSO Chorus, Georgia Symphony Orchestra, and special guests. Directed by Dr. Bryan Black, the performance of Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass was engaging and moving. The collaboration with the Marietta High School Chorus, directed by Dr. […]
Georgia Symphony announces winners of nationwide Beethoven 9th vocal competition (Marietta, Ga., March 4, 2024) – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Timothy Verville announce the results of a nationwide Beethoven 9th Vocal Competition. Winners in each of four voice categories will perform as a featured soloist in the GSO’s May 18 and 19, […]
As GSO principal clarinetist, Justin Stanley prepares to step into the role of soloist. He talks about musicality, inspiration, and how he flips performance anxiety on its head. What inspired you to pursue a career in music and why did you choose your instrument? I started playing the piano in first grade, but when […]
Marietta, GA, February 1, 2024 – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and Music Director Timothy Verville announce the finalists of their nationwide Beethoven 9 Vocal Competition. The Beethoven 9 Vocal Competition was created by the GSO to provide an equal and open opportunity for vocalists across the U.S. to compete regardless of background. The winners […]
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Timothy Verville announce the results of the first round of judging for the Beethoven 9 Vocal Competion. The Beethoven 9 Vocal Competition was created to provide an equal and open opportunity for vocalists to compete regardless of background. There is no application fee, no accompanist fee, and the […]
Magical Holiday Pops Concert Delights Audience with Festive Cheer The Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus delivered a festive spectacle at the annual Holiday Pops Concert. Excitement was in the air as Music Director Timothy Verville led the orchestra through repertoire that spanned classic carols to modern renditions of festive favorites. The set of performances were […]
Audiences young and old were transported to a world of magic, when the GSO presented A Day with Disney in two concerts Saturday, November 11. The atmosphere was electric as families and children, dressed as their favorite Disney characters, gathered to listen to timeless Disney melodies, spanning decades of beloved films. The orchestra, embracing the […]
There was excitement in the air as the Georgia Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 73rd Season with a performance that balanced canonic favorites with little heard gems. An Early Grave highlighted music composed by Bizet, Griffes, Mendelssohn and Boulanger, all composers who met untimely deaths far too young. From the rousing choruses of Carmen, to […]
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and Music Director Timothy Verville announce a competition with no application fee, open to vocalists 18 years and older who are legal U.S. residents, with the opportunity for the winners to perform with the GSO in concert singing a featured solo part in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, receive a $2,000 […]
Nirav Patel is a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon with a wealth of experience. He’s also been one of the GSO’s musicians for the past five years. A member of the cello section, Nirav sat down with Suzanne Tucker, our executive director, to talk about his love of the cello, music, and the GSO. Q: Tell […]