Tickets are available for $20 – 65.00
Round-trip transportation from Marietta is available as an add-on at checkout. Click here for more information.
75th Anniversary Celebration
Join the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening as we mark 75 years of music, community, and inspiration with a once-in-a-generation concert event. This milestone performance is more than a performance—it’s a powerful tribute to the GSO’s enduring legacy and a celebration of its future.
On this special night, the stage will be filled with over 400 performers, uniting the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Uzee Brown Society of Choraliers, the Wendell P. Whalum Community Chorus, the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble, and the extraordinary young musicians of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra. Together, they’ll create a sweeping sonic experience that spans generations, cultures, and traditions.
The program features a dynamic mix of music that reflects the GSO’s rich legacy and diverse partnerships, from spiritually rooted choral works to orchestral favorites.
A highlight of the evening will be a powerful side-by-side performance with the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, showcasing the next generation of talent as they join GSO musicians in selections from Holst’s beloved symphonic suite The Planets, that explores the vastness and wonder of the cosmos.
The celebration reaches its apex with the profound and soaring final movements of Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony. With full chorus, orchestra, and soloists joined in musical triumph, this conclusion is a breathtaking testament to resilience, renewal, and the power of the human spirit—echoing the very story of the GSO over the past 75 years.
More than a concert, this is a celebration of the GSO’s past, present, and future. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the symphony, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.
Program
Shostakovich Festive Overture
Hailstork Shout for Joy!
Boulanger Vieille Prière Bouddhique (Old Buddhist Prayer)
Holst Selections from The Planets
Mars, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter
Mahler Symphony No. 2
IV. “Urlicht” (Primal light)
V. Im Tempo des Scherzos (In the tempo of the scherzo)
This performance is made possible through the generous sponsorship of United Contractor Services.
Special thanks to The City of Marietta for their support of our 75th Season.
Featured Artists
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- GSO Chorus
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- GYSO
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- Bryan Black, GSOC Chorus Director
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- Georgia Symphony Orchestra
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- Timothy Verville, Music Director & Conductor
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- Nathan Munson
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- Tetyana Vakhnovska
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- Sarah Heilman
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- Nathaniel F. Parker, Associate Conductor
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- The Georgia Spiritual Ensemble
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- Uzee Brown Society of Choraliers
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- The Wendell P. Whalum Community Chorus
Venue Information
Round-Trip Transportation Add-On – GSO 75th Anniversary Finale
Make your concert experience effortless from start to finish. Add round-trip transportation to your ticket and skip the hassle of Atlanta traffic and parking.
Enjoy convenient departure from Marietta High School, with comfortable, clean, and safe 14-passenger vans delivering you directly to the front door of Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center. After the performance, simply return to the designated pick-up area for a smooth and timely ride back-no navigating downtown or searching for parking.
Relax, ride, and arrive ready to experience an unforgettable evening of music.
Round-trip transportation from Marietta is available as an add-on at checkout.
$45.00 per person
The vans will depart from Marietta High School at 6:00 PM.
