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5-Star Review: ASO Concertmaster and Friends possessed by Marsalis' "A Fiddler's Tale" by Michael Huebner, al.com, May 22, 2013

5-Star Review: Vibrancy, intimacy and a final farewell at ASO concert by Michael Huebner, al.com, May 11, 2013

ASO, Chorus bring weighty Brahms "Requiem" into focus, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Apr. 27, 2013

The ASO mourns the passing of our Board Member Emeritus, Marvin R. Engel

Don't think it's a sin: Alabama Symphony to play "Sweet Home Alabama" and more rock classics, by Greg Richter, al.com, Apr. 23, 2013

Five Star Review: Impassioned performances from Alastair Neale, Joshua Roman, Alabama Symphony by Michael Huebner, al.com, Apr. 6, 2013

Cellist Joshua Roman will lead a FREE masterclass on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. as part of the ASO's Guest Artist Enrichment Program. It will be held in the Bolding Recital Hall at Samford University. The program is open to all members of the public. For further information, please call Education Manager Liz Hartin at 205.314.6943.

ASFA Student, ASYO bassist Andrew Downs will represent AL in new National Youth Orchestra by Michael Huebner, al.com, Mar. 5, 2013.

Two Sibelius symphonies frame engaging ASO program by Michael Huebner, al.com, Feb. 23, 2013.

Five Star Review: Alabama Symphony trio captures magic of Smetana, Dvorak trios by Michael Huebner, al.com, Feb. 20, 2013.

Judd Greenstein and stuff of stars: Alabama Symphony premieres new work, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Feb. 15, 2013.

Five Star Review: Rossen Milanov conducts ASO in insightful Shostakovich, riveting Tchaikovsky, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Feb. 2, 2013

Five Star Review: Opera Birmingham's Madame Butterfly soars at Wright Center, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Jan. 26, 2013.

Gabriel Kahane's unique musicianship on Alabama Symphony's Classical EDGE, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Jan. 11, 2013.

Guest Conductor Courtney Lewis relays suavity, unleashes bravado in Alabama Symphony concert, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Jan. 5, 2013.

Handel's Messiah, conductor Gary Thor Wedow revisit Alabama Symphony, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Dec. 16, 2012.

Five Star Review: Julian Kuerti sparks chemistry with Alabama Symphony, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Nov. 30, 2012.

Justin Brown, Alabama Symphony, in challenging Bach, Bruckner program, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Nov. 17, 2012.

Five Star Review: Alabama Symphony, Justin Brown, Sursum Corda meet up in the Baroque, by Michael Huebner, al.com, Nov. 10, 2012.

Five Star Review: Tito Munoz leads Alabama Symphony, pianist Ingrid Fliter in brilliantly nuanced performance, by Michael Huebner, al.com Oct. 27, 2012

Roderick Cox: Rising conductor shares his vision with ASO, ASYO, by Thomas Little Magic City Post, Oct. 15, 2012

Sanderling keeps Tchaikovsky under control at Alabama Symphony concert by Michael Huebner, al.com, October 6, 2012

Class Act: Indigo Girls share stage with Alabama Symphony Orchestra in Birmingham by Mary Colurso, The Birmingham News, September 22, 2012

Alabama Symphony: An all-American Masterworks opening by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, September 14, 2012

Symphony 30 Announces their annual fundraiser picnic at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Gershwin jump-starts Alabama Symphony season at Maestro's Ball by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, September 7, 2012

Alabama Symphony Orchestra announces Roderick Cox as New Assistant Conductor/Music Director of the ASYO and Alison Bolton, New Director of Education. Click here for the press release. June 27, 2012

2011-2012 Press and Media

Alabama Symphony: Carnegie Hall success needs to translate to support at home by Michael Huebner,The Birmingham News, May 20, 2012

5 Star Review: Alabama Symphony closes 2011-2012 Masterworks with Justin Brown's last as music director by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, May 18, 2012

Blooming Far Beyond Where They're Planted by Anthony Tommasini, The New York Times, May 12, 2012

Review: Alabama Symphony at Carnegie Hall by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, May 12, 2012

Alabama Symphony at Carnegie Hall: A triumph, yellow hankies and all by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, May 11, 2012

Getting with the Program by Leah Harrison, Symphonynow.org, May 4, 2012

Orion Weiss, Alabama Symphony bring warmth to icy Scandinavian landscape by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News Apr. 29, 2012

We are thrilled to announce the release of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's 2011 Bridge Recording "Paul Lansky: Imaginary Islands." The works — conducted by Maestro Brown — include Lansky's commissioned works "Shapeshifters," "Imaginary Islands," and "With the Grain." CDs will be available for purchase at all ASO concerts for $15.

Heart of Romanticism reached by Concertmaster & Friends by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, Mar. 27, 2012

Please click here for the Spring for Music Press Release

Alabama Symphony balances budget, reaches goal for Carnegie Appearance by Michael Huebner The Birmingham News Mar. 11, 2012

Alabama Symphony and Augustin Hadelich: Recurring excellence by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News Mar. 2, 2012

Looking beyond Carnegie: In 2012-13, Alabama Symphony searches for new music director, presents classical, pops stars | Full 2012-2013 Schedule by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News Mar. 4, 2012

5-Star Review! Edgar Meyer excels in dual role as composer and bassist with Alabama Symphony by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News Feb. 17, 2012

Birmingham-Southern Student Meghan Ford wins ASO Composition Competition News from the Hilltop

Kudos to: Alabama Symphony Scholarship winner by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News Feb. 8, 2012

The Road to Carnegie: May debut another milestone in Alabama Symphony's rise by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News Feb. 5, 2012

Annual tribute gives dignified homage to King, Shuttlesworth by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, Jan. 15, 2012

Classical Banjo: Bela Fleck delivers virtuosity in concerto with Alabama Symphony by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, Jan. 13, 2012

Justin Brown's "other" orchestra celebrating 350 years by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, Jan. 8, 2012

Alabama Symphony to pay tribute to King, Shuttlesworth by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, Jan. 8, 2012

Bela Fleck expanding concerto repertoire in new work for banjo and orchestra by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, Jan. 8, 2012

5-Star Review: Ohlsson, Rachev, Alabama Symphony a riveting mix by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, Jan. 6, 2012

Intimacy and energy in Alabama Symphony "Messiah" by Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News, Dec. 18, 2011

Play Tuba? (Or Sousaphone, baritone or euphonium?) Join TUBACHRISTMAS! Sunday, December 18.

Alabama Symphony Takes ASCAP's "Strongest Commitment" Award for Adventurous Programming
by Michael Huebner The Birmingham News, June 9, 2011

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