This article appeared in the Hoover Sun on June 19, 2025.

Alabama Symphony Orchestra at Railroad Park in Birmingham, AL.

“When I recently became involved with the ASO, I quickly realized how much I had underappreciated it. The talent, dedication and passion behind this orchestra are extraordinary. These musicians and staff work tirelessly to create truly remarkable experiences: live performances at an artistic level that seem like genuine miracles. Just think about it: 50 or more musicians working together in careful coordination to spontaneously create musical wonders right before your ears and eyes. They are instantaneous, unedited, unfiltered, organic, analog, live and in-person.”

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