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American Symphony

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New York-based American orchestra founded in 1962 dedicated to making rarely-heard orchestral music accessible to all.

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Strauss’s first opera is rarely performed today—the ASO’s presentation marks its first performance in NYC in this century. A riveting story of love, guilt and renunciation, Guntram reveals a young Strauss positioning himself as the successor to Wagner. bit.ly/4jiO9sS

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In his very first opera, Strauss’s mastery of orchestral writing combines with the ethereal melodic arcs that anticipate his later, famous operas. Meet the soloists that will bring 'Guntram' to life for the first time in NYC in this century: bit.ly/4jiO9sS

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Happy #InternationalJazzDay! We are looking back at our concert "Duke Ellington + Marcus Roberts Trio," because yesterday (April 29th) also marked Ellington's 126th birthday! #GreatMusicForEveryone

Happy #InternationalJazzDay! We are looking back at our concert "Duke Ellington + Marcus Roberts Trio," because yesterday (April 29th) also marked Ellington's 126th birthday! #GreatMusicForEveryone
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Our free chamber music series in partnership with Bryant Park continues this month in the heart of New York City! We are proud to present two exciting new ensembles: 📍May 12 & 13-The Music of Louis Armstrong 📍May 19 & 20-Salon 1898: Cuban Dance Music bit.ly/3zBvvLz

Our free chamber music series in partnership with <a href="/bryantparknyc/">Bryant Park</a> continues this month in the heart of New York City! We are proud to present two exciting new ensembles:
📍May 12 &amp; 13-The Music of Louis Armstrong
📍May 19 &amp; 20-Salon 1898: Cuban Dance Music
bit.ly/3zBvvLz
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One week from today, our jazz ensemble will be performing The Music of Louis Armstrong, a newly curated program of lesser-recorded works by the prolific composer. May 12 & 13 Bryant Park. bit.ly/4k7T94c

One week from today, our jazz ensemble will be performing The Music of Louis Armstrong, a newly curated program of lesser-recorded works by the prolific composer. May 12 &amp; 13 <a href="/bryantparknyc/">Bryant Park</a>. bit.ly/4k7T94c
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Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 got its debut in Vienna #onthisday in 1824. We hope you enjoy our live recording of the first movement. youtu.be/7D3BruReriI?si…

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Today Bryant Park our jazz ensemble will be performing works by the great Louis Armstrong! This free concert will begin at 5:30pm on the Upper Terrace and will be repeated tomorrow at the same time and place. #GreatMusicForEveryone bryantpark.org/calendar/event…

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Met Opera star soprano Angela Meade, is a featured soloist in our upcoming production of Strauss's first opera. “…the most talked about soprano of her generation”—Opera News Strauss's Guntram: June 6, 2025 at Carnegie Hall, limited tickets remain: bit.ly/4jiO9sS

Met Opera star soprano Angela Meade, is a featured soloist in our upcoming production of Strauss's first opera. “…the most talked about soprano of her generation”—Opera News
Strauss's Guntram: June 6, 2025 at Carnegie Hall, limited tickets remain: bit.ly/4jiO9sS
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The hall is filling up quickly for our upcoming presentation of Strauss's first opera, Guntram! We hope you will join us on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Carnegie Hall. Snag one of the last remaining tickets: americansymphony.org/concerts/strau… #GreatMusicForEveryone

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Acclaimed tenor John Matthew Myers, is a featured soloist in our upcoming presentation of Strauss's Guntram! He is hailed for his “remarkable emotional depth and range” —Opera Magazine 🔺June 6, 2025 at Carnegie Hall, limited tickets remain: bit.ly/4jiO9sS

Acclaimed tenor John Matthew Myers, is a featured soloist in our upcoming presentation of Strauss's Guntram! He is hailed for his “remarkable emotional depth and range” —Opera Magazine

🔺June 6, 2025 at Carnegie Hall, limited tickets remain: bit.ly/4jiO9sS
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Praised for his “beguiling timbre of mahogany”(New York Times), Baritone Alexander Birch Elliott joins the principal cast of tomorrow's production of 'Guntram,' along with Nate Mattingly and Met Opera veteran Kevin Short. June 6, 2025 at Carnegie Hall: bit.ly/4jiO9sS

Praised for his “beguiling timbre of mahogany”(New York Times), Baritone Alexander Birch Elliott joins the principal cast of tomorrow's production of 'Guntram,' along with Nate Mattingly and Met Opera veteran Kevin Short. June 6, 2025 at Carnegie Hall: bit.ly/4jiO9sS
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Rodell Rosel, Katharine Goeldner, and Bernard Holcomb join our featured cast including Angela Meade, John Matthew Myers, Kevin Short, Alexander Birch Elliott, and Nate Mattingly in this evening's (June 6) rare performance of Strauss’s very first opera: bit.ly/4jiO9sS

Rodell Rosel, Katharine Goeldner, and Bernard Holcomb join our featured cast including Angela Meade, John Matthew Myers, Kevin Short, Alexander Birch Elliott, and Nate Mattingly in this evening's (June 6) rare performance of Strauss’s very first opera: bit.ly/4jiO9sS
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Tonight to Carnegie Hall for the American Symphony performance of Strauss’s first opera, Guntram. Many familiar names here. My 14th new opera of the 24-25 season. Tx3 to all!

Tonight to <a href="/carnegiehall/">Carnegie Hall</a> for the <a href="/ASOrch/">American Symphony</a> performance of Strauss’s first opera, Guntram. Many familiar names here. My 14th new opera of the 24-25 season. Tx3 to all!
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"John Matthew Myers delivered a bravura performance of astonishing resourcefulness and tonal beauty in the role." —The New York Times Photos by Matt Dine

"John Matthew Myers delivered a bravura performance of astonishing resourcefulness and tonal beauty in the role." —The New York Times

Photos by Matt Dine
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We are pleased to announce our 64th season! Free concerts, a U.S. premiere, celebrating America at 250, and an epic season finale. Tickets on-sale Sept 8. Explore: bit.ly/47hrCY2