A New Season for the Aiken Symphony Orchestra
For the past decade, the Aiken Symphony has created a home in this city for breathtaking classical performances and vivid musical talent. Founded by Thomas and Sally Hofstetter, David Allen, Doris Begley, Sandy Costanzo, David Tavernier and Beverley Zigelman, the symphony debuted its first concert in September of 2015—and it hasn’t stopped evolving since.
The symphony has welcomed new musicians and a new conductor over the years, expanding the group’s repertoire, skills, and annual performances. “We now present an annual subscription series that includes four masterworks, two chamber and two pops concerts,” Music Director & Conductor Scott Weiss said.
With performances of Bach, Beethoven, Berlioz, and many other well-known composers, Weiss says this tenth anniversary season will be “practically a Greatest Hits of classical music.” Pianist Ying Li, who gave a striking performance with the symphony last season, will be playing with the symphony once again in January for a concert exclusively featuring Mozart compositions.
Weiss is excited for this next season, as well as for the many years he will spend leading and growing the symphony. “Enriching the cultural life of Aiken and its residents through all we do is probably the most rewarding part of my work with the Aiken Symphony,” Weiss said. “I’m not going to lie, though… standing in front of these professional musicians and THAT SOUND is an indescribable feeling!”
Annual subscriptions and individual concert tickets are available at the Aiken Symphony’s website.
