Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Explained

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is a professional American orchestra based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Concert venues

• Witherspoon Auditorium at Arkansas Tech University^[1]
• Albert Pike Masonic Center in downtown Little Rock^[2]
• Robinson Center^[3]
• Garvan Woodland Gardens^[4]

Note: This list is not fully complete.

History

• The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1966.^[5]
• David Itkin was the conductor of the orchestra from 1993 to 2010.^[6]
• Geoffrey Robson was appointed as music director in 2023.^[7]
• In February 2012, actor George Takei performed with the group in a Holocaust memorial.^[8]

See also

• Music of Arkansas

External links

• • "Arkansas Symphony Orchestra", Encyclopedia of Arkansas

Notes and References

1. News: Arkansas Symphony to Perform in Russellville. March 26, 2014. Arkansas Tech University. March 22, 2018.
2. News: Mozart's Magic Flute ready to rock at Masonic center. Harrison. Eric E.. January 22, 2015. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. March 22, 2018.
3. News: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra to Perform The Magical Music of Harry Potter. Ellen. Lampe. July 24, 2017. KARK-TV News.
4. News: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra concert, reception. March 29, 2024. The Sentinel-Record. Hot Springs, Arkansas. February 27, 2015.
5. Web site: About: History of the ASO. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. March 22, 2018.
6. Book: Stanick, Katherine. https://books.google.com/books?id=bX2TAAAAQBAJ&dq=david+itkin+conductor+arkansa&pg=PA46. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. 46. Encyclopedia of Arkansas Music. Ali. Welky. Mike. Keckhaver. University of Arkansas Press. September 1, 2013. 978-1935106609.
7. Web site: Music Director. 2023-09-20 . www.arkansassymphony.org.
8. News: George Takei to perform with Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Jackson. Jay. February 6, 2012. KTHV News.