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Obligatory office of the week pic. Playing this great program including Shostakovich 10 in two performances today at 2 and 8 with the @avlsymphony . #michaelburnsbassoon #ashevillesymphony #shostakovich10
Our final Masterworks concerts are today!
A huge thank you to our guest artist sponsors, Paul and Liz Hosier, for making it possible to welcome @adamgolkapianist to the stage as our featured soloist.
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The Piano Recital with @adamgolkapianist is tomorrow night!
Special thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Loomis for their generous support as concert sponsors, helping make this extraordinary evening of captivating piano music possible.
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The Solo Recital with @adamgolkapianist is in just a few days!
The program opens with sonatas by two towering figures whose works shaped the course of classical music, Beethoven’s Sonata No. 24 and Brahms’ Sonata No. 2.
From the architectural brilliance of Ludwig van Beethoven and the emotional depth of Johannes Brahms, the program then steps into the bold, fragmented sound world of Arnold Schoenberg before arriving at the dazzling virtuosity of Chopin.
You’ll hear Schoenberg’s Three Piano Pieces, Op. 11, followed by Chopin’s Twelve Etudes, Op. 25—an arc that moves from Classical clarity through Romantic richness into the striking language of modernism and beyond.
Polish-American pianist Adam Golka is an internationally acclaimed soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician whose performances have taken him to major stages across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
After winning the Second China Shanghai International Piano Competition at age 16, he quickly gained recognition as a recitalist, performing in celebrated venues such as Alice Tully Hall in New York, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and in festivals and halls across Europe and Japan. He has also collaborated with renowned artists and mentors, including Sir András Schiff.
Golka is known for his ambitious and creative projects, including performing the complete cycle of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas in marathon concerts, and creating the “32@32 ” film series exploring the works through conversations across disciplines. Alongside his performing career, he is an Artist-Teacher at the Longy School of Music of Bard College and serves as Artistic Advisor to the Krzyżowa-Music Festival in Poland.
A passionate collaborator and advocate for new music, he continues to premiere and record contemporary works while maintaining an active international presence. When he is not at the piano, he enjoys reading, art, long walks, and a well-crafted cup of coffee.
We are thrilled to welcome Adam Golka to the stage for our season finale, Masterworks 7, on May 16.
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Alt ASO tonight at Highland Brewing! Join us for an unforgettable evening!
This incredible program is generously presented by @audi_asheville
Additional Series Sponsors: Craig Allen & Julie Cowden, @awakenskinandbody , @visitasheville , Paul and Patty Gaumond, @themattandmollyteam , Marlow Pasarilla Wealth Management Group, David & Dianne Worley
One of the monumental works on Masterworks 7: Unbroken is the 10th Symphony by Dmitri Shostakovich.
Much of Shostakovich’s artistic life unfolded under the oppressive rule of Joseph Stalin. For nearly two decades, the composer endured harassment, censorship, and the constant threat of arrest or worse, as his music often failed to align with the regime’s expectations. His Symphony No. 9, in particular, was publicly condemned. Only after Stalin’s death did Shostakovich return to the symphonic form, composing his Symphony No. 10 after an eight-year hiatus.
In this work, Shostakovich employs his musical signature, DSCH, drawn from his initials and the German spelling of his name, “Schostakowitsch.” This motif corresponds to the notes D, E-flat, C, and B, allowing him to embed his own identity directly into the music. Many scholars interpret the symphony as a portrait of personal struggle and eventual triumph, with this recurring motif representing the composer himself.
Still, debate persists over whether the symphony is meant as a direct response to Stalin or a broader reflection on suffering and resilience. That interpretation is perhaps best left to the listener. What remains clear, however, is that Symphony No. 10 marks a powerful reemergence. An artistic renewal from one of the 20th century’s most compelling symphonic voices.
“I wanted to convey human feelings and passions. Let them listen and decide for themselves.” —Shostakovich, at the Union of Composers, 1954
Our season finale, Masterworks 7: Unbroken, will open with a newly commissioned work by composer Karena Ingram. We’re honored to bring this powerful piece to life. Hear directly from the composer in this video as she shares more about the inspiration behind the work.
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Low Ticket Alert! This may be your last chance to get tickets to see @andrewbirdmusic at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on May 29th to celebrate the Mysterious Production of Eggs! @harrahscherokeecenteravl
The best Star Wars concerts are the ones where the audience joins the fun—so don’t hold back.
Celebrate May the 4th with the @ashevilleyouthorchestra for an evening of epic, galaxy-spanning music!
6:30pm at the Asheville High School Auditorium
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The original soloist for Masterworks 7: Unbroken, has withdrawn, but we are very excited to welcome @adamgolkapianist back to the stage with us!
He will perform a Piano Recital on May 12 and be soloist for Masterworks 7 on May 16th!
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