11 Sep 2023 Conway Symphony Orchestra unveils exciting season

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The Conway Symphony Orchestra and 10 of its proudest supporters hosted the 2023-24 season kick-off event “Encore!” on Aug. 18 in the new Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the University of Central Arkansas’s campus.

Conway Symphony Orchestra’s General Manager Suzanne Loerch, CSO Music Director Israel Getzov and University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances Executive Director Amanda Horton at the season kick-off event “Encore!”

Numerous supporters toured the new concert hall while listening to talented jazz pianist Julia Buckingham. There was also a presentation about the upcoming season from CSO General Manager Suzanne Loerch, CSO Board President Judy Harkrider, University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances Executive Director Amanda Horton and CSO Music Director Israel Getzov. New subscriptions for season tickets are available at the box office or online. Beginning Sept. 22, individual tickets can also be purchased.

Getzov profiled the upcoming season, which begins with a free concert at Laurel Park from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22. Guests are invited to grab a blanket, some lawn chairs and a picnic and head to the park. While the sun goes down and the stars come out, CSO will entertain the family. Parking is available at Conway Regional Hospital’s lot on Robinson or at the Conway School Administration Building lot on Prince. Local picnic partners and truck vendors will be selling food.

Concerts requiring tickets this season include:

Oct. 29 – The Windgate Debut Concert. Maestro Getzov has planned a concert to display the acoustical brilliance of the new space.

Dec. 2 – Reynolds Performance Hall. Ring in the holidays with special guest vocalist Nia Renée, seen on “American Idol.” Enjoy favorites from Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet “The Nutcracker” with guest artists and the Arkansas Festival Ballet.

An ADD-ON concert: Feb. 3 – Reynolds Hall. “Batman Live in Concert” with UCA Public Appearances. At this dynamic event, attendees will watch the 1989 film “Batman” while the CSO plays the musical score. Tickets are on sale now for this memorable symphonic cinema event.

March 2 – Windgate Concert Hall. Titled “Origin Stories,” the concert will feature Bach’s sparkling Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 and Mozart’s elegant Symphony No. 29, which was heard on the soundtrack of the film “Amadeus.”

April 27 – Windgate Concert Hall. “It Takes Two!” will feature Brahms’ Double Concerto for violin and cello featuring Linda Hsu on violin and Stephen Feldman on cello, and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story.”

Learn more by contacting [email protected].

The CSO is supported by UCA, corporate and individual donations, grant monies, ticket sales, fundraising events and the CSO Guild. The guild is hosting a new fundraiser on Oct. 12 at the Brick Room on Front Street. “A Drawdown Hoedown” is a ticketed event that includes supper for two, and one chance to win thousands of dollars. The event will also offer a Wine Pull, cash bar and more fun. Contact the CSO office to buy a ticket at 501.269.1066.