August 6, 2019
Lifestyle,
To toast the beloved Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s 75th anniversary, we take a by-the-numbers look at the lauded group’s noteworthy history.
27
Number of Grammy Awards ASO has won—eight of which were won by the all-volunteer ASO chorus
TWO
Number of world premiere pieces ASO has commissioned for the 2019-20 season composed by Richard Prior and Brian Nabors
250
Beethoven’s age as of next year: The ASO will honor the renowned composer by performing his “Missa Solemnis” in a takeover of the famed Carnegie Hall.
12,000
Number of seats at one of the ASO’s favorite venues: Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)
$92
Starting price of a four-concert package subscription
250,000+
Combined number of audience members per year attending Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s performances—including educational and community concerts
THREE
Number of this season’s featured ASO soloists: concertmaster David Coucheron, principal oboe Elizabeth Tiscione and principal trumpet Stuart Stephenson
150+
Estimated total of annual performances
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