(Regional; Atlanta) Take time to rediscover the classics with Robert Pound, professor of music and director of the Dickinson Orchestra, who is also a former assistant and guest conductor for the Atlanta Symphony.  You’ll learn about and listen to three classical pieces, including two favorites that share an uncanny history. The evening will begin with an academic lecture and discussion focused on the art and challenges of conducting the works on the program, as well as some history of the works and listening suggestions for them.  The compositions on the program are:  Mozart’s The Magic Flute Overture, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C Major. Attendees will then experience the pieces during a live performance by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann and featuring rising-star violin soloist Daniel Lozakovich.

Rediscovering the Classics: A Night at the Atlanta Symphony With Professor Robert Pound

Friday, April 21

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Atlanta Symphony Hall

1280 Peachtree Street NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 733-4900

$40 per person. $35 for classes 2018-22.

If you plan to attend, please register no later than 3 p.m. on April 12.

The academic lecture and discussion will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will run until 7:30 p.m. in the Circle Room on the third floor inside of the Atlanta Symphony Hall. Please allow ample time to park and check in at the venue prior to the lecture so we can begin on time without interruption. Participants are encouraged and invited to ask questions. Attendees will have a short break prior to the live performance, which begins at 8 p.m. For answers to frequently asked questions, and additional information about directions, parking, accessibility, and area hotels and dining, please visit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s website.