Aiken Philharmonic: A New Era Begins

Celebrate a New Era of music making for Aiken with a world-class performance under the direction of Adam DePriest. Experience a dazzling display of fiery virtuosity with Mikhail Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla, led by guest conductor Dr. Donald Portnoy. Joining in a tribute to longtime friend Dr. Portnoy and celebrating the New Era of the Aiken Philharmonic, superstar violinist Vadim Gluzman will transport you with the breathtaking and soulful beauty that is the Violin Concerto by Johannes Brahms. Right at home as one of the best examples of its genre, Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 is widely celebrated as one of his most radiant, lyrical, and structurally brilliant works. Often described as a “sunny” and “nature-inspired” symphony, it beautifully captures the composer’s deep connection to Czech folk music with an effortless, songful flow.

Pre-Concert Chat | 6 PM
Pre-Concert Music | North Augusta High School Orchestra | 6:30 PM

General Admission $40 | Students Free

Aiken Philharmonic is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving the Aiken community, a project funded in part by the SC Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.