Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

The ASO is the state's premier professional orchestra and a thriving organization bucking national trends with conspicuous artistic growth, record attendance, financial stability, community engagement, and a tradition of artistic excellence. A major renovation to the ASO’s primary performing space, the historic Robinson Music Center, was completed in 2017. The 2021-2022 season includes a subscription series highlighted by Barber’s Violin Concerto with violinist Gil Shaham, Dvorak’s New World Symphony, Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and works by Little Rock’s own Florence Price. In addition to its Masterworks and Pops series, the ASO performs to audiences in diverse locations with its popular River Rhapsody Chamber Music Series at the Clinton Presidential Center, Education and Community Engagement programs for children and families, and myriad programs and performances of all types throughout the state of Arkansas. The ASO also has three youth orchestras, a community orchestra, and is involved in multiple music education partnerships and collaborations throughout Arkansas.