Join the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra April 11th for their final concert of the "This is Forty" season. After ASO's successful tour of Poland-the ensemble's first international performances-longtime musical director Mariusz Smolij stepped aside, with Matthew Kramer stepping in.

Women with very fancy and colorful hats pose for photos during the Mad Hatter's Luncheon and Style Show held at La Pavillon at Parc Lafayette, Friday, April 4, 2024.

Acadiana Symphony Orchestra will host its annual fundraising event, the Mad Hatter's Luncheon and Style Show, on Friday, April 4, at La Pavillon at Parc, Lafayette.

The over 30-year fundraiser is ASO's most popular event to support its music education programs and showcasing clothing from women-owned stores and boutiques across Acadiana.

Started in 1984 the ASO entertains Acadiana with orchestral performances, music education, and special events. Concerts range from masterworks and pops to unique performances with guest artists. Venues include the Acadiana Center for the Arts, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Angelle Hall, and the Heymann Center.

In Wednesday's (1/22) Offbeat (New Orleans, Louisiana), an unsigned article states, "Acadiana Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) announced a new collaboration on Jan. 16 anchored by the hiring of music director Matthew Kraemer as ASO's new Artistic Advisor. Kraemer, who is currently the Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Music Director and Principal Conductor for LPO, is the central component of a newly formed strategic collaboration between ASO and LPO.

Acadiana Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) announced a new collaboration, anchored by the hiring of acclaimed music director, Matthew Kraemer, as ASO's new Artistic Advisor.

Acadiana Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) announced a new collaboration on Jan. 16 anchored by the hiring of music director, Matthew Kraemer, as ASO's new Artistic Advisor. Kraemer, who is currently the Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Music Director and Principal Conductor for LPO, is the central component of a newly formed strategic collaboration between ASO and LPO.

Acadiana Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) announced a new collaboration today, anchored by the hiring of acclaimed music director, Matthew Kraemer, as ASO's new Artistic Advisor.

The Listening Room offers world-class symphonic music, preformed in a smaller, more intimate, salon-style setting. Concerts are held in the AcA's James Devin Moncus Theater, which is converted to take on the feel of a living room parlor. In this setting, audiences enjoy a rich repertoire of lesser-known, but highly-regarded classical music works, preformed by small chamber ensembles from around the world.

On Friday January 10th, the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra turns it up with an evening of music from Queen. It will be a fun, high-energy performance of some of Queen's most memorable songs from albums including Classic Queen, A Night at the Opera, Sheer Heart Attack, Jazz, News of the World, A Kind of Magic, and The Works.

Join Acadiana Symphony Orchestra at the Heymann Center for The Music of Queen, January 10th.

Join the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra at the Heymann Center for A Zydeco Christmas, featuring the Zydeco Boss himself, Keith Frank, on December 5th.

Keith Frank, known as the "Zydeco Boss" will make his first appearance this week with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra.

Alicia and Michael with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, stopped by First at Four to share the details on their Christmas Concert on December 5th.

From picking up the instrument in 7th grade band to playing as a professional musician with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra--Art Riedel says his favorite part of clarinet is "just playing."

Join the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra at the Heymann Performing Arts Center on November 7 for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert.

The Acadiana Symphony pulled out all the stops for its annual Symphony in the Sky fundraising event Tuesday, Oct. 2.
This year's celebration highlighted all things country with a Classical Country Tuesday Night party. Guests were encouraged to wear their best country casual attire and dance the night away at the newest location for the event, the top of the Silverstone Parking Garage in River Ranch.

The League of American Orchestras salutes member organizations that are celebrating noteworthy anniversaries during the 2024-25 season. Here's a look at just some of the synchronicities and juxtapositions of orchestral music across the country-and across time.

Mariusz Smolij, the long time Music Director and Conductor of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, is stepping down.
According to a release from ASO, Smolij is going to pursue new opportunities to conduct concerts with orchestras around the world.
He has been Maestro of the ASO for 21 years, and the release states that he's leaving "a legacy that includes hundreds of world-class concerts with dozens of top-tier guest artists, and ASO's first-ever international concert tour to Poland, this past May."

In Monday's (9/2) KATC-ABC (Louisiana), an unbylined report states, "Mariusz Smolij, the longtime Music Director and Conductor of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, is stepping down. According to a release from ASO, Smolij is going to pursue new opportunities to conduct concerts with orchestras around the world. He has been Maestro of the ASO for 21 years, and the release states that he's leaving 'a legacy that includes hundreds of world-class concerts with dozens of top-tier guest artists, and ASO's first-ever international concert tour to Poland, this past May.'

The music director and conductor of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra is stepping down from the position after leading for 21 years.
Mariusz Smolij is leaving to conduct concerts with orchestras around the world, the symphony announced Friday. His accomplishments will be celebrated at a 40th symphony season opening night performance on Sept. 19 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Angelle Hall.
During his tenure, Smolij conducted hundreds of concerts, worked with dozens of guest artists and led the symphony on its first international concert tour to Poland.

Michael Zeek, ASO Education Director, and longtime season subscriber, Maggie Shipman, stopped by the Passe Partout morning show to talk about Acadiana Symphony Orchestra's 40th anniversary season.

Michael Zeek, ASO Education Director, and Neva Garber, a musician in the Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the exciting details on Acadiana Symphony Orchestra's 40th year and how ASO fosters musician growth of all ages.

Acadiana Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 40 years! Get your season tickets now at AcadianaSymphony.org. Shows begin in September.

Alicia Zeringue and Tonio Cutrera of ASO talk with Cheryl Devall on the upcoming 40th anniversary season events.