“The Akron Symphony Orchestra’s 2021-22 Classic Series season will feature an array of musical experiences, including classics, jazz-influenced selections, works for Korean dancers, a collaboration with Akron-based [musical-effects pedal manufacturer] EarthQuaker Devices and more,” writes Megan Becka in Monday’s (8/16) Cleveland.com (OH). “All concerts will be held at the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the University of Akron campus. The series lineup includes: Nov. 13: A performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and works by Dvořák, Florence Price and Akron composer Julia Perry [1924-1979]; Dec. 10: Home for the Holidays, a family friendly concert. Jan. 15, 2022: Handel’s ‘Water Music,’ Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 and a tuba concerto by composer Clint Needham. Feb. 12, 2022: Gospel Meets Symphony. March 5, 2022: Haydn’s ‘Earthquake’ from ‘The Seven Last Words of Christ,’ William Dawson’s ‘Negro Folk Symphony.’ … April 2, 2022: Rachmaninoff’s ‘Symphonic Dances’ and the Korean Three Drum Dance. April 30: Haydn’s ‘The Creation,’ with the Akron Symphony Chorus.”
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