Athens Symphony Orchestra

Athens Symphony Orchestra

The Athens Symphony Orchestra is an orchestra based out of Athens, Georgia. The orchestra was formed in the 1970s. The first conductor was Albert Ligotti, and performance began on April 28, 1979. The modern orchestra's offerings include a Winter and Spring Concert, while others include youth, Christmas and pops concerts.

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* [http://www.athenssymphony.org/history.html Story of the Athens Symphony Orchestra]


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