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09/18/2026

Happy Friday Fun!
Welcome to ACO’s “Name That Instrument?”
Roasted Edition
We love them. We respect them. We still may roast them.
Sound on for a hint!

09/16/2026

It’s officially PRE-SEASON here at the Atlantic Classical Orchestra! So, what exactly does that mean?

First, it means it’s time for the ever-important reminder to secure your seats! Subscriptions are still available, and single tickets are now on sale.

Next, if you haven’t subscribed to the ACO newsletter, now’s a great time. We promise we won’t flood your inbox. We send just two newsletters a month, packed with interesting and useful information about upcoming concerts, musicians, programming and more. We’ll post the signup link in the replies.

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank Mesirow Wealth Management, sponsor of the ACO’s 2027 Vero Beach Masterworks Series and the Stuart Evening Masterworks Series. Mesirow is also ACO’s first Community Engagement sponsor, making it possible for ACO to pilot some new community-based projects this season. More on this soon!

Finally, follow along here! The new season brings musical morsels, insights into upcoming performances, and an all-new edition of Friday Fun, with challenges designed to entertain, surprise and, we hope, occasionally stump you.

And what do you get if you answer correctly?
Drumroll, please…
Nothing.
Except our heartfelt gratitude for creatively loafing around on our posts and engaging with the ACO.
Let’s begin. See you here this Friday!

09/14/2026

Johns Hopkins and NIH-funded caregiving researcher Neal K. Shah, also known as America’s Chief Elder Officer, shares some fascinating insights about music, aging and brain health in this short video.

08/18/2026

A fresh new look for the Atlantic Classical Orchestra!

We’re excited to unveil the newly redesigned ACO website!
It's easier to navigate, more beautiful to explore, and packed with everything you need to stay connected with the orchestra.

Take a look and explore the new ACO website today!

Take a peak here at what's in store for our 2027 Masterworks Season! Single tickets and subscriptions are on sale now!Ja...
08/14/2026

Take a peak here at what's in store for our 2027 Masterworks Season! Single tickets and subscriptions are on sale now!

January - Stage & Screen
From Shakespeare to Gene Kelly, our opening program spans centuries of theatrical storytelling. Film scores by Copland and Bernstein frame works by two pioneers of cinematic music: Korngold’s witty incidental music to Much Ado About Nothing and Rózsa’s dazzling, virtuoso Concerto for String Orchestra—music forged in Hollywood, but grounded in the symphonic tradition.

February - Dreams and Nightmares
Shakespeare and James Agee provide the frame for three composers exploring the unstable border between innocence and unease—where memory blurs, beauty and darkness coexist, and imagination wanders freely. Anna Clyne draws on Macbeth as a springboard for her dramatic Sound and Fury; Barber turns to Agee to capture the nostalgia and quiet tristesse of a place long past; and Mendelssohn transforms A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with its volatile mix of ominous spirits, lighthearted lovers, and slapstick comedy, into music of shimmering enchantment.

March - Communion and Combustion
From the intimate dialogue of Copland’s Quiet City to the more public, more formal interplay of Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante, the first half of this program celebrates connection and conversation. In the second half, Beethoven ignites those shared energies in his Seventh Symphony—a work of white-hot exuberance, rhythmic drive, and unstoppable momentum.

April - Rhythm and Ritual
Across cultures and centuries, rhythm and ritual have shaped how music expresses identity, belief, and desire. Respighi’s Trittico Botticeliano refracts 15th century masterpieces through the lens of Italian Impressionism; Zhou Tian’s Flute Concerto stretches Eastern sensibility across a Western symphonic frame. Falla turns to the music of his native Andalusia to tell a story of possessive ghosts, deception, and the ultimate triumph of love.

Connect With Our Audiences!Are you a business owner or marketing professional? Advertising in the Atlantic Classical Orc...
08/06/2026

Connect With Our Audiences!

Are you a business owner or marketing professional? Advertising in the Atlantic Classical Orchestra’s 2027 Program Book places your business in front of an engaged, affluent, and culturally invested audience throughout the season on the Treasure Coast.

More than just a program listing, your ad becomes part of a premium artistic experience—one that patrons return to again and again. With extended visibility beyond the concert venue and exclusive advertiser perks, your investment delivers meaningful connections and lasting impressions.

Call us at 772-460-0851 or email:
[email protected] for details.

From all of us at the Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Happy Father's Day!
06/21/2026

From all of us at the Atlantic Classical Orchestra,
Happy Father's Day!

04/03/2026

Go behind the music with Atlantic Classical Orchestra

In this special video conversation, Music Director David Amado sits down with ACO's own principal horn player, Karen Schubert, to talk about this much anticipated performance, and explore the charm, wit, and sheer brilliance of Mozart’s Fourth Horn Concerto. From its playful character to the unique demands of the horn, their discussion offers a fresh perspective on one of Mozart’s most beloved works.

Get a preview before the final Masterworks concerts of the 2026 season, happening April 9 in Vero Beach and April 10 in Stuart. Then experience it live—there’s nothing quite like hearing this joyful concerto take flight in the concert hall.

Watch, listen, and get inspired… then join us for a spectacular season finale!

A Transformative Commitment The Atlantic Classical Orchestra (ACO) is proud to announce a landmark $1 million pledge fro...
03/31/2026

A Transformative Commitment
The Atlantic Classical Orchestra (ACO) is proud to announce a landmark $1 million pledge from Robert & Janet Hoffman to its Legacy Endowment campaign. This transformative commitment marks a pivotal moment in the ACO’s mission to provide orchestral music of the highest artistic quality along with educational programming to Treasure Coast communities.

The Hoffman’s extraordinary commitment ensures the long-term financial stability of the orchestra, allowing it to expand its artistic reach and deepen its roots within the region.

A Legacy of Impact
Robert Hoffman served as Chair of the ACO Board for three years from 2019-2022. He and his wife, Janet, have a deep commitment to the ACO’s unique role in the Treasure Coast communities.
Their hope is that this contribution serves as a "matching challenge" to inspire other philanthropists to invest in the future of the orchestra.

To honor the Hoffman’s, ACO is naming its new endowment effort the Hoffman Legacy Fund.

Happy Friday ACO Friends & Family!We hope you're enjoying our season. It's flying by so fast that our final performance ...
03/20/2026

Happy Friday ACO Friends & Family!
We hope you're enjoying our season. It's flying by so fast that our final performance is less than a month away! Masterworks IV is coming up on April 9th and 10th. We'll spotlight our own principal horn, Karen Schubert, in Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4.
Written for the composer’s longtime friend and horn player Joseph Leutgeb, the concerto is full of wit, warmth, and dazzling charm. Though the natural horn of Mozart’s day lacked valves, Leutgeb’s skill inspired writing that is both virtuosic and playful. Today, with modern instruments, the concerto still sparkles with character and remains one of the most beloved works in the repertoire.
Speaking of horns, did you know? The horn is often called the most difficult instrument to play. Although it can hit such a wide range of notes, it’s incredibly easy for a musician to crack notes or play flat, making it an even more impressive feat to truly master the French horn. Here are some other fun facts about this amazing instrument whose sound is considered an indispensable part of any orchestra.

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