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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.

03/04/2026

Next week's Masterworks concert will feature a contemporary double concerto for violin and cello by Paul Frucht, written in 2018 and revised in 2022. The piece, called Finding Relegion, is inspired by a Charles Ives song of the same name—a brief, cryptic meditation on belief. Frucht expands that fragment into a deeply felt reflection on faith, identity, and the struggle to reconcile the two. Featuring concertmaster Leonid Sigal and cellist Julian Schwarz, the work moves from introspective lyricism to dramatic urgency, giving voice to questions that are both personal and universal. Join David Amado and Julian Schwarz for a fascinating discussion about this performance.

Composer Paul Frucht visits the Treasure Coast with Music Director David Amado and the Atlantic Classical Orchestra!ACO ...
02/24/2026

Composer Paul Frucht visits the Treasure Coast with Music Director David Amado and the Atlantic Classical Orchestra!

ACO and Martin Arts team up to host a lunch and learn event featuring award-winning Composer Paul Frucht and Music Director David Amado on Friday, March 13 at the Chef’s Table, beginning at 12:00pm.

The Atlantic Classical Orchestra will be performing composer Paul Frucht’s double concerto, Finding Religion on its Masterworks III program, March 12 & 13 in Vero Beach and Stuart. This piece was written for guest cellist Julian Schwarz, who will perform with Leonid Sigal, ACO Concertmaster, on violin and the Atlantic Classical Orchestra.

When: Friday, March 13, 2026, 12:00pm
Where: Chef’s Table, 2313 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart Florida
RSVP Required By: February 27, 2026
Cost: $45 per person

Happy Friday! OK we know this one is a little cringeworthy but you know what isn't? Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pastora...
02/20/2026

Happy Friday! OK we know this one is a little cringeworthy but you know what isn't? Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pastorale) which will be performed during our March Masterworks concert.

There’s a reason audiences melt a little when they hear it—it’s basically a five-movement love letter to the natural world. Nicknamed the “Pastorale,” this symphony doesn’t just hint at nature; it wanders straight into it, complete with babbling brooks, rustic dances, and even a full-on thunderstorm that rolls in with dramatic flair before clearing into a radiant hymn of gratitude. Beethoven insisted it was “more an expression of feeling than painting,” so don’t listen for literal birdcalls (though they’re charmingly there); listen for the joy, calm, and awe he felt escaping Vienna for long walks in the countryside. It’s sunshine in symphonic form—proof that even a musical revolutionary needed a little fresh air now and then.

Musical Thrills and Chills Incoming!Dark, wild, and vividly theatrical, Night on Bald Mountain is one of classical music...
02/10/2026

Musical Thrills and Chills Incoming!

Dark, wild, and vividly theatrical, Night on Bald Mountain is one of classical music’s most electrifying depictions of the supernatural. Originally composed by Modest Mussorgsky in 1867, the work paints a chilling musical portrait of a witches’ sabbath taking place on St. John’s Eve atop a haunted mountain. Mussorgsky’s bold, imaginative score captures the gathering of spirits, demonic dances, and frenzied revelry, building to a thrilling, almost chaotic climax before the arrival of dawn restores calm and order.

Although Mussorgsky’s original version was daring and innovative, it was never performed during his lifetime. After his death, fellow Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov admired the piece’s dramatic power and reworked it, refining the orchestration and structure while preserving Mussorgsky’s striking musical storytelling. Rimsky-Korsakov’s version—richly colored, brilliantly orchestrated, and tightly constructed—is the version most often performed today.

Audiences will recognize the piece from popular culture, most famously in Disney’s Fantasia, where its menacing energy and vivid imagery perfectly complement its supernatural theme. In the concert hall, Night on Bald Mountain offers listeners a thrilling showcase of orchestral virtuosity, from eerie woodwind whispers and ominous brass fanfares to explosive full-orchestra passages that bring Mussorgsky’s dark legend vividly to life.

Opening this week’s Masterworks concerts, Night on Bald Mountain sets the stage with high drama and intensity, inviting audiences into a world of mystery, folklore, and dazzling orchestral color before the rest of the evening’s program unfolds.

See you at the symphony!

02/09/2026

🎻 This Week at the Orchestra! 🎶

Our upcoming Masterworks II concert "Into the Night" is almost here, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Join the Atlantic Classical Orchestra for an electrifying evening featuring Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, performed by award-winning guest violinist Hina Khuong-Huu.

To get you in the mood, we’re sharing a special video interview with Music Director & Conductor David Amado and Hina herself. Together, they dive into the drama, lyricism, and bite of Prokofiev’s concerto. Plus, you’ll get a wonderful glimpse into Hina’s artistry, musical journey, and what makes this piece so compelling to play and hear.

✨ Watch the interview, then experience the music live—there’s nothing like it.

🎟️ Tickets are going fast. Performances take place this week on Thursday evening at the Community Church of Vero Beach, and Friday afternoon & evening at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart.
We’ll see you at the symphony!

Love is in the air… and so is the music 💕🎶This February, turn date night into something truly unforgettable with the Atl...
02/04/2026

Love is in the air… and so is the music 💕🎶

This February, turn date night into something truly unforgettable with the Atlantic Classical Orchestra. Join us for an evening performance filled with sweeping melodies, candle-lit vibes, and the kind of romance only live orchestral music can bring.

💘 Valentine’s Date Night Special
Buy one single ticket and get the second FREE for our February evening concerts.

Whether it’s a first date, a long-time love, or a night out with someone special, this is your perfect excuse to dress up, lean in close, and let the music do the rest.

✨ Seats are limited so call the box office 772-460-0851 or buy online at atlanticclassicalorchestra.com soon. Share the love and make it a night to remember.

01/30/2026

Happy Pre-Freeze Friday! 🥶 If you're going to run errands before the incoming Arctic blast, be on the lookout for rogue instruments . They have a reputation you know 😉

Have you ever wanted to travel to faraway places without leaving your seat? This week’s opening concert is your ticket a...
01/19/2026

Have you ever wanted to travel to faraway places without leaving your seat? This week’s opening concert is your ticket and ACO pianist Tao Lin will be your guide!

Camille Saint-Saëns was a lifelong world traveler, and his Piano Concerto No. 5, known as “The Egyptian,” reflects that adventurous spirit with elegance and charm.

Composed in 1896 while Saint-Saëns was wintering in Luxor, the concerto draws inspiration from the sights and sounds of Egypt. Listeners can hear flowing piano passages that suggest the movement of the Nile, along with subtle hints of Middle Eastern melodies and rhythms inspired by the local music Saint-Saëns encountered during his travels. The result is colorful, exotic, yet unmistakably refined.

The second movement of this concerto is particularly brilliant, offering our soloist moments to dazzle with clarity, agility, and sparkle. Saint-Saëns believed deeply in music that was both expressive and accessible, and Piano Concerto No. 5 balances virtuosity with grace, never sacrificing elegance for excess.

While adventurous in character, The Egyptian remains light on its feet—shifting effortlessly between lyrical beauty and rhythmic vitality. It captures a composer enjoying his craft and taking his audience along for the ride.

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