Anchorage Symphony's "Opening Night"

Saturday, Sep 20, 2025

7:30 PM

Atwood Concert Hall

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Event Info

Opening Night

featuring Gao Hong, pipa
Elizabeth Schulze, conductor

Bill Klemm Postcards from Alaska
Gao Hong Pipa Concerto
Modest Mussorgsky orch. Maurice Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

Opening our 80th season with a thrilling musical journey through breathtaking landscapes, rich traditions, and powerful orchestral storytelling.

Experience the world premiere of ASO trombonist Bill Klemm’s Postcards from Alaska, an aural and visual adventure through our beautiful state.
Gao Hong fuses Eastern and Western musical traditions while showcasing the expressive range of the Chinese pipa and reflecting her deep cultural roots and adventurous spirit.
Embark on an orchestral exploration through an art exhibit, with each movement capturing the spirit of a different work of art, brought to life with Ravel’s colorful instrumentation and Mussorgsky’s imagination.

Notice

Babies

Ticket required for all ages

Donor Lounge Open

The Gregory M. Carr Family Lounge opens 1 hour prior to this event. Access is an exclusive benefit for the PAC’s donors of $1,000 and more. Capacity is limited. Find out more at PAC Donor Lounge.

Electronic Tickets

Tickets are issued as digital tickets that can be shown from your device as you enter. Tickets can be forwarded to a friend beginning 48 hours before the performance.

Safety and Security

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts has introduced security measures for the comfort and safety of all guests and performers. Everyone entering the PAC will pass through an electronic security system that uses extremely low frequency radio waves (ELF) to scan for weapons. Please notify the security personnel upon arrival if you'd prefer special screening.

Find more information at alaskapac.org/visit.

Code of Conduct

The PAC is a gathering place where all are welcome to share the Arts as a passion and way of life.
Code of Conduct

Accessibility

If you already have tickets and are concerned that your current seats may not fulfill your needs, please complete this special seating request form.

Wheelchairs: All levels of the Performing Arts Center have wheelchair accessible locations where patrons may either remain seated in their wheelchairs or transfer to portable seats. Courtesy wheelchairs may be borrowed while on site thanks to the Carolyn Ramey Memorial Fund.; Reserved Seating:
Select seats labeled with a wheelchair icon to choose these seats.
Scooters: All levels of the Performing Arts Center have scooter accessible locations where patrons may either remain seated in their scooter or transfer to portable seats. Scooters cannot be placed in the aisles due to the Performing Arts Center's evacuation plan. Patrons are welcome to transfer to a Performing Arts Center transport wheelchair in the lobby to gain access to permanent seat locations. Scooters will be stored in the lobbies.
ASL Interpreter: Confirmed:
An ASL Interpreter will sign this event on 09-20-2025 7:30 pm.; Select seats labeled with an ! (exclamation mark) to purchase seats with a view of the interpreter. For more information, send us a message from our CenterTix contact page or call 907-263-ARTS (2787).
Assistive Listening Devices: Sound from the stage is broadcast directly to you by our in-house listening system (Listen Technologies LR-52000-072). This system has a standard 3.5mm output jack, so you can use your own headset or one of our stereo headsets. A limited number of T-coil compatible loop lanyards are also available. Listening devices are kept at the House Manager's station in the lobby prior to and during-3 performances. This service is free of charge, however a deposit or ID is required.
Braille or Large Print: Programs are available if requested at least 3 weeks prior to the event.