The season one concert will take place at 4 p.m. on October 30 at Reynolds Performance Hall with guest artist, violinist Alexander Markov, performing selections from the classical concert repertoire as well as a contemporary work for electric violin. Also on the program, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. This concert is funded by UCA’s Artist-in-Residence Program of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. UCA students attend for free. Additional support comes from Conway Corp.

At 7:30 p.m. on December 3, the CSO returns to Reynolds to announce the holidays with their Holiday Spectacular!, backed by Rock Pond Pros and Detco, featuring the Conway Men’s Chorus and highlights from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with Arkansas Festival Ballet. A visit from Father Christmas will end the evening. Reynolds Performance Hall is located at 223 Beatrice Powell Dr. in Conway.

At 7:30 p.m. on March 4, 2023, the CSO officially takes up residence in the new 450-seat concert hall at the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, located at the corner of Bruce and Donaghey Ave. at Conway. The Symphony Orchestra’s inaugural performance features Bolivian pianist Ana Maria Vera playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, and includes Arvo Pärt’s exquisite “Fratres” with CSO Principal Violin Linda Hsu on violin solo. The evening ends with a performance of Respighi’s Pines of Rome, with members of the vast orchestra arranged around the room to test the acoustics of the new installation.

The CSO wraps up its season at 7:30 p.m. on April 22 at the Windgate Center with Kristin Lewis, distinguished UCA alumnus and international opera star.

Lewis brings his vocal artistry to Conway in a dazzling rendition of excerpts from his favorite operas and signature tunes. This concert is also guaranteed by UCA’s Artist-in-Residence program through the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, with a special opportunity for UCA students to attend a free dress rehearsal. April 21, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Conway Symphony Orchestra conductor Israel Getzov encourages the community to act early to purchase tickets.

“This season features epic music, world-class guest artists and the grand opening of a new concert venue. With our new reduced seating capacity, we encourage you to buy your tickets now – we want to make sure you reserve a spot,” he said.

Season ticket renewals were only available from August 1. Returning subscribers should call the box office by August 30 at 501-450-3265 to purchase their seats. Subscriptions for the new season will go on sale online and at the box office on September 1. Season ticket packages are $95 silver / $130 gold / $170 platinum, $190 platinum plus. The sale of individual tickets begins on September 15. Shows at Reynolds Performance Hall will cost $25/$35/$45 while shows at Windgate Center will cost $30/$40/$50/$60. Special price for UCA professors. Children’s tickets are $10 with a paying adult and UCA students are $10 with ID.