Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Premieres SPICES, PERFUMES, TOXINS! & More Tonight

ATLANTA - Music Director Robert Spano will conduct the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's premiere of Avner Dorman's Spices, Perfumes, Toxins! and Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony tonight and tomorrow, September 24 and September 26, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. at Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.

Spices, Perfumes, Toxins! is Israeli composer Dorman's concerto for percussion and orchestra. "The title refers to three substances that are extremely appealing yet filled with danger," said Mr. Dorman. "Spices delight the palate, but can cause illness; perfumes seduce, but can also betray; toxins bring ecstasy, but are deadly."

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist Thomas Sherwood and percussionist Charles Settle are the featured performers for the concert.

Tickets are $20-$79. Additional details are available at aso.org.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), currently in its 71st season, consistently affirms its position as one of America's leading Orchestras by performing great music, presenting great artists, educating and engaging. The Orchestra is known for the excellence of its live performances, presentations, renowned choruses and its impressive list of GRAMMY® Award-winning recordings. The leading cultural organization in the Southeast, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra serves as the cornerstone for artistic development and music education in the region.