A New Era: Opening Night with Peter Askim
September 20, 2025
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Overview
Join us as we usher in an exciting new chapter for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra with the Opening Night of our 2025/2026 Season—a celebration of bold beginnings, visionary music, and artistic renewal. Peter Askim takes the podium for his inaugural performance as Music Director, setting the tone for a season that promises innovation, inclusivity, and powerful storytelling through sound.
The evening will feature a program that blends the familiar with the fresh, showcasing Askim’s passion for connecting tradition with today. Expect sweeping symphonic works and a few surprises that mark the start of this transformative journey.
More than just a concert, this is a moment of community, collaboration, and creative momentum. Come be part of the excitement and witness the dawn of a new era in Wilmington’s cultural landscape.
Approximate performance length: 90 minutes (including intermission)
This program is brought to the Wilson Center by WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, not affiliated with Wilson Center Presents or Cape Fear Community College.
Opera Box Experience
Stocked with complimentary drinks, snacks from A Taste of Italy, and a personal attendant, you’ll feel like the only one in the room.