The Music of David Bowie A Musical Odyssey
When: 8 p.m. Friday, June 3
Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
More info: AtlantaSymphony.org or 404-733-5000
His music was iconic. And now the David Bowie, who died in January, will be remembered in a performance with some of his greatest hits arranged for one of the nation’s leading orchestras.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will pay tribute to Bowie “with a musical odyssey that explores the incredible range of his music,” according to a release from the orchestra. The tribute, “Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Presents: The Music of David Bowie A Musical Odyssey,” will be 8 p.m. Friday, June 3 at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.
The orchestral arrangement was prepared by Windborne Music, which has been producing classic rock music with orchestra since the 1990s. The homage includes Bowie’s hits such as “Changes,” “Under Pressure,” “Heroes,” “Fame,” “China Girl” and more.
The production will be conducted by Brent Havens, founder of Windborne Productions, Inc.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 71st season and performs a full schedule of more than 200 concerts each year for a combined audience of more than half a million people.
A few tickets from $29-$200 are available at AtlantaSymphony.org or 404-733-5000.
Tickets may also be purchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office, in the Woodruff Arts Center at 15th and Peachtree Streets. Box office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.