The Asheville Symphony offers this week-long Artist Residency every two years as a way for Western North Carolina\u2019s community to benefit from an immersive experience with an artist through concerts, lectures, educational activities and community gatherings at various venues. The Symphony plans its programs during Residencies around the artists and what they are passionate about sharing with audiences and community members.<\/p>\n
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Isabel Leonard. Photo by Michael Thomas<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cIsabel Leonard\u2019s residency will be especially multifaceted,\u201d says Daniel Crupi, the Symphony\u2019s executive director. \u201cShe will appear with the Asheville Symphony in a full orchestral performance of operatic, art song and musical theatre favorites; present an intimate recital with Juilliard pianist John Arida; work directly with student musicians from the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra\u2019s upper ensemble; and connect with patrons and community members at our Residency Kickoff and Benefit events. The week will also include a lecture on the history of the voice with Dr. Dean Southern, voice professor and Dean at the Cleveland Institute of Music in collaboration with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.\u201d<\/p>\n