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Austin Texas is well known for its music scene, but one of the most prestigious musical organizations is not going to be found in nightclub circuit or popular festivals such as the South By Southwest or Austin City Limits. One of the greatest musical organizations in the city is the Austin Symphony Orchestra . This is also one of its oldest cultural establishments and has been around throughout the development of Austin as the music capital of the world. It is getting ready to celebrate its one-hundredth season and this is a major event and the year will be full of special engagements and incredible performances.

Many of the guests in the Austin luxury hotels are interested in the various music venues of the city and are well acquainted with its status as one of the top cities in that industry. And a performance by the Austin Symphony Orchestra is representative of the great musical tradition of the city and demonstrates how it was one of the organizations that paved the way for its current status. In addition to the regular season there are various special events and performances that occur throughout the summer. This year will feature the Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park and a special Children’s Day at the Park, among other events and performances.

What might be obvious at this point is that the orchestra was founded in 1911 and since that time has remained true to an intent to improve the quality of cultural orientation life for all persons regardless of age or gender. It has served Austin and Central Texas in this capacity as well as being a fundamental educational elements for the new generation of music appreciators and practitioners. The general concert season extends from September through May and the company performs at the new state of the art Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts . If you plan to visit Austin, well anytime, this year you will definitely want to experience one of the hundredth anniversary celebration performances.