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Alabama Symphony Orchestra | |
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Orchestra | |
Founded | 1921 |
Concert hall | Alys Stephens Center |
Music director | Carlos Izcaray |
Website | www |
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra based in Birmingham, Alabama. The orchestra's resident and principal conductor is Christopher Confessore.[1] The Orchestra was first formed in April 1921 but had to close because of financial issues in 1993. It re-opened in 1997 after substantial fundraising.[2]