/news/tags/christopher-wilkins Christopher Wilkins en-US Copyright Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:29:43 GMT /2023-02-16/christopher-wilkins-a-presentation-on-akrons-julia-perry-how-does-a-shadow-shine Christopher Wilkins became Music Director of the Akron Symphony in the fall of 2006. Since then the orchestra’s programming has reflected his strong interest in community-oriented projects. He has developed partnerships with many artists and organizations based in Northeast Ohio, including the Akron Art Museum, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Firestone High School, Summit County Historical Society, YEPAW 365, GroundWorks Dance Theater, Neos Dance Theatre, and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:29:43 GMT /2023-02-16/christopher-wilkins-a-presentation-on-akrons-julia-perry-how-does-a-shadow-shine J. Nungesser /news/shuffle/2022-03-03/earthquaker-symphony-creates-a-confluence-of-classical-and-electronic-music A concert Saturday will merge tradition with technology, as the Akron Symphony Orchestra collaborates with Akron’s EarthQuaker Devices to add electronic effects to musicians’ acoustic instruments. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:53:07 GMT /news/shuffle/2022-03-03/earthquaker-symphony-creates-a-confluence-of-classical-and-electronic-music Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader