
Symphony in the Park
PRESENTED BY GIVENS COMMUNITIES
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PACK SQUARE PARK, DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
Darko Butorac, conductor
Erica Gabriel, voice
Join the Asheville Symphony for a spectacular night of music under the stars at the beloved Symphony in the Park, presented by Givens Communities and returning as part of Boomtown FestAVL! This year’s Symphony in the Park features award-winning vocalist Erica Gabriel. Accomplished in a wide range of styles including jazz, musical theatre, opera, and gospel, we are excited to welcome her back for her third performance with the Asheville Symphony!
— Free General Admission —
As always, Symphony in the Park is free and open to the public, but you can reserve your seat to beat the crowds and have a hassle-free experience.
With your reserved seat at Symphony in the Park, you’ll:
- Experience the Symphony in the Park performance from one of the front rows.
- Skip the crowds and have a chair waiting for you – that you can take home at the end of the night!
- Support Symphony in the Park and help us keep this event free and accessible for the entire community.
A ticketed seat for Symphony in the Park includes a camping chair in the reserved VIP section, which is directly behind sponsor tables and close to the Pack Square stage. We encourage you to arrive early for the best availability in the reserved seating selection and parking downtown! At the end of the night, your chair is yours to take.
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Erica Gabriel received her Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Oakwood University. Her training also includes a Master’s degree from the University of Michigan. She has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Jacksonville Symphony, the Savannah Philharmonic, and the Jackson Symphony.
She was cast in Ravinia’s production of Bernstein’s Mass under the baton of Marin Alsop, which aired on the PBS Television Network as a part of their “Great Performances” series. She has also toured with the renowned American Spiritual Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Everett McCorvey.
Her competition credits and awards include The Alma Blackmon Scholarship Award, Winner of Classical Singer Regional University Competition, winner of the Hartford Memorial Scholarship Competition, Second place winner of the Alltech Scholarship competition, and the 2018 Gold Medal winner of the American Traditions Vocal Competition.
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