Fantastique
Capital Concert #6
Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique with a brand new cello concerto from Andy Akiho
Guest Artist
Jeffrey Zeigler, cello & Andy Akiho, steel pan/composer
7:30 PM
Koger Center for the Arts
Jeffrey Zeigler sponsored by Truist
Andy Akiho sponsored by Bourbon Columbia
Immerse yourself in a night of vivid musical storytelling with Fantastique, a classical concert that promises to enchant and exhilarate. The evening begins with Andy Akiho's Concerto for Steel Pans and Orchestra, a mesmerizing blend of rhythm and orchestral color that showcases the unique brilliance of the steel pan, performed by Akiho himself. Then, we'll experience the rolling premiere of Akiho's Nisei, a new cello concerto co-commissioned by the SC Philharmonic, featuring the extraordinary cellist Jeffrey Zeigler. The grand finale is Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, a groundbreaking symphony that takes you on an emotional journey through passion, dreams, and delirium. Join us for our final Capital Concert of the season—an evening of sonic magic you won’t want to miss!
Program Overview
Andy Akiho: Concerto for Steel Pans and Orchestra
Featuring Andy Akiho, steel pan
Andy Akiho: Nisei (SC Phil Co-Commission)
Featuring Jeffrey Zeigler, cello
Andy Akiho, visiting composer
Hector Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, op. 14
Ticketing Pro-Tip
All Koger Center tickets incur a $2 “Restoration Fee” per ticket. All tickets sold online or over the phone incur a sliding scale convenience fee (phone fee is lower). You can avoid internet and phone fees by visiting the Box Office in person.
Koger Box Office:
806 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201
(Free parking spots directly in front of Box Office window on Park St.)
Phone: 803-251-2222
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 PM
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Parking
The Koger Center for the Arts is located in downtown Columbia at the corner of Assembly and Greene Streets, 1051 Greene Street. Parking is available at the Discovery Garage behind the building (usually around $10), accessible off Park Street. Additional garages and street parking are located at least one block away, which is a further walk to the theater but may help you avoid the pre-concert rush.
Dining & Hotels
There are excellent restaurants and hotels in the downtown and surrounding areas for every budget.
Restaurants
- 1801 Grille
- Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood
- Bourbon Columbia
- COA Agaveria y Cochina
- Hall’s Chophouse
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House
- Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
- M Vista
- Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Pearlz Oyster Bar
- Ristorante Divino
- Terra
Columbia Hotels
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Morihiko's Pre-Concert Lecture
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