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A NEW ERA:
OPENING NIGHT WITH PETER ASKIM
September 20, 2025
7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC
Peter Askim, conductor
Algernon Robinson, composer
Join us as we usher in an exciting new chapter for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra with the Opening Night of our 2025/2026 Season—a celebration of bold beginnings, visionary music, and artistic renewal.
Peter Askim takes the podium for his inaugural performance as Music Director, setting the tone for a season that promises innovation, inclusivity, and powerful storytelling through sound.
The evening will feature a world premiere by local composer, Algernon Robinson, commissioned by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra.
The concert will showcase Askim’s passion for connecting tradition with today. Expect sweeping symphonic works and a few surprises that mark the start of this transformative journey.
More than just a concert, this is a moment of community, collaboration, and creative momentum. Come be part of the excitement and witness the dawn of a new era in Wilmington’s cultural landscape.
COMPOSER
ALGERNON ROBINSON
Algernon Robinson (b. 1997) has been recognized by CVNC as “a sophisticated composer with a fine ear,” praising his work as “a delightful exploration of various tone colors” with “sweeping gestures”.
A native of Wilmington, Robinson began his composition studies under the mentorship of Lowell Liebermann at Mannes College of Music. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, studying with Lawrence Dillon, and later completed a Master’s degree in composition at the University of Michigan, where he worked with Evan Chambers and Roshanne Etezady.
Robinson has collaborated with a wide range of ensembles, including the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, Tallis Chamber Orchestra, University Philharmonia Orchestra at U of M, and the Lauren Blair Smith Dance Company. His works have been performed in venues throughout North Carolina and Michigan, as well as New York, Chicago, London, and Singapore.
