Internationally-acclaimed for his passion, energy and talent, Director Carlos Izcaray opens his premier season with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra this year. Season tickets are on sale now for a series of upcoming performances including “Carlos Izcaray Conducts Strauss,” “Psycho Live with the ASO at the Alabama Theatre,” “Christmas with Amy Grant,” and “The Who’s Tommy.” Izcaray follows the distinguished tenure of Justin Brown, who led the ASO to national acclaim and its Carnegie Hall debut at the Spring for Music Festival. www.alabamasymphony.org