Under the direction of Maestro Steven Byess, the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) performs large masterworks and pops concerts with a contemporary twist. Featuring world class musicians, many from Northwest Arkansas, the APO collaborates with other arts organizations with the aim of introducing art in unexpected ways. The APO not only reimagines classical works, but we perform in unconventional venues, with the intention of making art more approachable to everyone. We look to ‘meet people where they are’. At the core of this mission is our relentless pursuit of the unexpected, where every APO experience is delightfully unpredictable.