Groundbreaking Minimoog Synthesizer Concerto by Gabriel Prokofiev
Asheville Symphony hosts the US premiere of Gabriel Prokofiev’s Concerto for Minimoog Synthesizer and Orchestra as part of Masterworks 3: Double Take.
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Asheville Symphony, in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation and the Moogseum, will bring a groundbreaking new work for Minimoog synthesizer and orchestra to the city that became home to one of electronic music’s most influential pioneers.
Gabriel Prokofiev’s Concerto for Minimoog Synthesizer and Orchestra will be performed at 2 and 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Asheville as part of Masterworks 3: Double Take, with conductor Darko Butorac and pianist and synthesizer soloist Inna Faliks. Tickets are available at www.AshevilleSymphony.org.
Co-commissioned by the Asheville Symphony, Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música and Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, Prokofiev’s work is the first concerto written for a single monophonic synthesizer in the traditional soloist position. The work places the iconic Minimoog at the center of the orchestra, where its sounds are manipulated and transformed in real time as it interacts with the musicians around it.
The piece’s Asheville performance carries particular resonance. The Minimoog helped launch the electronic music revolution when it was introduced in 1970, and its creator, pioneering synthesizer designer Bob Moog, later made western North Carolina his home. Today, Asheville remains closely connected to Moog’s legacy through the Bob Moog Foundation, the Moogseum and the continuing presence of Moog-related electronic music culture in the city.
The Bob Moog Foundation will have a Minimoog Playground set up in the Atrium of First Baptist Church for concert attendees to explore at intermission, and before and after the performances.
Minimoog Through the Ages
In conjunction with the Masterworks performances, the Moogseum is offering “Minimoog Through the Ages,” a special temporary exhibit bringing together nine Minimoogs spanning more than five decades of the instrument’s history, from early models of the 1970s to the 2026 reissue.
The exhibit runs November 12–16. Joe Silva, author of the award-winning The Minimoog Book, will be at the Moogseum throughout the exhibit to answer visitors’ questions. Tickets are available at bit.ly/moogseumtickets.
About the Asheville Symphony
The Asheville Symphony performs and promotes symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment, and education of the people of Western North Carolina. Related organizations include the Asheville Symphony Guild, Asheville Symphony Chorus, Asheville Symphonettes, and education initiatives such as the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra, Music in the Schools, and pre-concert lectures. Learn more at www.ashevillesymphony.org.
About the Bob Moog Foundation and the Moogseum
Founded in 2005, the Bob Moog Foundation is dedicated to carrying on the innovative legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog. Through programs like Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum, the organization inspires the next generation of musicians and innovators by blending science, music, technology, and education. For more information, visit moogfoundation.org.
