Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school for the first time in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score. Join us for an evening of music and magic.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school for the first time in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score. Join us for an evening of music and magic.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school for the first time in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score. Join us for an evening of music and magic.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Step into a gallery of musical mastery as we perform Ravel's orchestration of Mussorgsky's suite Pictures at an Exhibition. Composed in the wake of the loss of Mussorgsky’s dear friend—architect and artist Viktor Hartmann—this timeless work captures the essence of each of Hartmann’s sketches and paintings, and Mussorgsky’s remembrance of his friend, with breathtaking clarity and depth.

The first half of the program also displays Ravel’s unique ability to transform solo works into lush orchestral masterpieces, with the mesmerizing Une Barque sur l'océan (A Ship on the Ocean) and lively Alborada del gracioso (Morning Song of the Jester) from his suite Miroirs (Mirrors), followed by the whimsical charm of the fairytale suite Ma mère l'Oye (Mother Goose).

Step into a gallery of musical mastery as we perform Ravel's orchestration of Mussorgsky's suite Pictures at an Exhibition. Composed in the wake of the loss of Mussorgsky’s dear friend—architect and artist Viktor Hartmann—this timeless work captures the essence of each of Hartmann’s sketches and paintings, and Mussorgsky’s remembrance of his friend, with breathtaking clarity and depth.

The first half of the program also displays Ravel’s unique ability to transform solo works into lush orchestral masterpieces, with the mesmerizing Une Barque sur l'océan (A Ship on the Ocean) and lively Alborada del gracioso (Morning Song of the Jester) from his suite Miroirs (Mirrors), followed by the whimsical charm of the fairytale suite Ma mère l'Oye (Mother Goose).

From the majestic opening chords that command attention to the triumphant finale that resonates with resolve, every note of Beethoven's “Eroica” Symphony takes you on an epic journey of grandeur and drama, with musical innovation that lives up to its “heroic” name. Experience the dynamic interplay of melodies, the bold harmonies, and the intricate orchestration of a Beethoven masterpiece.

Feel the energy of Britten’s Piano Concerto, which the British composer himself debuted at the 1938 Proms in London. British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, who rose to worldwide renown performing this work at the BBC Proms in 2011, brings his intense musicality to its four distinct movements.

From the majestic opening chords that command attention to the triumphant finale that resonates with resolve, every note of Beethoven's “Eroica” Symphony takes you on an epic journey of grandeur and drama, with musical innovation that lives up to its “heroic” name. Experience the dynamic interplay of melodies, the bold harmonies, and the intricate orchestration of a Beethoven masterpiece.

Feel the energy of Britten’s Piano Concerto, which the British composer himself debuted at the 1938 Proms in London. British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, who rose to worldwide renown performing this work at the BBC Proms in 2011, brings his intense musicality to its four distinct movements.

From the majestic opening chords that command attention to the triumphant finale that resonates with resolve, every note of Beethoven's “Eroica” Symphony takes you on an epic journey of grandeur and drama, with musical innovation that lives up to its “heroic” name. Experience the dynamic interplay of melodies, the bold harmonies, and the intricate orchestration of a Beethoven masterpiece.

Feel the energy of Britten’s Piano Concerto, which the British composer himself debuted at the 1938 Proms in London. British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, who rose to worldwide renown performing this work at the BBC Proms in 2011, brings his intense musicality to its four distinct movements.

Experience extraordinary rising talent that you must see and hear to believe! Following a rigorous audition process, Utah’s most hardworking young musicians have the one-in-a-lifetime chance to play a concerto movement alongside the Utah Symphony, joining the ranks of the hundreds of Salute to Youth soloists that have come before them.

Let the holiday music begin on Thanksgiving weekend with this cherished tradition (it’s one that some of our audience members have been attending for 35 years!). Composed by Handel in 1741, the oratorio Messiah draws inspiration from both the Old and New Testaments, detailing the life of Christ in three parts. Together with our Utah Symphony Chorus, sing along with the beloved choral numbers of this famous composition—including the “Hallelujah” Chorus!—in an evening of joy and community. A performance unlike any other, the Messiah Sing-In is ranked as one of the “Top 100 Things to Do in Salt Lake City.”

Copies of the score are available for purchase from Riverton Music in the lobby.

Let the holiday music begin on Thanksgiving weekend with this cherished tradition (it’s one that some of our audience members have been attending for 35 years!). Composed by Handel in 1741, the oratorio Messiah draws inspiration from both the Old and New Testaments, detailing the life of Christ in three parts. Together with our Utah Symphony Chorus, sing along with the beloved choral numbers of this famous composition—including the “Hallelujah” Chorus!—in an evening of joy and community. A performance unlike any other, the Messiah Sing-In is ranked as one of the “Top 100 Things to Do in Salt Lake City.”

Copies of the score are available for purchase from Riverton Music in the lobby.

This holiday season, Celtic Woman returns, adding their angelic harmonies to the thrilling live sound of the symphony in an intimate concert setting. From delicate Gaelic carols to stunning arrangements of classics like “Silent Night,” Celtic Woman has a wealth of seasonal music to gladden your heart. With crystalline voices, Irish fiddling, magnificent brass fanfares, Irish harp, and the proud call of the bagpipes, join us for one of our most popular performances of the year.

Get your tickets early—this concert sold out the past two years!

Start your morning off right with a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage. Finishing Touches gives our audience the opportunity to observe working rehearsals; selections from the program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor.

Centered around the allure of the sea, this program is as captivating as a siren’s song. Prepare to be swept away by the evocative tone poem The Tempest, Tchaikovsky's symphonic narration of Shakespeare’s play and the ocean's tumultuous beauty. Then allow the melodies of Shostakovich's mesmerizing Second Piano Concerto, celebrated particularly for its breathtaking second movement, to wash over you.
 
We set sail through Britten's Four Sea Interludes from the opera Peter Grimes and conclude with a suite from Korngold's majestic score for The Sea Hawk—written specifically for the swashbuckling cinematic adventure and resonating with the depths of the ocean's mysteries. Each note becomes a wave, carrying you through dramatic narratives as vast as the sea itself.

Centered around the allure of the sea, this program is as captivating as a siren’s song. Prepare to be swept away by the evocative tone poem The Tempest, Tchaikovsky's symphonic narration of Shakespeare’s play and the ocean's tumultuous beauty. Then allow the melodies of Shostakovich's mesmerizing Second Piano Concerto, celebrated particularly for its breathtaking second movement, to wash over you.
 
We set sail through Britten's Four Sea Interludes from the opera Peter Grimes and conclude with a suite from Korngold's majestic score for The Sea Hawk—written specifically for the swashbuckling cinematic adventure and resonating with the depths of the ocean's mysteries. Each note becomes a wave, carrying you through dramatic narratives as vast as the sea itself.

Centered around the allure of the sea, this program is as captivating as a siren’s song. Prepare to be swept away by the evocative tone poem The Tempest, Tchaikovsky's symphonic narration of Shakespeare’s play and the ocean's tumultuous beauty. Then allow the melodies of Shostakovich's mesmerizing Second Piano Concerto, celebrated particularly for its breathtaking second movement, to wash over you.
 
We set sail through Britten's Four Sea Interludes from the opera Peter Grimes and conclude with a suite from Korngold's majestic score for The Sea Hawk—written specifically for the swashbuckling cinematic adventure and resonating with the depths of the ocean's mysteries. Each note becomes a wave, carrying you through dramatic narratives as vast as the sea itself.

With an astonishing 19 Grammy Awards to his name, classical music’s most celebrated star for more than four decades comes to Salt Lake City for the concert event of the season! In this one-night-only performance, Yo-Yo Ma shares Dvořák’s divine Cello Concerto, bringing his unparalleled talent and deep desire to build community and reinforce our humanity through music. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the cellist who is adored around the world—tickets will sell out fast!

For the first time in 10 years (you could even say 40 seasons!), Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, one of the original odes to nature, returns to Abravanel Hall. From the ethereal awakening of spring to the serene stillness of winter, our musicians, led by Concertmaster and soloist Madeline Adkins, come together to illustrate nature's ever-changing beauty.
 
Along with Angel Lam’s new work Please let there be a paradise… and Glazunov’s music from the ballet The Seasons, this concert will transport you through landscapes teeming with life, echoing the gentle whisper of zephyrs, the joyful chirping of birds, and the quiet majesty of falling snow.

For the first time in 10 years (you could even say 40 seasons!), Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, one of the original odes to nature, returns to Abravanel Hall. From the ethereal awakening of spring to the serene stillness of winter, our musicians, led by Concertmaster and soloist Madeline Adkins, come together to illustrate nature's ever-changing beauty.
 
Along with Angel Lam’s new work Please let there be a paradise… and Glazunov’s music from the ballet The Seasons, this concert will transport you through landscapes teeming with life, echoing the gentle whisper of zephyrs, the joyful chirping of birds, and the quiet majesty of falling snow.

Step into a winter wonderland at Maurice Abravanel Hall! The highly-anticipated return of this popular program celebrates the magic of the season with cherished holiday favorites, delightful surprises, and, of course, Santa himself. Make it a new tradition!

Let us set the holiday scene with a wide showcase of favorite winter carols and tunes performed by the symphony as part of a magical story, featuring Nöel the Elf. Plus, Kris Kringle himself is expected to make an appearance, bringing extra holiday fun and all the magic of the North Pole. The memories you make will be cherished long after the snow melts!

All Family Series performances are roughly 60 minutes—perfect for excited and wiggly bodies under 10!