Treat yourself to an evening of good ol’ fun with a night of music by some of the great American composers of the 20th century, including two works that made their mark on the film and theatre worlds—Gershwin’s An American in Paris (you can even hear the Parisian taxi horns!) and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. You’ll be snapping your fingers to these luscious tunes regardless of whether you're a Shark or a Jet!

The program begins with the striking melodies of Barber’s Second Essay for Orchestra before Randall Goosby makes his highly anticipated return, performing Florence Price’s sweepingly amorous Violin Concerto No. 2 and her aptly-named Adoration.

Treat yourself to an evening of good ol’ fun with a night of music by some of the great American composers of the 20th century, including two works that made their mark on the film and theatre worlds—Gershwin’s An American in Paris (you can even hear the Parisian taxi horns!) and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. You’ll be snapping your fingers to these luscious tunes regardless of whether you're a Shark or a Jet!

The program begins with the striking melodies of Barber’s Second Essay for Orchestra before Randall Goosby makes his highly anticipated return, performing Florence Price’s sweepingly amorous Violin Concerto No. 2 and her aptly-named Adoration.

Gather 'round for a night of spine-tingling tales told through haunting melodies at our Halloween Spooktacular! From classic Halloween favorites to thrilling orchestral arrangements, this concert promises to be frightfully fun for the whole family, filled with spooky surprises and hair-raising harmonies. Grab your costumes and come join us for a Halloween adventure you'll never forget—because when we play on stage, the spirits come out to play too!

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.

Creative Partner David Robertson enjoys a dynamic connection with our orchestra (and our audiences!), and this program brings a soloist with whom he also shares an undeniable artistic chemistry—his wife and world-renowned pianist Orli Shaham. Listen as she brings Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17 to life with extraordinary virtuosity, promising a sojourn into refined beauty and delicate expression.

Paired with the lush romanticism of Brahms’ Serenade No. 1 and opening with a captivating Schoenberg work in honor of his 150th birthday, this evening will resonate long after the final note has faded away.

Creative Partner David Robertson enjoys a dynamic connection with our orchestra (and our audiences), and this program brings a soloist with whom he also shares an undeniable artistic chemistry—his wife and world-renowned pianist Orli Shaham. Listen as she brings Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17 to life with extraordinary virtuosity, promising a sojourn into refined beauty and delicate expression.

Paired with the lush romanticism of Brahms’ Serenade No. 1 and opening with a captivating Schoenberg work in honor of his 150th birthday, this evening will resonate long after the final note has faded away.

Creative Partner David Robertson enjoys a dynamic connection with our orchestra (and our audiences), and this program brings a soloist with whom he also shares an undeniable artistic chemistry—his wife and world-renowned pianist Orli Shaham. Listen as she brings Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17 to life with extraordinary virtuosity, promising a sojourn into refined beauty and delicate expression.

Paired with the lush romanticism of Brahms’ Serenade No. 1 and opening with a captivating Schoenberg work in honor of his 150th birthday, this evening will resonate long after the final note has faded away.

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.