Beethoven 2020: Symphony No. 7

Artists: Thierry Fischer, conductor | Francesco Piemontesi, piano

Program: MESSIAEN: “Bryce Canyon and the Red-Orange Rocks” from Des Canyons aux étoiles | R. SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto | MESSIAEN: “Cedar Breaks and the Gift of Awe” from Des Canyons aux étoiles | BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

Beethoven 2020: Symphony No. 7

Artists: Thierry Fischer, conductor | Francesco Piemontesi, piano

Program: MESSIAEN: “Bryce Canyon and the Red-Orange Rocks” from Des Canyons aux étoiles | R. SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto | MESSIAEN: “Cedar Breaks and the Gift of Awe” from Des Canyons aux étoiles | BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

Singin’ in the Rain—Film in Concert with the Utah Symphony

Artists: Conner Gray Covington, conductor

Celebrate the 65th anniversary of the “Greatest Movie Musical of all time” (American Film Institute) with Arthur Freed’s lyrics and Nacio Herb Brown’s music performed live by the Utah Symphony. Enjoy award-winning performances from Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds on the big screen as the orchestra plays the music live to picture. You may find yourself dancing to your car with a smile on your face. Umbrellas optional!

Singin’ in the Rain—Film in Concert with the Utah Symphony

Artists: Conner Gray Covington, conductor

Celebrate the 65th anniversary of the “Greatest Movie Musical of all time” (American Film Institute) with Arthur Freed’s lyrics and Nacio Herb Brown’s music performed live by the Utah Symphony. Enjoy award-winning performances from Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds on the big screen as the orchestra plays the music live to picture. You may find yourself dancing to your car with a smile on your face. Umbrellas optional!

Youth Symphony Festival Please purchase one ticket per ensemble to participate in this years' Youth Symphony Festival. If your organization has more than one ensemble, please purchase the appropriate amount of tickets for your organization. For example, if you have a Junior and a Senior ensemble, please purchase a total of two tickets.

Masterclass with Benjamin Beilman

OVERVIEW: Join us for a Guest Artist Masterclass presented by the Utah Symphony Youth Guild. This event is free but registration is required.

Sketches of Spain Finishing Touches Rehearsal

Utah Symphony Finishinig Touches Series
Artists:  Fabien Gabel, conductor | Benjamin Beilman, violin

Selections for the rehearsal will be chosen from repertoire for this week’s concerts at the discretion of the conductor.

Program: ANDREW NORMAN: Unstuck | LALO: Symphonie espagnole | RAVEL: Rhapsodie espagnole | AUBERT: Habanera | DEBUSSY: Ibéria” from Images pour orchestre

Sketches of Spain

Artists: Fabien Gabel, conductor | Benjamin Beilman, violin

Program: ANDREW NORMAN: Unstuck | LALO: Symphonie espagnole | RAVEL: Rhapsodie espagnole | AUBERT: Habanera | DEBUSSY: Ibéria” from Images pour orchestre

Sketches of Spain

Artists: Fabien Gabel, conductor | Benjamin Beilman, violin

Program: ANDREW NORMAN: Unstuck | LALO: Symphonie espagnole | RAVEL: Rhapsodie espagnole | AUBERT: Habanera | DEBUSSY: Ibéria” from Images pour orchestre

Carnival of the Animals with Children's Dance Theatre (in Ogden) Artists: Conner Gray Covington, conductor | Dancers from Children’s Dance Theatre Introduce your little ones to the joys of the symphony with Carnival of the Animals, one of the most recognizable and beloved pieces by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Go on a journey through the animal kingdom from the graceful swan to the majestic lion. This staple will be the highlight of your children’s symphonic experience and is sure to delight all ages!

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Carnival of the Animals with Children’s Dance Theatre

Artists: Conner Gray Covington, conductor | Dancers from Children’s Dance Theatre

Introduce your little ones to the joys of the symphony with Carnival of the Animals, one of the most recognizable and beloved pieces by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Go on a journey through the animal kingdom from the graceful swan to the majestic lion. This staple will be the highlight of your children’s symphonic experience and is sure to delight all ages!

Carmina Burana at The Noorda

Artists: Kazuki Yamada, conductor | Madeline Adkins, violin | Amy Owens, soprano | Brian Stucki, tenor | Christopher Clayton, baritone | Barlow Bradford, chorus director | Utah Symphony Chorus | Choristers of The Madeleine Choir School | University of Utah Chamber Choir | University of Utah A Cappella Choir

Program: NATHAN LINCOLN de CUSATIS: The Maze (World Premiere, commissioned by Madeline Adkins) | VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: The Lark Ascending | ORFF: Carmina Burana

Carmina Burana

Artists: Kazuki Yamada, conductor | Madeline Adkins, violin | Amy Owens, soprano | Brian Stucki, tenor | Christopher Clayton, baritone | Barlow Bradford, chorus director | Utah Symphony Chorus | Choristers of The Madeleine Choir School | University of Utah Chamber Choir | University of Utah A Cappella Choir

Program: NATHAN LINCOLN de CUSATIS: The Maze (World Premiere, commissioned by Madeline Adkins) | VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: The Lark Ascending | ORFF: Carmina Burana

Conducting Masterclass OVERVIEW: Join a panel of professional conductors for a special workshop intended to encourage and provide experience in the field of conducting. The invitation is especially extended to women interested in conducting, as part of our Women of Notes Cultural Festival, but all genders of conductors are welcome. The panelists will provide insights and tips from their own careers on the podium, and four participants will have the opportunity to prepare a portion of a piece presently being learned by the Utah Youth Symphony, conduct a rehearsal of it, and receive immediate feedback and ideas from our panel.

UNWOUND: Carmina Burana

Forget the ties and traditional etiquette rules, but still experience the same great music. UNWOUND features shorter, intermission-free programs with activities, food, and drink in the lobby and on the plaza prior to the concert; and enhanced visual experience during the performances; and mingling and a Q&A with artists after the concert.

Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 (in Ogden) Artists: Thierry Fischer, conductor | Nicholas Angelich, piano Program: WAGNER: Prelude to Act III from Lohengrin | MAHLER: Totenfeier, A Symphonic Poem | MESSIAEN: “Interstellar Call” from Des canyons aux étoiles | BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2

Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2

Artists: Thierry Fischer, conductor | Nicholas Angelich, piano

Program: WAGNER: Prelude to Act III from Lohengrin | MAHLER: Totenfeier, A Symphonic Poem | MESSIAEN: “Interstellar Call” from Des canyons aux étoiles | BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2

Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2

Artists: Thierry Fischer, conductor | Nicholas Angelich, piano

Program: WAGNER: Prelude to Act III from Lohengrin | MAHLER: Totenfeier, A Symphonic Poem | MESSIAEN: “Interstellar Call” from Des canyons aux étoiles | BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Overview: When a young Viking defies tradition and befriends a ferocious dragon, together they must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.  Experience this captivating film in HD, with its thrilling musical score performed live to picture by the Utah Symphony!

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The Temptations with the Utah Symphony (in Ogden) Artists: Conner Gray Covington, conductor | The Temptations, guest artist Do you need sunshine on a cloudy day? In this concert, Motown legends The Temptations team up with the Utah Symphony to bring you a nostalgic trip through music’s most soulful time period. Enjoy pop classics such as “I Can’t Help Myself,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Reach Out (I’ll Be There),” “My Girl” and so many more with the backing of a full symphony orchestra!