Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2

OVERVIEW

Just before Halloween, take a chance to dance on the wild side as three composers entangle with one of the most notable figures in storytelling—Death. The hooded figure is raised by the sounds of the symphony (by way of the recognizable Dies Irae theme from the Latin Mass for the Dead repeated in each work), with Rachmaninoff’s towering Symphony No. 2, Liszt’s eerie Totentanz performed by audience-favorite Joyce Yang, and Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre—which, from its cry on the solo violin to its bone-rattling finale, is all too ready to summon spirits.

This performance is part of our Masterworks Magnified series, designed to invite audiences to experience our music in new ways—with added elements like video projections and special lighting in the concert hall, conversations with the performers, and fun lobby activities on theme with the concert.

Season Ticket Packages On Sale: March 16, 2023
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: June 5, 2023
2022-23 Subscriber Presale: July 25, 2023
Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 1, 2023

ENHANCE YOUR CONCERT EXPERIENCE

Join us for a pre-concert chat about the evening’s program with guest artists and symphony musicians, held 45 minutes prior to the performance start time in the First Tier Room.

Enjoy performances by members of our Youth Guild in the lobby before the performance begins.

Complete a Behind the Music card found at the tables and bring it to the gift shop for a discount and to enter a drawing for free tickets.

PROGRAM

SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre
LISZT: Totentanz
RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 2

ARTISTS

Rune Bergmann
conductor

Joyce Yang
piano

Utah Symphony

PREVIEW

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals ages five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is found here.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds. View Terms of Sale here.