Scheherazade

OVERVIEW

The story of Scheherazade and the tales she weaves over 1,001 nights to placate a wrathful sultan is so captivating that it set off the imaginations of many brilliant minds, including Rimsky-Korsakov and Ravel. Sumptuous melodies and fantastical soundscapes define Rimsky-Korsakov’s beloved orchestral suite, and Utah Opera regular Wendy Bryn Harmer performs Ravel’s lesser-known and lovely song cycle. This dual exploration is beautifully complemented by Dobrinka Tabakova’s Orpheus’ Comet, inspired by the tragic love story of Orpheus and Euridice—a romantic couple destined to face a heartbreaking decision.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

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

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

PROGRAM

DOBRINKA TABAKOVA: Orpheus’ Comet (U.S. Premiere)
RAVEL: Shéhérazade
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

ARTISTS

Delyana Lazarova
conductor

Wendy Bryn Harmer
soprano

Utah Symphony

PREVIEW

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