“Stormy Highlights” opens Orchestra of Southern Utah season
By Rebekah Hughes
The Orchestra of Southern Utah is set to explore the excitement and drama of musical storms featuring music showcasing the textures, emotions, and stories inspired by stormy weather. The concert will take place Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Center with three community choirs: Red Rock Singers, Master Singers Men’s Chorus, and In Jubilo.
Red Rock Singers will perform “Rainsong” by Houston Bright and “The Wisdom of the Moon” by Susan La Barr. The local choir is directed by Keith Bradshaw with Tracey Bradshaw as pianist.
The Master Singers will perform a classic American song, “Stormy Weather,” by Harold Arlen and arranged by Hal Campbell. “Snow Legend” by American composer Joseph Clokey is based on a text by Anna Temple and arranged by Caroleen Lee. Alan Lee directs the Master Singers with Danny Hansen as pianist.
In Jubilo sings a dramatic “Famine Song” composed by Vida and “The Poet Sings” by Stroope. Take a journey with “High Flight” as it recaptures a test flight from 1941 in poetry by John Magee. Jackie Riddle-Jackson serves as In Jubilo director. Teresa Redd serves as pianist.
Jackson will bring the choirs together to join voices and sing the “National Weather Forecast” by Henry Mollicone, a piece that is sure to entertain.
The Orchestra of Southern Utah will perform the second half of the concert under the direction of Xun Sun opening with Dukas’ familiar “Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Based on a poem by Goethe, this is a musical adventure complete with crashing percussion and exacting woodwind passages. The orchestra will also perform Tchaikovsky’s dramatic “Storm Overture,” inspired by a play written in 1864. The final piece is “Lion Dance” by Yiping Wang.
The Heritage Center is located at 105 N 100 E in Cedar City. Children over 6 are welcome with adult supervision. Children under 6 are not allowed. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students. Season tickets (soiree included) cost $45. Tickets are available now by either phone at (435) 592-6051 or at the Heritage Center.
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