Orchestra of Southern Utah presents World Wonders
By Tanisa Crosby
The Orchestra of Southern Utah is excited to announce their February concert, World Wonders. On Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center, come take a round trip to visit some of the great wonders of the world through music. On this trip, we’ll be visiting the Great Barrier Reef with music from Debussy’s “La Mer,” The Great Pyramid of Giza with a medley from “The Prince of Egypt,” and Rimksy-Korsokoff’s “Song of India”, representing the Taj Mahal.
You could spend thousands of dollars on traveling the world, but this music has its own fascinating power to transport the musicians and audience. Travel with us as we perform “Jumping Bean,” a piece written by Villa-Lobos that represents the world wonders of Macchu Picchu and the Christ the redeemer statue. Dr. Xun Sun will premiere a Chinese piece, “Floating Cloud, Flowing River in China.” This elegant melody savors a beautiful day and the joy of nature that you can see all around as if you were on top of the Great Wall of China. This exuberance celebrates the culture of dance.
To enhance your travels with the Orchestra of Southern Utah, beautiful pictures will be displayed throughout the music. Poems will be performed by Canyon View High School students. Lauren S. Carter, this past year’s English Sterling Scholar, wrote her own poem that promises to be emotionally stirring.
We also welcome two guest performers. The Red Rock Singers will give us a small taste of “Carmina Burana” to be performed with SUU’s choir, orchestra, and dancers on select dates Feb. 28–March 5. The Southern Utah String Quartet, comprising OSU musicians who have separately performed ensemble music for 30 years, will perform. Purchase your tickets now to journey with the orchestra around the world.
The Heritage Center is located at 105 N 100 E in Cedar City. Children 6 and up are welcome to attend. Ticket prices are $12 for adults,$6 for students, and $40 for groups of up to 6. Tickets and more information are available now by either phone at (435) 233-8213 or at the Festival Hall box office.
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