SUU Symphony Orchestra performs Romantic Era masterworks
Written by Tracy Solimeno
The Southern Utah University Symphony Orchestra will perform its Masterworks Concert April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Thorley Recital Hall located inside the SUU music building.
The program includes “Academic Festival Overture” by Johannes Brahms, Rachmaninoff’s Youth Symphony in D Minor, Karl Phillip Stamitz’s Viola Concerto with guest soloist Larissa Brown-Sah, and the finale from the “Firebird” Suite by Igor Stravinsky.
“I am very excited about this particular concert because the music is very different from what we’ve been playing this year,” said violinist Tori Calamity. “The wide range of pieces gives us a chance to expand on our abilities.”
“The Academic Festival Overture” is one of Brahms’ most lighthearted and playful compositions. In fact, Brahms described it as a “rollicking potpourri.” The composition is an eclectic and light-hearted compilation of well-known German drinking songs and original compositions.
The concert also includes one of the most iconic works from the 20th century, Stravinsky’s “Firebird” Suite.
“I absolutely adore this piece, and I am very excited to perform the ‘Finale’ with SUU’s Symphony Orchestra,” said cellist Treven Lowry.
“We’re playing some exciting pieces with a lot of variety,” said tubist Aria Williams. “The woodwinds, brass, and strings will all be featured, which makes for an exciting concert.”
The SUU Symphony Orchestra is open by audition to instrumentalists from the entire campus and rehearses four days a week. This group of dedicated musicians performs orchestral masterpieces from the standard symphonic repertoire.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children. SUU faculty, staff, and students are admitted free with a valid ID card. Faculty and staff IDs are allowed one guest. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the concert or online at suu.edu/pva.
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