2008-09 USUO Season Calendar

2008-2009 Keith Lockhart’s finale season.

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September 12 & 13 8 pm Abravanel Hall

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Ode to Joy

A Waterbird Talk

Keith Lockhart, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano Beethoven Concerto No. 4 for Piano in G major Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor (“Choral”) Pianist Garrick Ohlsson will perform Beethoven’s most admirable and artistically complex piano concerto. Then the Utah Symphony Chorus will join the orchestra for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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Keith Lockhart, conductor Timothy Jones, baritone Argento A Waterbird Talk Dominick Argento’s A Waterbird Talk is a one-man opera that takes the form of a slide lecture on the subject of birds, in particular on species whose traits and condition remind the Lecturer of his henpecked domestic life. $25 Ardean Watts Contemporary Chamber Series at Westminster

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September 26 & 27 8 pm Abravanel Hall

September 30 (Tuesday) 7 pm Abravanel Hall

Timeless Classics with the Utah Symphony

Salute to Youth

Keith Lockhart, conductor

Join us on a trip down memory lane as the Utah Symphony accompanies live multimedia performances of classic Hollywood artists. $58, $44, $34, $27

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Keith Lockhart, conductor Join us as we spotlight some of Utah’s most gifted youth soloists performing concerto movements with the orchestra. $21, $18, $15, $12, student: $8

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October 10 & 11 8 pm Abravanel Hall

October 18, 20, 22, 24 7:30 pm & October 26 2 pm Capitol Theatre

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Madame Butterfly

By Giacomo Puccini Joseph Mechavich, conductor Garnett Bruce, director

Hannu Lintu, conductor Henning Kraggerud, violin Strauss Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche Sibelius Concerto for Violin in D minor Schumann Symphony No. 2

Madame Butterfly is ranked number 1 on Opera America’s list of the top 20 most-performed works in North America. This opera is the ultimate East meets West tragedy which passionately explores the consequences of obsessive devotion.

Fri/Sat/Sun $83, $72, $62, $53, $48, $43, $30, $15 Mon/Wed $83, $64, $55, $48, $42, $36, $23, $13

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Voyage the land of the midnight sun as the Utah Symphony performs Finnish composer Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, conducted by fellow-countryman Hannu Lintu. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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October 17 & 18 8 pm Abravanel Hall

Marvin Hamlisch with the Utah Symphony

Marvin Hamlisch, conductor “If we had the chance to do it all again…would we, could we?” The answer is a resounding yes! Join the Utah Symphony with Marvin Hamlisch for an evening of his Pops favorites. $58, $44, $34, $27

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October 25 (Saturday) 7 pm Abravanel Hall Macy’s Department Store Presents

Halloween High-Jinks David Cho, conductor

Don your pointy hat, grab the broom, and join us for one of our greatest family traditions. Remember to come early to take part in our 18th annual Halloween Costume Contest. As always, finalists will appear onstage to win fabulous prizes by applause...and cackles. $11, student: $6

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October 31 & November 1 8 pm Abravanel Hall

Bruckner’s 4th – A Big Brass Show

David Angus, conductor Britten Sinfonia da Requiem Bruckner Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major (“Romantic”) Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4. is subtitled “Romantic,” a name he actually gave the piece, that showcases the power of the Utah Symphony’s brass section. Come experience the rapture created by the golden glow of swooning trumpets and horns. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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Elgar’s Cello Concerto

An Evening of Film Music

Arild Remmereit, conductor Natalie Clein, cello Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F major Elgar Concerto for Violoncello in E minor Ginastera Estancia: Four Dances Elgar’s Cello Concerto is moody and melancholy— attributes that may not seem desirable, but qualify this work as one of the finest works in the cello repertoire. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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Richard Kaufman, conductor We’ll salute the silver screen as famed Pops conductor Richard Kaufman and our very own Utah Symphony perform an evening of music made noteworthy in the nickelodeon.

The program include music from the movies of John Wayne and the films scores of Franz Waxman. $58, $44, $34, $27

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November 21 & 22 8 pm Abravanel Hall

November 29 & 30 7 pm Abravanel Hall

Shostakovich’s Response

Sing-It-Yourself Messiah

Keith Lockhart, conductor Ralph Matson, violin Britten Concerto for Violin Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D minor Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 is easily his most famous symphony, while also his bittersweet masterpiece. An immediate success in his native Soviet Union, its themes resonated with his fellow-citizens as it represented his response to the official denunciation of his music by the Soviet government. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

Susanne Sheston, conductor Come help us celebrate as Utah Symphony’s Messiah concert turns 31-years-old! This wonderful family tradition never fails to usher in the joy of the season. Remember to bring your music score so you can join in. $14, student: $7

Finishing Touches: November 21, 10:00 AM, $21

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Mozart’s Requiem

Christmas Spirituals

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Mozart’s Requiem is perhaps one of the most popular pieces ever written due to its soul-stirring artistry. The piece was ironically left unfinished at the time of Mozart’s death. Ultimately it became a requiem for Mozart himself. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

Wrap yourself in the warm spirituals of Christmas, accompanied by the Utah Symphony, and recall the meaning of the season. $58, $44, $34, $27

“Bells are ringin’, children singin’, all is merry and bright” at our traditional performance for all ages that includes all your holiday favorites. And don’t forget your list, because Santa will be in the lobby before the performance to consider any last-minute requests! $11, student: $6

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Mozart’s Grand Piano Concerto

The Four Seasons

Stefan Solyom, conductor Gunilla Süssmann, piano Britten Sinfonietta Mozart Concerto for Piano No. 25 in C major Sibelius Symphony No. 1 in E minor Mozart’s Concerto for Piano No. 25 had a difficult genesis. Although Mozart performed it on several occasions, it was not performed again in Vienna until after his death, and it only gained acceptance in the standard repertoire in the later part of the twentieth century. Now it is regarded as one of Mozart’s greatest works. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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David Cho, conductor Ralph Matson, violin Vivaldi The Four Seasons Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is perhaps the boldest and most recognized music composed during the baroque period.

In fact, it made such a splash when it premiered that King Louis XV was known to frequently command an impromptu performance of his favorite, “Spring.” Join the Utah Symphony and see what it took to please a king. $42, $30

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January 30 & 31 8 pm Abravanel Hall

Schubert’s Unfinished

Thierry Fischer, conductor Louis Lortie, piano Schubert Symphony No. 8 in B minor (“Unfinished”) Mendelssohn Concerto No. 1 for Piano in G minor Stravinsky Petrushka (1947 version) Welcome back Thierry Fischer as he conducts the Utah Symphony in a performance complete with one of Stravinsky’s most popular ballet scores (Petrushka), a Mendelssohn piano concerto in which the piano enters unusually soon after the opening of the first movement (Piano Concerto No. 1), and Schubert’s “Unfinished” symphony (Symphony No. 8). $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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February 6 & 7 8 pm Abravanel Hall

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February 13 & 14 8 pm Abravanel Hall

The Inextinguishable

Cho’s Anatomy

King’s Singers with the Utah Symphony

The subtitle for Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4 is a reference, not to the piece itself, but to the elemental will to live. However, you will also find the symphony has elements that are difficult to extinguish as it is among the most dramatic that Nielsen wrote. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

For years, medical students have relied on the textbook Gray’s Anatomy to help them understand the dynamic functioning of the human body. In Cho’s Anatomy, our energetic Assistant Conductor will dissect music to diagnose the dynamic interaction of elements used in composition. $21, $18, $15, $12, $8

Hugh Wolff, conductor Peter Serkin, piano Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture Stravinsky Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments Mozart Concert-rondo in D major Nielsen Symphony No. 4 (“The Inextinguishable”)

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David Cho, conductor King’s Singers, guest artists

From medieval to renaissance, romantic to contemporary, folk and pop, the King’s Singers’ repertoire is all-encompassing.

Join us as they showcase their diverse talents, accompanied by our very own Utah Symphony. $58, $44, $34, $27

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February 20 & 21 8 pm Abravanel Hall

February 27 & 28 8 pm Abravanel Hall

Tchaikovsky’s 1st Piano Concerto

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Jean-Claude Casadesus, conductor Alexandre Paley, piano Tchaikovsky Concerto No. 1 for Piano Brahms Symphony No. 1 Moldavian-born American pianist Alexander Paley performs Tchaikovsky’s widely known and beloved Piano Concerto No. 1. This work was hailed by its first performer as “original and noble.” $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16 Finishing Touches: February 19, 10:00 AM, $21

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March 6 & 7 8 pm Abravanel Hall

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An Evening in Vienna

The Marriage of Figaro

Christian Arming, conductor Bach Cantata No. 60 (O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort) Berg Concerto for Violin Rott Symphony in E major You won’t quickly forget the familiar sounds in the symphony of little-known composer Hans Rott that seem to directly foreshadow the works of Mahler and Bruckner, who were both influenced by the composer. You don’t know what you’ve been missing… $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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The Marriage of Figaro is an opera of triangles of amore. However, through an elaborate domino-effect of blunders, follies, and mistaken identities that are sure to entertain, all parties discover the identity of their rightful partner, repentance and forgiveness abounds, and all rejoice in a rightful happily ever after.

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March 21 (Saturday) 11 am Abravanel Hall

March 27 & 28 8 pm Abravanel Hall

Evening at the Pops

Cowboy Jamboree

An Evening of Adventure with Keith & Viviane

Keith Lockhart, conductor

If you think you need to travel to Boston to hear Keith Lockhart conduct an exceptional Pops program – think again. Join Keith and the Utah Symphony for an evening of pops favorites right here in Utah. $58, $44, $34, $27

David Cho, conductor Frank Oden, poet/narrator Mosey on down to Abravanel Hall for a real live Cowboy Jamboree.

Thematic cowboy poetry written and performed by Frank Oden will create a narrative context for symphonic repertoire evocative of the American West. It will be a rootin’, tootin fun for all your little cowpokes. $11, student: $6

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Keith Lockhart, conductor Viviane Hagner, violin Korngold Concerto for Violin in D major Ives Symphony No. 4 Escape into the world of Korngold as violinist Vivianne Hagner performs the composer’s Concerto for Violin.

Known for his movie scores (The Adventures of Robin Hood), Korngold draws thematic material for this concerto from his works in that genre. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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April 17 & 18 8 pm Abravanel Hall

A Hero’s Life

Rach 2 with Jon Kimura Parker

Keith Lockhart, conductor Alban Gerhardt, cello Dvorˇák Concerto for Violoncello Strauss Ein Heldenleben Strauss earned a reputation for egotism with his tone poem Ein Heldenleben the title of which translates to “A Hero’s Life.”

The piece is a richly autobiographical of the composer’s life and travails. Though Strauss never claimed the “hero” to be himself; there is little doubt of his intention. Come listen and decide if you think him worthy of the title. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16 Finishing Touches: April 10, 10:00 AM, $21

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Thomas Wilkins, conductor Jon Kimura Parker, piano Beckel Toccata Beethoven Symphony No. 4 Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 2 for Piano Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is one of his most enduringly popular pieces due to its passionate and romantic themes. You will recognize its melodies from its many uses in pop culture, but to fully appreciate its grandeur, it must be heard performed live. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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April 24 & 25 8 pm Abravanel Hall

April 29 & 30 (Wed/Thurs) 8 pm Jewett Center for the Performing Arts

Keith Concludes his Mahler Tradition

Beyond Sibelius

Keith Lockhart, conductor Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D major If, at the end of this concert, you feel an inexplicable sense of closure it is because Keith Lockhart and the Utah Symphony have just completed their most recent Mahler cycle with Mahler’s Symphony No. 9. Fittingly, Mahler’s 9th is also his last completed score. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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Sallinen Some aspects of Peltoniemi Hintrik’s Funeral March Sallinen Variations for Orchestra If you thought the extent of Finnish music stopped with Sibelius—think again.

This is your chance to hear the brilliantly modern and tonal chamber pieces composed by Finnish composer Aulis Sallinen. $25 Ardean Watts Contemporary Chamber Series at Westminster

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May 1 & 2 8 pm Abravanel Hall

May 8 & 9 8 pm Abravanel Hall

May 14 (Thursday) 8 pm Abravanel Hall

Bravo Broadway

Tchaik’s Big 5

A Haydn Place

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 is what we like to call “classic Tchaikovsky” with its well-crafted, colorfully orchestrated, and memorable melodies — a performance not to be missed. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

We close our Chamber Series with Haydn’s fitting Symphony No. 45 (“Farewell”). Mirroring the title of the piece, each musician takes leave of the stage during the final adagio. In the end, two muted violins remain. We felt it an appropriate way to say farewell to our chamber season. $42, $30

“Give my regards to old Broadway.” That’s exactly what we’ll do in this traditional favorite as the Utah Symphony accompanies some of its greatest voices in an allnew evening of hits. $58, $44, $34, $27

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David Cho, conductor Haydn Symphony No. 73 in D major (“La Chasse”) Haydn Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor (“Farewell”)

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May 29 & 30 8 pm Abravanel Hall

Don Pasquale

All-Star Evening

Keith’s Finale

By Gaetano Donizetti Susanne Sheston, conductor Robert Herriot, director Don Pasquale is the story of an elderly, wealthy, (and miserly) bachelor who has no heir. To remedy the situation, he tries to persuade his young nephew Ernesto to accept an arranged marriage. After a bewildering chain of events involving a little fraud and some bogus legal proceedings, the story ends well with true love conquering all.

Fri/Sat/Sun $83, $72, $62, $53, $48, $43, $30, $15 Mon/Wed $83, $64, $55, $48, $42, $36, $23, $13 Sung in Italian with English supertitles

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David Cho, conductor

You’ll be dazzled by these large-scale orchestral works performed by the Utah Symphony, side-by-side with our Youth Symphony All-Stars comprised of the brightest young musicians from Utah’s elite youth orchestras. $21, $18, $15, $12, $8

Keith Lockhart, conductor Bernstein Mass Join us as Keith Lockhart closes his final season conducting the Utah Symphony, performing Bernstein’s Mass. When the piece premiered, it was said by a reviewer that it was a work “that stakes everything.

I can think of few creative acts in recent times that take so many risks and achieve so much.” We can’t imagine a more appropriate adieu for Keith. $60, $51, $43, $32, $26, $16

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Performance Lectures

Get a behind-the-scenes perspective on the music.

Utah Symphony Pre-concert Lecture: Begins forty-five minutes before Classical Series concerts in the Abravanel Hall First Tier Room.

Utah Opera Preludes: Begins one hour prior to each performance at the Capitol Theatre.

Utah Opera Previews: Begins at 7:30 pm at the Downtown Public Library the Wednesday before opening night.

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Now that the Downtown Rising construction projects are underway, we would like to assure our patrons there is ample parking available for upcoming performances.

For more downtown parking options please visit usuo.org/parking or call 801-533-NOTE (533-6683).

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Utah Opera Post-Performance Q&A with Christopher McBeth: Following every performance in the Founders Room on the Mezzanine level of Capitol Theatre.

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Salt Lake County will add a $1 Preservation Fund Fee to each ticket to help support Center for the Arts buildings.

Vivace is a funkified group—single/married/ partnered—who just happen to get their groove on at classical concerts and opera.

Vivace is your musical friend…with benefits. Fifty-two weekends to plan in a year, here’s seven of them ready to go!

Do Vivace all-year long with the Classical V series. Classical V season ticket holders attend Vivace private after-parties at no additional cost. Membership in Vivace is free. Vivace throws sizzling after-parties following these performances. Members sit together, get their own version of the program notes, and receive a specially discounted price. Vivace tickets are $30, $15 for students.

Purchase the Classical V series and receive even better discounts!

Design-A-Series: 801-533-NOTE (533-6683)

Choose at least four of the concerts below to purchase the Classical V series. You’ll receive 20% off non-Vivace single tickets when you purchase the Classical V series. Plus, receive a $5 discount to the next Vivace UnCorked in June 2009!

2008-2009 Vivace performances: Opening Weekend Utah Opera

To purchase tickets to the Vivace (Classical V) 2008-2009 season, send an email to vivace@usuo. org and request an order form, or download one from usuo.org/vivace.

Ode to Joy – Sep 13

Puccini’s Madame Butterfly – Oct 18

Elgar’s Cello Concerto – Nov 8 Utah Opera

Blitzstein’s Regina – Jan 17

Keith & Olga – Feb 28 An Evening of Adventure – March 28

Brochure Design: danielruesch.net

Tchaik’s Big 5 – May 9

Photography: Doug Havens, Mark Maziarz, Daisy Johnson

Venue AH AH AH AH AH AH AH CT AH AH AH AH AH AH VG AH AH AH CT AH AH

Series Program Classical C The Inextinguishable Discovery Cho’s Anatomy Pops King’s Singers with the Utah Symphony Classical A Finishing Touches for Tchaikovsky’s 1st Piano Concerto Classical A Tchaikovsky’s 1st Piano Concerto Classical B Keith & Olga Classical C An Evening in Vienna Opera The Marriage of Figaro, by W.A. Mozart Pops Evening at the Pops Lollipops Cowboy Jamboree Classical A An Evening of Adventure with Keith & Viviane Classical B A Hero’s Life Finishing Touches April 10 Classical C Rach 2 with Jon Kimura Parker Classical A Keith Concludes his Mahler Tradition Chamber Beyond Sibelius Pops Bravo Broadway Classical B Tchaik’s Big 5 Chamber A Haydn Place Opera Don Pasquale, by Gaetano Donizetti Discovery All-Star Evening Classical C Keith’s Finale

AH = Abravanel Hall, CT = Capital Theatre, VG = Vieve Gore Concert Hall

Conductor Guest Artist Hugh Wolff Peter Serkin, piano David Cho — David Cho King’s Singers, guest artists — — Jean-Claude Casadesus Alexandre Paley, piano Keith Lockhart Olga Kern, piano Christian Arming — Christopher Larkin David Gately, director Keith Lockhart — David Cho Frank Oden, poet/narrator Keith Lockhart Viviane Hagner, violin Keith Lockhart Alban Gerhardt, cello Thomas Wilkins Jon Kimura Parker, piano Keith Lockhart — David Cho — — — Andrew Grams Baiba Skride, violin David Cho — Susanne Sheston Robert Herriot, director David Cho — Keith Lockhart —

2008-2009 S E A S O N For tickets &information Call 801-355-ARTS (355-2787) or visit utahsymphony.org or utah opera.org

Date Feb 6 & 7 Feb 10 (Tuesday) February 13 & 14 Feb 19 Feb 20 & 21 Feb 27 & 28 Mar 6 & 7 Mar 14, 16, 18, 20 & 22 Mar 20 & 21 Mar 21 (Saturday) Mar 27 & 28 April 10 & 11 April 17 & 18 April 24 & 25 April 29 & 30 (W/Th) May 1 & 2 May 8 & 9 May 14 (Thursday) May 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 May 19 May 29 & 30

2008-2009 For tickets &information Call 801-355-ARTS (355-2787) or visit utahsymphony.org or utah opera.org

S E A S O N

Date Sep 12 & 13 Sep 24 & 25 (W/Th) Sep 26 & 27 Sep 30 (Tuesday) Oct 10 & 11 Oct 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 Oct 17 & 18 Oct 25 (Saturday) Oct 31 & Nov 1 Nov 7 & 8 Nov 14 & 15 Nov 21 & 22 Nov 29 & 30 Dec 5 & 6 Dec 19 & 20 Dec 20 (Saturday) Jan 9 & 10 Jan 15 (Thursday) Jan 17, 19, 21, 23 & 25 Jan 30 & 31

Venue AH VG AH AH AH CT AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH CT AH

Series Program Conductor Guest Artist Classical A Ode to Joy Keith Lockhart Garrick Ohlsson, piano Chamber A Waterbird Talk Keith Lockhart Timothy Jones, baritone Pops Timeless Classics with the Utah Symphony Keith Lockhart — Discovery Salute to Youth Keith Lockhart — Classical B Land of the Midnight Music Finishing Touches Oct 10 Hannu Lintu Henning Kraggerud, violin Opera Madame Butterfly, by Giacomo Puccini Joseph Mechavich Garnett Bruce, director Pops Marvin Hamlisch with the Utah Symphony Marvin Hamlisch — Lollipops Halloween High-Jinks David Cho — Classical C Bruckner’s 4th – A Big Brass Show David Angus — Classical A Elgar’s Cello Concerto Arild Remmereit Natalie Clein, cello Pops An Evening of Film Music Richard Kaufman — Classical C Shostakovich’s Response Finishing Touches Nov 21 Keith Lockhart Ralph Matson, violin Family Sing-It-Yourself Messiah — — Classical B Mozart’s Requiem Pietari Inkinen — Pops Christmas Spirituals David Cho Renese King, vocalist Lollipops Here Comes Santa Claus David Cho — Classical A Mozart’s Grand Piano Concerto Stefan Solyom Gunilla Süssmann, piano Chamber The Four Seasons David Cho Ralph Matson, violin Opera Regina, By Marc Blitzstein Keith Lockhart Michael Scarola, director Classical B Schubert’s Unfinished Thierry Fischer Louis Lortie, piano

AH = Abravanel Hall, CT = Capital Theatre, VG = Vieve Gore Concert Hall

Every season Utah Symphony | Utah Opera presents a festival that bridges all forms of artistic expression, providing an opportunity to expand and explore how each helps to define the human experience.

This season our theme, A Toast to Vienna, is centered on Utah Opera’s production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, Utah Symphony’s An Evening in Vienna on March 6-7, and the Viennese Waltz in our March 20-21 performance.

We’re collaborating with local museums, art galleries, libraries, film centers, performing arts groups, and scholars to explore the lively world of Vienna. This is one festival you won’t want to miss.

Visit usuo.org/festival for details.

Abravanel Hall Ticket Office: 123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Hours: M-F 10 am – 6 pm, SAT 10 am – 2 pm Single Tickets on Sale August 11, 2008: 801-355-ARTS (355-2787) Design-A-Series on sale May 5, 2008: 801-533-NOTE (533-6683) utahsymphony.org utahopera.org

Keith Lockhart, Music Director

Christopher McBeth, Artistic Director

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