WILSON:
GRIEG:
9/23/25 7:00 PM Celebración Sinfónica Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a program featuring the spirited sounds of Latin America and Spain.
The Music of Phil Collins and Genesis With two dynamic vocalists, timeless hits like “In the Air Tonight,” “Sussudio,” and “Take Me Home,” soar to symphonic heights in this electrifying tribute to the music that defined a generation.
10/11/25
10/13/25
10/15/25
Paul Moravec & Mark Campbell’s The Shining Based on the Stephen King Novel
Halloween Spooktacular
10/24/25 10:00 AM Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1: Finishing Touches Rehearsal
Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1
Based on Stephen King's spine-tingling novel, The Shining tells the story of Jack Torrance—a struggling writer who accepts a winter caretaker job at the remote Overlook Hotel and is overpowered by its dark influence. Sung in English with English supertitles. Content Advisory: strong language, instances of violence and mature themes
Prepare for a night of chills and thrills as our musicians bring your favorite spooky classics to life. Grab your costumes and come join us for a Halloween adventure!
Selections from the evening's program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor.
BOULEZ: Memoriale
STEVEN MACKEY: Saxophone Concerto Utah Symphony co-commission
RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 1
10/30/25 (THU) 7:30 PM Mahler's "Titan" Symphony BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 3 MAHLER: Symphony No. 1, “Titan”
"Titan" Symphony
11/7/25 11/8/25 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" Symphony
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Piano Concerto No. 3
Symphony No. 1, “Titan”
FAURÉ: Requiem
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”
5:30 PM 65th Annual Salute to Youth Experience the brilliance of young talent at our 65th annual Salute to Youth! This inspiring tradition shines a spotlight on extraordinary young musicians.
Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY
11/21/25
11/22/25 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown
11/29/25
11/30/25 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Messiah Sing-In
12/2/25 7:00 PM Celtic Woman
12/5/25
12/6/25 7:30 PM 5:30 PM Strauss' A Hero's Life
12/12/25 10:00 AM Dvořák's Symphony No. 7: Finishing Touches Rehearsal
12/12/25 12/13/25 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Dvořák's Symphony No. 7
Iconic works by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Yoko Shimomura, and other great FINAL FANTASY composers from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series will be performed.
Signature Performance
From the unstoppable energy of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to the soulful rhythms of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Superstition,” every song is a vibrant tribute to Motown’s golden era. Jessica Rivero Altarriba,
Kick off your holiday season with this cherished tradition, inviting all to share in the joy of singing Handel’s masterpiece.
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding harmonies and breathtaking artistry of Celtic Woman as they bring holiday favorites to Abravanel Hall.
Signature Performance
SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1 R. STRAUSS: A Hero’s Life (Ein Heldenleben)
Selections from the evening's program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor.
UNSUK CHIN: subito con forza
Vadim Gluzman,
SHOSTAKOVICH:
2/27/26
3/7/26
BAX: Tintagel
MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1
DEBUSSY: Petite Suite (orch. Henri Büsser)
DEBUSSY: La Mer
as Nemorino, a lovesick soldier,
Adina—with the help of a
of the
"love potion." The result? A whole lot of jealousy, mischief, and maybe even a bit of real romance! Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Content Advisory: romantic themes
3/14/26 11:00 AM The Carnival of the Animals This performance
MATTHEW JACKFERT: Foggy Moon Over The Gorge
SCRIABIN: Symphony No. 2
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2
3/20/26 3/21/26 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2
MATTHEW JACKFERT: Foggy Moon Over The Gorge
SCRIABIN: Symphony No. 2
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2
Respighi's The Pines of Rome R. STRAUSS: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
4/10/26 4/11/26 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Carmina Burana
KORNGOLD: Cello Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo Theme
RESPIGHI: The Pines of Rome
DEBUSSY: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
IMAN HABIBI: Zhian ORFF: Carmina Burana
Lu, conductor
McWilliams, chorus director
Houser, soprano
José Rivera baritone Brian Stucki, tenor Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School Utah Symphony Chorus
4/17/26 4/18/26 7:30 PM 7:30 PM La Vida Loca: Latin Pop Hits Get on your feet and let’s get loud with the greatest hits of the ’90s and ’00s Latin pop explosion! La Vida Loca celebrates artists including Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Santana, Ricky Martin, and more. Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor Jackie Mendez, soprano Ender Thomas, tenor José Sibaja, trumpet Luisito Quintero, percussion
4/18/26 11:00 AM The Magical Music of Harry Potter This performance is roughly 60 minutes and designed for kids ages 3–10. Enrico Lopez-Yañez,
Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3
5/1/26 5/2/26 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Copland & Ives
Verdi's La traviata
5/12/26 7:00 PM Ben Folds
PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 3 ELGAR: Symphony No. 2
COPLAND: Danzón cubano
STEVEN MACKEY: Aluminum Flowers IVES: Symphony No. 2
Verdi’s La traviata takes you deep into the world of Violetta, a glamorous Parisian courtesan who falls for the charming Alfredo. Their passionate love buckles under social expectations and personal sacrifice. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Content Advisory: romantic elements and mature themes
Classically trained rock/pop artist Ben Folds collaborates with the symphony to share some of his greatest hits! Signature Performance
5/22/26 10:00 AM Markus Poschner's Season Finale: Finishing Touches Rehearsal Selections from the evening's program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor.
5/22/26
5/23/26 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Markus Poschner's Season Finale
SAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto No. 5 BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 4
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