MUSIC IN THE PLACES YOU LOVE
A Celebration of Utah’s Communities and Cultural Heritage
Catch Utah Symphony | Utah Opera on the road! This summer, we’re touring Utah—from city parks, to historic landmarks, to sweeping canyon vistas—to celebrate our land, our people, and our rich cultural heritage through music. As the U.S. marks a milestone birthday (and in partnership with America250 Utah), we’re traveling around the state with 7 performances featuring American composers, USUO favorites, and world-class talent made right here in Utah.
These community performances are FREE and open to all ages! Be sure to RSVP in advance and we’ll keep you updated with additional details.
Where We’re Going
To a Utah community near you! The 2026 tour includes more stops than ever before, spanning 11 days with 7 mainstage concerts from Wellsville to Salt Lake City to the rim of Bryce Canyon. Pack a picnic and bring the family to enjoy Copland at twilight, John Williams against red rocks, and Bernstein under cottonwood trees—a perfect confluence of live music and opera against stunning Western landscapes, showcasing the towns and landmarks that make our state so special.
These performances are free and welcoming to all. Please RSVP in advance!
BRYCE CANYON – JULY 10
Joining Us on the Road
Utah-made and world-renowned, our guest artists are eager to share their passion and artistry with audiences of all ages.
This former Utah Symphony Associate Conductor (and returning State Tour conductor) has had recent debuts with the Boston Pops and Chicago Symphony.
A former Utah Opera Resident Artist with a thriving national and international career, Amy Owens takes the stage to perform selections from Bernstein and Puccini.
Orem-native Aubree Oliverson is an internationally renowned violin soloist and recent USUO Masterworks guest artist. Enjoy her infectious performances of Kreisler, Saint-Saëns, and more.
Enjoy extraordinary live music from the musicians of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera—the premier arts organization of the Intermountain West and a nationally and internationally distinguished artistic gem.
What to Expect
This year’s Music Elevated State Tour performances bring together symphony, opera, and community to celebrate our state’s incredible legacy of live music and cultural heritage. Each concert has a patriotic flair with beloved classical pieces, Broadway selections, American folk music, and more. We’ll also draw from USUO’s own history—honoring the legacy of Maurice Abravanel Hall as well as Utah Opera’s commitment to commissioning and presenting new American works.
American Classics
Copland, Williams & the American Canon
Rediscover fan favorites by celebrated American composers, including Copland’s “Hoe-Down” from Rodeo and John Williams’ Liberty Fanfare—alongside folk, Broadway, and more in a program built for America250.
Utah’s Artistic Legacy
Mahler, Puccini & USUO’s Founding Productions
Dive into USUO’s decades-long history of recording and artistic collaboration with performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a Maurice Abravanel signature first recorded by Utah Symphony in 1975, and Puccini’s “Quando m’en vo” from La bohème, Utah Opera’s debut production in 1978.
Special Guests
Artists Shaped by Utah, Celebrated by the World
Performing repertoire rooted in place, collaboration, and tradition, our guest artists appear on selections including “Simple Child” from The Grapes of Wrath (a Utah Opera co-commission), Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, and more.
Pioneer Fiddles
Utah’s orchestral tradition began on the trail. We’re partnering with the Church History Museum to find instruments connected to pioneer heritage and honor the families who kept them.
Road tripping to one of our performances?
Stop by The Creamery in Beaver for a sweet treat on the way!
Follow us on the road!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TOUR SPONSORS
USUO thanks the Utah Legislature for supporting the 2026 Music Elevated State Tour.