Sharing Our Stories
“Who hears music, feels his solitude
Peopled at once.”
― Robert Browning
Music has the power to connect. It can connect us to ourselves more deeply and it can bring us together. As a community of music lovers, we invite you to share your stories of how music has been meaningful to you in the past.
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage during our Finishing Touches rehearsals. This is a working rehearsal and selections from the weekend’s program will be made at the discretion of the conductor.
Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is a virtuosic dazzler of bold strokes and robust colors, and pianist Behzod Abduraimov is known to perform it with “infectious brilliance.” David Robertson—who has built an undeniable rapport with the Utah Symphony’s musicians—also leads the witty Shostakovich Symphony No. 1, perhaps the greatest graduation project of all time, and The Chairman Dances, an “outtake” from Adams’ opera Nixon in China that also appeared on the soundtrack for the video game Civilization IV.
ARTISTS: David Robertson, conductor | Behzod Abduraimov, piano | Utah Symphony
PROGRAM: JOHN ADAMS: The Chairman Dances: Foxtrot for Orchestra | PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 2 | SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 1
Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is a virtuosic dazzler of bold strokes and robust colors, and pianist Behzod Abduraimov is known to perform it with “infectious brilliance.” David Robertson—who has built an undeniable rapport with the Utah Symphony’s musicians—also leads the witty Shostakovich Symphony No. 1, perhaps the greatest graduation project of all time, and The Chairman Dances, an “outtake” from Adams’ opera Nixon in China that also appeared on the soundtrack for the video game Civilization IV.
ARTISTS: David Robertson, conductor | Behzod Abduraimov, piano | Utah Symphony
PROGRAM: JOHN ADAMS: The Chairman Dances: Foxtrot for Orchestra | PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 2 | SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 1
Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is a virtuosic dazzler of bold strokes and robust colors, and pianist Behzod Abduraimov is known to perform it with “infectious brilliance.” David Robertson—who has built an undeniable rapport with the Utah Symphony’s musicians—also leads the witty Shostakovich Symphony No. 1, perhaps the greatest graduation project of all time, and The Chairman Dances, an “outtake” from Adams’ opera Nixon in China that also appeared on the soundtrack for the video game Civilization IV.
ARTISTS: David Robertson, conductor | Behzod Abduraimov, piano | Utah Symphony
PROGRAM: JOHN ADAMS: The Chairman Dances: Foxtrot for Orchestra | PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 2 | SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 1
This year, celebrate the holidays at The Noorda as the Utah Symphony welcomes Broadway star and Postmodern Jukebox alum member Morgan James back. Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as one of "the most promising young vocalist [of] this century," Morgan will lift your spirits with a soulful twist on your favorite holiday tunes. Teddy Abrams, one of the most innovative and provocative conductors of our time, leads the program.
ARTISTS: Teddy Abrams, conductor | Morgan James, vocalist | Utah Symphony
This year, celebrate the holidays at Maurice Abravanel Hall as the Utah Symphony welcomes Broadway star and Postmodern Jukebox alum member Morgan James back. Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as one of "the most promising young vocalist [of] this century," Morgan will lift your spirits with a soulful twist on your favorite holiday tunes. Teddy Abrams, one of the most innovative and provocative conductors of our time, leads the program.
ARTISTS: Morgan James, vocalist | Teddy Abrams, conductor | Utah Symphony
Nothing sets the holiday scene like hearing your wintry favorites performed live by the Utah Symphony. Kids from one to ninety-two will enjoy the musical gifts on stage, with a joyful sing-along closing out the concert. There may even be a special appearance by the jolly man himself.
Nothing sets the holiday scene like hearing your wintry favorites performed live by the Utah Symphony. Kids from one to ninety-two will enjoy the musical gifts on stage, with a joyful sing-along closing out the concert. There may even be a special appearance by the jolly man himself.
This year, celebrate the holidays at Maurice Abravanel Hall as the Utah Symphony welcomes Broadway star and Postmodern Jukebox alum member Morgan James back. Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as one of "the most promising young vocalist [of] this century," Morgan will lift your spirits with a soulful twist on your favorite holiday tunes. Teddy Abrams, one of the most innovative and provocative conductors of our time, leads the program.
ARTISTS: Morgan James, vocalist | Teddy Abrams, conductor | Utah Symphony
A delightfully quirky score from Danny Elfman drives Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of Jack Skellington’s plot for Halloween Town to take over Christmas—and the hilariously haunting results. Enjoy a full screening of the film as the Utah Symphony plays the score live.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved
ARTISTS: Conner Gray Covington, conductor | Utah Symphony
A delightfully quirky score from Danny Elfman drives Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of Jack Skellington’s plot for Halloween Town to take over Christmas—and the hilariously haunting results. Enjoy a full screening of the film as the Utah Symphony plays the score live.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved
ARTISTS: Conner Gray Covington, conductor | Utah Symphony
A delightfully quirky score from Danny Elfman drives Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of Jack Skellington’s plot for Halloween Town to take over Christmas—and the hilariously haunting results. Enjoy a full screening of the film as the Utah Symphony plays the score live.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved
ARTISTS: Conner Gray Covington, conductor | Utah Symphony
Video Games Live™ is an award-winning immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Join the Utah Symphony as they perform exclusive music arrangements alongside synchronized video footage that includes well-known internet solo performers, and both live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.
With the energy and excitement of a rock concert mixed with the powerful emotion of a symphony, Video Games Live™ has been called “Captivating!” and “Bombastic!” by the NY Times. Featuring stunning visuals, cutting-edge FX technology, and interactive entertainment, Video Games Live™ is praised as “Incredibly compelling” by the Washington Post and “Ingenious and fantastic!” by the LA times. Video Games Live™ is sure to dazzle crowds of all ages—gamers and non-gamers alike!
From a single melody, Elgar cleverly spins out 14 musical caricatures of his friends and family (and even a dog!) in the Enigma Variations. The Utah Symphony’s own Concertmaster, Madeline Adkins, is soloist in Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy—a concerto that feels authentically Scottish although the composer was virtually a stranger to the country—and the evening opens with a work from present-day Scotland, Helene Grime’s restless yet reflective Near Midnight.
ARTISTS: Douglas Boyd, conductor | Madeline Adkins, violin | Utah Symphony
PROGRAM: HELEN GRIME: Near Midnight | BRUCH: Scottish Fantasy | ELGAR: Enigma Variations
From a single melody, Elgar cleverly spins out 14 musical caricatures of his friends and family (and even a dog!) in the Enigma Variations. The Utah Symphony’s own Concertmaster, Madeline Adkins, is soloist in Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy—a concerto that feels authentically Scottish although the composer was virtually a stranger to the country—and the evening opens with a work from present-day Scotland, Helene Grime’s restless yet reflective Near Midnight.
ARTISTS: Douglas Boyd, conductor | Madeline Adkins, violin | Utah Symphony
PROGRAM: HELEN GRIME: Near Midnight | BRUCH: Scottish Fantasy | ELGAR: Enigma Variations
Who will win on the battlefield of love in this spunky and family-friendly comedy?
One over-protective father would be enough; imagine having an army of them! Sparks fly when Marie, an orphan raised by French soldiers, meets Tonio from across enemy lines. Her “dads” won’t stand for this—and neither will the mysterious, aristocratic relative who whisks her away, determined to turn her into a lady and marry her off to a proper man.
ARTISTS: Stephanie Rhodes Russell, conductor | Michael Shell, director | Linda Pisano, costume designer | Madison Leonard, Marie | Jack Swanson, Tonio | Matthew Burns, Sergeant Sulpice | Utah Opera Chorus | Utah Symphony
Who will win on the battlefield of love in this spunky and family-friendly comedy?
One over-protective father would be enough; imagine having an army of them! Sparks fly when Marie, an orphan raised by French soldiers, meets Tonio from across enemy lines. Her “dads” won’t stand for this—and neither will the mysterious, aristocratic relative who whisks her away, determined to turn her into a lady and marry her off to a proper man.
ARTISTS: Stephanie Rhodes Russell, conductor | Michael Shell, director | Linda Pisano, costume designer | Madison Leonard, Marie | Jack Swanson, Tonio | Matthew Burns, Sergeant Sulpice | Utah Opera Chorus | Utah Symphony
Who will win on the battlefield of love in this spunky and family-friendly comedy?
One over-protective father would be enough; imagine having an army of them! Sparks fly when Marie, an orphan raised by French soldiers, meets Tonio from across enemy lines. Her “dads” won’t stand for this—and neither will the mysterious, aristocratic relative who whisks her away, determined to turn her into a lady and marry her off to a proper man.
ARTISTS: Stephanie Rhodes Russell, conductor | Michael Shell, director | Linda Pisano, costume designer | Madison Leonard, Marie | Jack Swanson, Tonio | Matthew Burns, Sergeant Sulpice | Utah Opera Chorus | Utah Symphony
Who will win on the battlefield of love in this spunky and family-friendly comedy?
One over-protective father would be enough; imagine having an army of them! Sparks fly when Marie, an orphan raised by French soldiers, meets Tonio from across enemy lines. Her “dads” won’t stand for this—and neither will the mysterious, aristocratic relative who whisks her away, determined to turn her into a lady and marry her off to a proper man.
ARTISTS: Stephanie Rhodes Russell, conductor | Michael Shell, director | Linda Pisano, costume designer | Madison Leonard, Marie | Jack Swanson, Tonio | Matthew Burns, Sergeant Sulpice | Utah Opera Chorus | Utah Symphony
Who will win on the battlefield of love in this spunky and family-friendly comedy?
One over-protective father would be enough; imagine having an army of them! Sparks fly when Marie, an orphan raised by French soldiers, meets Tonio from across enemy lines. Her “dads” won’t stand for this—and neither will the mysterious, aristocratic relative who whisks her away, determined to turn her into a lady and marry her off to a proper man.
ARTISTS: Stephanie Rhodes Russell, conductor | Michael Shell, director | Linda Pisano, costume designer | Madison Leonard, Marie | Jack Swanson, Tonio | Matthew Burns, Sergeant Sulpice | Utah Opera Chorus | Utah Symphony
Primal cries unmistakably signal the big, bombastic, and beautiful tour de force of Carmina Burana, Orff’s choral masterpiece that has transcended popular culture. Joshua Cerdenia’s urgent and energetic Fire-Drunk was inspired by his vision of Dante standing before a wall of flames and Stravinsky’s dazzling Firebird tells the tale of a magical creature who helps break an evil spell. This is a program that is nothing short of a spectacle!
