Shakespeare has long been as inspiration to all who read, study, and perform his works. His exploration of the human condition continues to provide inspiration for artists, writers, dancers, filmmakers, and composers. In fact, there is so much classical music inspired by Shakespeare that we could easily do an entire season on just this theme. This concert will also feel different, with guest actors from the UofU Actor Training Program and SLC’s own Utopia Early Music providing context for the evening of orchestral music inspired by Shakespeare. Prepare yourself to enter another world, one both unexpected, yet eerily familiar, as we feature music inspired by the times and words of the Bard himself.

Program:
 (Shakespearean scenes and musical selections by Utopia Early Music will be interspersed throughout the performance)
 Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture
 Antonin Dvorak: Othello Overture
 William Walton: Death of Falstaff from Henry V
 Peter Ilyich Tchaikokvsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
 Mendelssohn: Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream