Events

Conductors
Robert Baldwin

• Wolking, Henry Salt Lake Overture
• Brahms Double Concerto Solo: Ralph Matson, violin; John Eckstein, cello
• Sibelius Symphony #1

Conductors
Robert Baldwin

• Ippolitov-Ivanov Procession of the Sardar from Caucasian Sketches
• Merritt Dervish
• Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade
• traditional Popular Persian tunes

Guest
Monika Jalili and her Persian Ensemble

Conductors
Robert Baldwin

• Menotti Amahl and the Night Visitors
• Arnold The Holly and the Ivy (Fantasy on Christmas Carols)
• traditional Do You Hear What I Hear? Arr: Regney/Lowden
• traditional Mary's Little Boy Child Arr: Hairston
• traditional A Holly & Jolly Sing-Along

Conductors
Robert Baldwin

• Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf
• Smith The Great Locomotive Chase
• Grieg In the Hall of a Mountain King.
• Gregson-Williams Chronicles of Narnia Suite
• Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade: Last mvt. excerpt

Conductors
Jong-hun Bae

Conductors
Robert Baldwin

• Williams, John Symphonic Excerpts from "Far and Away" (side by side)
• Grainger Irish Tune from County Derry Side-by-Side with high school students
• Harty In Ireland Solo: Christina Castellanos, flute
• Beach Symphony #2 "Gaelic"

Conductors
Robert Baldwin, Anton Armstrong

• Kodály Dances of Galanta
• Bloch Sacred Service Solo: Christopher Clayton, baritone

Conductors
Robert Baldwin

• Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
• Villa-Lobos Aria from Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5 Arr: Krance
• Mendelssohn Symphony #5 "Reformation"

Join us on September 27th as the SLS and Maestro Baldwin celebrate the start of his tenth season by conducting one of his favorite symphonies, the monumental Symphony No. 10 by Dmitri Shostakovich. This work will highlight and challenge every section of the orchestra with its technical and emotional demands. Audience members often remark after hearing it that the work is one of their new favorite pieces. It is a work filled with every aspect of the human condition, reflecting the struggle and triumph of the individual—something we all can relate to. To contrast, we will open with the ebullient Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein. Join the party! Don’t miss this event that will highlight one of the finest community orchestras in the Western U.S.!

For November, we present two orchestral favorites and also feature one of our players as a soloist. Long an audience favorite, Dvo?ák's Eighth Symphony brims with memorable melodies and thrilling climaxes. Beethoven's Overture to Coriolanus is an orchestral showcase, filled with drama and power. Our principal bassoonist, Ryan van Liere, also takes center stage as soloist for John Williams' The Five Sacred Trees, a unique work that highlights the solo bassoon as well as the colors of the orchestra.

There's holiday magic in the air for our December concert. Come see emerging talent dance the first act of Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker. We are pleased to welcome dancers from the University of Utah's Department of Ballet to present this famous tale. The first act represents the very best of story, action, and magic. The SLS will also share holiday favorites that are guaranteed to put you in the holiday mood. Two performances. Come for the matinee and stay for the second show!

January's Family Concert has long been a favorite with Salt Lake families. This year music director/conductor Robert Baldwin, special guest Sterling Poulson, and the Salt Lake Symphony have cooked up more fun for all ages. The orchestra will perform a variety of music, including the Flying Theme from E.T., Bach’s Little Fugue in G minor, The Remarkable Farkle McBride with Sterling Poulson narrating, selections from Frozen, and some audience improvisation to Adophe’s Tawoop. Perfect for all ages, this year's concert will look into the building blocks of music, how it is put together, and why we love to listen. And every audience member gets a debut with the symphony. Audience participation is essential! What you do with your career afterwards is totally up to you!