Conductors
Robert Baldwin
Guest
Monika Jalili and her Persian Ensemble
Conductors
Robert Baldwin
Conductors
Robert Baldwin
Conductors
Jong-hun Bae
Conductors
Robert Baldwin
Conductors
Robert Baldwin, Anton Armstrong
Conductors
Robert Baldwin
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!
The winners of the SummerArts Piano Concerto Competition take center stage with Salt Lake Symphony conducted by Resident Conductor and U of U DMA alum, Jong-hun Bae. These gifted young people will play concerto movements by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn, Grieg, and Liszt.