Valley of Enchantment "touched my soul"

Patron quote, "So beautiful. Love OSU series. The Enchanted Valley touched my soul."

Thanks to everyone involved for a memorable evening.

Program and order form for CD and DVD available at http://www.orchestraofsouthernutah.org/concerts/creative-legacy

Youtube link for Valley of Enchantment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nXa-LVVnVw

Assistant Conductors Carylee Zwang, OSU Executive Director Pete Akins, and guest pianist Christian Bohnenstengel at intermission.

Music Director Xun Sun with poet Danielle Beazer Dubrasky and composer Mark Dal Porto

Dr. Brandon Wiggins repeated his science demonstration for the evening concert, but this photo is from the Jubilee.

Ling Yu with Bryce and Mary Christiansen

Ling Yu and Lisa Cox, stage manager, backstage

SUU Visiting Scholar Wenya Zhang and her daughter

Minkler family provides great support for OSU.

Salt Lake visitor Emily Tipps presents new broadside and poetry by Danielle Beazer Dubrasky, portions of which inspired the new composition.  Red Butte Press:  https://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/red-butte-press/

Jackie Riddle-Jackson welcomes the Musically Speaking audience before the concert.

Composer Dr. Mark Dal Porto describes the process of creating the Valley of Enchantment" commissioned by OSU.

Dr. Nicki Frey describes the amazing geology and wildlife of the Cedar City area.

OSU leadership with visiting composer, his wife, and Dr. Nicki Frey.

Jolene Heit leads the Children's Choir for lobby music before the concert.

Xun Sun and Carylee Zwang with the world premiere music score.

Xun Sun and Adrienne Read, OSU flute, after the concert.

Emily Tipps, Danielle Beazer  Dubrasky and her daughter Olivia after the concert. Danielle's poetry was featured as part of "Valley of Enchantment" and is available from Red Butte Press at https://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/red-butte-press/

Assistant Conductor Carylee Zwang and OSU Board Member Suzanne Tegland protect the harp during intermission backstage.