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Written by Rebekah Hughes
The Orchestra of Southern Utah offers a feast of traditional symphonic music conducted by Director Carylee Zwang, Thursday February 15th, 2024 at the Heritage Theatre in Cedar City, Ut. Enjoy the popular melodies from Mendolssohn, Holst and Dvorak as the Orchestra explores the inspiration that music provides in this concert themed “Enlightenment”.
The evening will open with Richard Strauss’ magnificent and bold Also sprach Zarathustra. This famous and well known piece of music has been used as the theme song in BBC’s coverage of the Apollo space missions, movie space themes, as well as the opening of Elvis’concerts. While the title of the piece is not commonly well known, this melody of epic proportions is known by all. Often used as the portent of a significant event to come, this piece will herald the opening of the orchestra’s inspiring concert “Enlightenment''.
The Orchestra will then explore the inspired and otherworldly compositions and explorations of Gustav Holst, an enlightened creator inspired and ahead of his “time”. Performing highlights from his collection of the planets the orchestra will perform Mars, the bringer of war, that was inspiration for John Williams’ Imperial March and also the Majestic Jupiter, the bringer of jollity whose poignant and beautiful melody served to inspire the song I Vow to Thee My Country.
Dvorak, enlightened composer of the New World Symphony No. 9 serves as a representative of romantic and modern music heralding in a new age of exploration and creativity. The Orchestra will perform the beloved and soulful Largo movement, that poses thoughtful contemplation amidst turmoil and brings peace to the soul in a world swirling with activity and excitement.
In the ultimate homage to enlightenment the orchestra will perform the entire Symphony no. 5 in D Minor by Felix Mendolssohn, also known as the “Reformation Symphony”. Each movement will bring recognition of hymns, movie themes and classic tunes you will enjoy and be uplifted by. The melodies of Mendellson’s inspiration serve to bring joy that is unparalleled in person. The orchestra invites you to experience the energy and inspiration of these composers in person in a full symphonic orchestra performance that cannot be replicated.
Lobby music before the concert will be performed by Tanisa Crosby and April Richardson.
Come celebrate with OSU on Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Theater. Tickets are available online at www.myosu.org $12 for adults, $6 for students over six years. $40 for a group of six individuals. Children over six years are welcome. No babies, please, as concerts are recorded. Tickets are now available online at www.myosu.org.
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For Calendars:
Dates: February 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Heritage Theater: 105 N 100 E Cedar City, UT 84720
Tickets: $12 Adults, $6 Students over 6 years.
More information: myosu. org
Listening links to preview the music available: https://osulistening.blogspot.com
