“It’s a bird. It’s a
plane. It’s a Mozart!”
By Tanisa Crosby
Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart once said: “Music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should
never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always
remain music.” His world was in a time
period of change; the Baroque Musical era was drawing to a close and audiences
were looking for a fresh take on music as the Classical era was born. He wrote more than six hundred pieces of
music range from operas to symphonies, feature solo instruments and religious
music, chamber music and one of the firsts to write for the piano. Mozart would later become one of the greatest
composers of his time, which makes him the perfect focus for the Orchestra of
Southern Utah prepares for a concert dedicated to Mozart’s work.
The Orchestra will
feature various works written by Mozart including Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G
Major, The Marriage of Figaro Overture, Non so piu cosa son from Le Nozze di
Figaro, and Requiem. Adrienne Read (solo
flute) and Lindsey Lopez (Soprano) will be featured during this concert and will
be accompanied by the orchestra directed by Xun Sun.
The Orchestra
will be joined by the OSU Chorale, In Jubilo, CVHS A Cappella, and SUU Opus for the Mozart
Requiem which will be conducted by Ryan Murphy, Associate Director of the
Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra of Temple Square.
with the vocalists and soloists in rehearsing for this concert.
with the vocalists and soloists in rehearsing for this concert.
Magical Mozart is set for Thursday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Center (105 North 100 East, Cedar City, UT
– located behind Lin’s). Children over 6 are welcome with adult supervision. Babies and younger children are requested not to attend because the concert is recorded. Ticket prices are Adults $12, Students $6, and Groups of
up to 6 for $40. Tickets are available
now by either phone (435-233-8213) or by purchase at Heritage Center/Festival Hall Box Office.
Listening Club blog has preview listening links: http://osulistening.blogspot.com/2017/11/magical-mozart-listening-previews.html #OSUCedarCity
Dr. Murphy has
extensive choral conducting and professional musical theater experience. Prior
to his appointment, he conducted six choirs in the Boston area, including two
choirs at the prestigious New England Conservatory Preparatory School. He
served for four years as the choral director at the Walnut Hill School for the
Arts, an internationally recognized secondary school affiliated with the New
England Conservatory. He was the music director of the Tuacahn Center for the
Arts in the St. George, Utah, area from 2005 to 2007 following five seasons as
music director at the Sundance Institute in Provo, Utah. While in Boston, he
maintained an active performing schedule, including collaborations at the
Tanglewood Summer Festival.
Dr. Murphy
graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in piano and organ
performance and pedagogy. He holds a master’s degree in choral conducting from
Brigham Young University and a doctorate in choral conducting from Boston
University, where he studied with Dr. Ann Howard Jones.
Ryan and his wife,
Jennifer, have four children.
Before coming to
Cedar City, Adrienne was an adjunct flute instructor at Brigham Young
University & Snow College and served as acting principal flute of the Utah
Valley Symphony & the Salt Lake Pops Orchestra. Additionally, she has
maintained a private teaching studio since 2003, with her students receiving
awards and superior recognition in festivals throughout the state.
Adrienne’s passion for chamber music leads her to collaborate and perform with
local artists, and in 2016 she was a founding member of the West Winds Flute
Trio. She received her education at Snow College and Brigham Young
University, and her primary teachers include Dr. Jennifer Grim, Dr. April
Clayton, and Dr. Elaine Jorgensen. Beyond music interests, Adrienne
enjoys hiking and can often be found exploring the beautiful red rock country
of southern Utah with her husband Nathanael and their son Rhythm Anthony.
Lindsey Lopez is a Vocal Performance major currently attending Southern Utah University. Although her emphasis and current study is in opera, she originated from the theater and has experience in acting, prop work, costuming and makeup design. As an ensemble and soloist performer, she has performed and studied privately for six years now. Lindsey currently studies voice under the direction of Carol Ann Modesitt and is an active soloist on campus and in the community. Recent performances include; Prince Orlofsky in Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus”, Mark Adamo’s “Little Women” in the role of Jo and Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” in the role of Dido.
Lindsey would like to thank all of those who have supported her on this rather long journey! Thank you to my professors that keep me in line, Modesitt who puts up with me, my mother for loving me and for my grandfather and Angel of Music who now watches over me in heaven. This one is for you Grandpa!
Terri Metcalf-Peterson, soprano, is a recitalist and frequent soloist with opera
companies, symphonies, and choral groups. Appearances with the University of Northern
Colorado Opera, Grand Junction’s High Desert Opera, and Colorado Opera Troupe include the
roles of Le Prince in Cendrillon, Sorceress in Dido and Aneas, Desdemona in
Otello, Musetta in La Boheme, and Nella in Gianni Schicci. Terri often performs the full
soprano role in Handel’s Messiah. 2015 marked her seventh season with the Boulder
Colorado Messiah Chorale and Symphony.
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of Southern Utah regularly feature her in concerts. Other performances include soprano solos in Mozart’s Requiem with the Centennial Philharmonic, and in Christmas concerts with the Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Denver Brass and Cherry Creek Chorale. For six years Terri was a resident artist at the Denver School of Arts, and she now teaches private vocal lessons at Dixie State University and Southern Utah University. After completing her Masters of Music at UNC and as winner
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of Southern Utah regularly feature her in concerts. Other performances include soprano solos in Mozart’s Requiem with the Centennial Philharmonic, and in Christmas concerts with the Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Denver Brass and Cherry Creek Chorale. For six years Terri was a resident artist at the Denver School of Arts, and she now teaches private vocal lessons at Dixie State University and Southern Utah University. After completing her Masters of Music at UNC and as winner
of the Rocky
Mountain Competition, Terri returned to UNC to perform Barber’s Summer
in Knoxville with
UNC’s Symphonic Band. Terri recently starred in the role of Dolly in
Hello Dolly in
Cedar City, Utah. Currently she is pursuing a doctoral degree in music from UNLV and
touring a recital of female composers which was recently presented at the
state-wide Utah Women’s Higher Education Convention.
