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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS TO HEADLINE UTAH SYMPHONY LOLLIPOPS CONCERTS
SALT LAKE CITY— The
Utah Symphony, led by Associate Conductor Vladimir Kulenovic, will
perform an exposition of exotic works inspired by the Americas including
a visual display from the animated short film “El Salón México,” set to
Aaron Copland’s symphonic work of the same name.
The
orchestra will perform these Latin influenced works also including
Silvestre Revuelta’s “La Noche de Los Mayas,” March 30 at 11 a.m. and
12:30 p.m. in Abravanel Hall. Other featured selections are Pablo De
Sarasate’s Fantasy on Bizet’s “Carmen” with Utah Symphony Associate
Principal Violin Kathryn Eberle soloing, Arturo Marquez’s Danzón No. 2,
Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide and Oscar Lorenzo Fernandez’s
“Batuque” from “Reisado Cuatros Estaciones Porteños.”
Prior
to each performance, Summerhays Music and the Utah Symphony Youth Guild
will offer an Instrument Petting Zoo, which will provide children the
opportunity to play different instruments in the lobby of Abravanel
Hall.
Single
tickets for the performances range from $6 to $20 and can be purchased
by calling (801) 355-ARTS (2787), in person at the Abravanel hall ticket
office *123 W. South temple) or by visiting www.utahsymphony.org.
Season ticket holders and those desiring group discounts should call
(801) 533- NOTE (6683). All ticket prices are subject to change and
availability. Ticket prices will increase when purchased on the day of
the performance.
About the Music
The
exoticism and culture of The Americas have been a source of inspiration
to composers as they work to create and develop music with rich
textures, vibrant melodies and exciting rhythms.
While
travelling and spending time in Mexico City, Aaron Copland worked to
create such a piece that exuded the culture and exoticism many composers
search for. On his trip he was soon impressed by the beautiful display
of a dance hall. With its vivid colors and spirited nature he wanted to
create a musical display of the vibrancy and authenticity he found
there. His piece “El Salón México” is fused with intricate rhythms and
melodies that are representative of classic Mexican folk songs with
familiar Mexican melodies which are intertwined throughout the piece.
Mexican
composer Silvestre Revueltas had a knack for combining popular Latin
American music with the techniques of twentieth-century composers of his
time. His versatility enabled him to enjoy writing film scores as well
as chamber works. His “La Noche de los Mayas” was originally written
for film and after his death his compatriot edited a few portions to
create the concert suite.
George
Bizet’s famous opera “Carmen” has won audiences over through the years
with its passionate and tragic story. It contains some of the most
recognizable music which has inspired other composers to base their own
compositions on the presented themes. Pablo De Sarasate’s Fantasy on
Bizet’s “Carmen” for violin and orchestra includes all of the “Carmen”
hits with a unique twist and timbre as the soloist is the smooth sound
of violin strings.
About Kathryn Eberle
Violinist
Kathryn Eberle is the Associate Concertmaster of the Utah Symphony.
Her solo performances include appearances with the Los Angeles
Philharmonic, Louisville Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, National Academy
Orchestra of Canada, and the Bahia Symphony in Brazil. She was
previously a violinist with the St. Louis Symphony and served as Guest
Concertmaster with the Richmond and Omaha Symphonies. An avid chamber
musician, Ms. Eberle has collaborated with such artists as Edgar Meyer,
Jaime Laredo, Arnold Steinhardt, Ricardo Morales and members of the New
York Philharmonic and has participated in the Aspen, Banff, Yellow Barn,
Innsbrook, Festival Mozaic, and Laguna Beach Festivals. She garnered
top prizes in the Klein, Stulberg and Corpus Christi International
Competitions. Ms. Eberle studied with Robert Lipsett both at the
University of Southern California and The Colburn School and received a
Masters Degree at the Juilliard School studying with Sylvia Rosenberg.
Program
Leonard Bernstein
|
Overture to Candide
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Silvestre Revueltas
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La Noche de los Mayas
1. Noche de los Mayas - Molto sostenuto
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Pablo De Sarasate
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Fantasy on Bizet's Carmen for Violin and Orchestra, op. 25
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Arturo Márquez
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Danzón No. 2
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Georges Bizet
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"Les Toréadors" from Carmen Suite No. 1
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Oscar Lorenzo Fernandez
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"Batuque, Negro Dance" from Reisado do Pastoreio
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Astor Piazzolla
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Cuatros estaciones porteños
Primavera porteño
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Aaron Copland
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El Salón México
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