Sunday, February 22, 2009
Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto
I personally loved both of the pieces performed... such beautiful music! The piano soloist (Alexander Paley) did an amazing job!! And I thought the conductor (Jean-Claude Casadesus) was wonderful as well!
Utah Symphony - Tchaikovsky's 1st Piano Concerto -
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ~ Concerto No. 1 for Piano in B-flat minor, op. 23
Johannes Brahms ~ Symphony No. 1 in C minor, op. 68
The concert next week is sure to be a great one as well! And don't forget to join Vivace for the afterparty! http://www.utahsymphony.org/concerts_vivace.php
Monday, February 16, 2009
Been a bit of a slacker... sorry!
There are plenty of fun things going on right now and many of them are VERY reasonably priced.... Enjoy! And thanks Community Connection for the links!
Comedy - Plays
Hale Theatre 2008-09 Season
1 Dec-21 Nov
Plan B 2008-09 Season
24 Oct-30 May
The Seagull
18-28 Feb
Cash on Delivery
31 Dec-14 Feb
Off Broadway Theater
6 Feb-11 Jul
Festivals - Arts
Cowboy Poetry & Concert
13-14 Feb
Museums - Arts Exhibits
An Innermost Journey: Art of Shanuna Cook Clinger
28 Oct-15 Feb
New Exhibits at the Art Barn Gallery
9 Jan-20 Feb
A Very Small Art Collection
12 Jan-14 Feb, 10a-7p
Teen Comic Art Workshop & Exhibit
17 Jan-14 Mar
Celebrating Fiber Arts: From the Past to the Present
16 Jan-11 Mar
Music - Classical
Tuesdays at the Bachauer
14 Oct-17 Mar, 7:30 p.m.
Piano Concerts at U of U
31 Jan: 3p, 28 Feb: 5p, 9 May: 7:30p
Concertante String Sextet
17 Feb, 7:30 p.m.
Tchaikovsky's 1st Piano Concerto
20 Feb
Music - Jazz
Jazz Saxophonist Benjamin Koppel
15 Feb: 7:30p, 18 Feb: 7:30p, 19 Feb: 7:30p
Jazz Big Bands with Benjamin Koppel
18 Feb, 7:30 p.m.
Utah Philharmonia Featuring: Benjamin Koppel
19 Feb, 7:30 p.m.
Music - Opera
Raptor Rapture
13 Jan-13 Feb
Madame Butterfly
13-21 Feb
Lyric Opera Ensemble: Yeoman of the Guard
20 Feb, 7:30 p.m.
Theater - Classical & Shakespeare
Pioneer Theatre
5 Dec-16 May
Romeo & Juliet
13-28 Feb
Taming of the Shrew
29 Jan-21 Feb, 7:30 p.m.
Romeo & Juliet
13-28 Feb
Theater - Community
Dark Play or Stories for the Boys
28 Jan-22 Feb
Theater - Drama
Hancock County
18-21 Feb
Block 8
20 Feb-8 Mar
Theater - Musical
Ain't Misbehavin'
17-22 Feb
Theater - Opera
Utah Symphony/Utah Opera 2008-09 Season
12 Sep-30 May
Visual Arts - Exhibits
Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art
10 Feb-3 Jan
Mystic Chords of Memory: Celebrating Lincoln
1-28 Feb
Lisa Girls: Close-ups, Portraits & Pin-ups
13 Feb-6 Mar
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The next VIVACE event is coming right up! November 8th! Get your tickets early!
Proposition 11.08.08: Vote for Utah Symphony | Utah Opera's Vivace
The Vivace Platform: Experience funkified Classical Music paired with superb seats, an inexpensive price, world-class performances, and amped after-parties with the conductor, guest artist, and the Utah Symphony.
ELECTION DETAILS: Date: 11.08.08 (Saturday) @ 8pm | Performance features 20-something British cellist Natalie Clein playing Elgar’s famous, moody, and heart-breaking Cello Concerto in E minor.
YOUR POLLING PLACE: Abravanel Hall (123 West South Temple)
AFTER-PARTY: 10-ish pm @ Baxter’s American at the Gateway (400 West South Temple).
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Purchase Vivace tickets. $30 or $15 for students* | web: arttix.org | phone: 801.533.NOTE (6683) | promo code vivace
THE CONCERT: 20-something British cellist Natalie Clein (natalieclein.com) brings Elgar’s über-famous concerto to life with the Utah Symphony at your beautiful polling place, Abravanel Hall. Also on the program, the Utah Symphony will perform four dances from Ginastera’s fiery ballet, Estancia about a city boy out-manning the country gouchos (farm hands) in order to woo the heart of a rich country girl. Arild Remmereit, conductor.
THE AFTER-PARTY: Celebrate the Vivace Election at the after-party held at Baxter’s American. Party with fellow Vivace members, Natalie Clein, Arild Remmereit, and the Utah Symphony. Enjoy the gourmet comfort food of Baxter’s American for free with your Vivace ticket. Cash bar. Visit myusuo.org/vivace to subscribe to the 2008-2009 Classical V season. Baxter’s American is located at 400 West South Temple at the Gateway Depot.
usuo.org/vivace | vMail: vivace@usuo.org | myspace.com/life_funkified | become a Facebook Fan of Vivace | visit myusuo.org/vivace to purchase a Classical V Series.
* Vivace price and section are guaranteed until Monday, November 3. If you are a Classical V or Utah Symphony subscriber, and already have tickets to the November 8th performance, call 801.869.9017 for your after-party pass.
Buy tickets online at ArtTix.org >>
The Vivace Calendar
2008-2009 Season (Classical V Series on sale May 5):
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tons of fun things to do....
Comedy - Plays
Plan B 2008-09 Season
24 Oct-30 May
Comedy - Shows
Comedy Murder Myster
16 Aug-8 Nov
Festivals - Music
15th Annual Eccles Organ Festival
7 Sep-2 Nov, 8:00 p.m.
Museums - Arts Exhibits
An Innermost Journey: Art of Shanuna Cook Clinger
28 Oct-15 Feb
Changing Identity: Recent works by Women Artists from Vietnam
18 Oct-4 Jan
The Later Works of William Utermohlen
1 Nov-11 Jan
Modern & Contemporary Works from the UMFA
11 Oct-8 Feb
Music - Classical
Tuesdays at the Bachauer
14 Oct-17 Mar, 7:30 p.m.
Canyonlands/Abravanel Series Concert
21 Oct: 7:30p, 2 Feb: 7:30p
u of U Faculty Recital Series: Spotlight Concerts
1 Nov: 7p, 9 Nov: 7p, 14 Dec: 7p
Music - Jazz
John Clayton Quartet
27 Oct, 7:30 p.m.
Theater - Classical & Shakespeare
Utah Shakespearean Festival
19 Jun-25 Oct
Theater - Comedy
Super Nanny
28 Aug-8 Nov
Dracula VS The Hunchback
26 Sep-1 Nov
Scary Poppins
29 Sep-8 Nov
Theater - Community
Into the Woods
1 Oct-29 Nov
Wait Until Dark
24 Oct-17 Nov
Theater - Drama
Radio Hour: Franenstein
24 Oct-2 Nov
Theater - Musical
Broadway Across America
1 Oct-30 Jun
Theater - Opera
Utah Symphony/Utah Opera 2008-09 Season
12 Sep-30 May
Visual Arts - Exhibits
Utah Watercolor Society
19 Sep-7 Nov
Paintings Inspired by Rumi's Poetry
13 Sep-1 Nov
Liberties Under Fire
18 Oct-31 Jan
Style In Stone Open House
26 Oct, 1p-4p
Wild Birds of the American Wetlands
1 Nov-2 Feb
Friday, October 3, 2008
TONS of opportunities to support the arts...
Festivals - Arts
Autumn Classics Music Festival Concert
4 Oct, 8:00 p.m.
Autumn Classics Music Festival All-Brahms Concert
5 Oct, 3:00 p.m.
Festivals - Music
15th Annual Eccles Organ Festival
7 Sep-2 Nov, 8:00 p.m.
Theater - Classical & Shakespeare
Utah Shakespearean Festival
19 Jun-25 Oct
Theater - Comedy
Super Nanny
28 Aug-8 Nov
Dracula VS The Hunchback
26 Sep-1 Nov
Scary Poppins
29 Sep-8 Nov
Theater - Community
Into the Woods
1 Oct-29 Nov
Tuacahn
9 Jun-18 Oct
Pageant
12 Sep-18 Oct
My Fair Lady
19 Sep-4 Oct
Our Desire to Connect
2-11 Oct
Suessical: The Musical
29 Sep-10 Oct
A Slight Discomfort
1-18 Oct
UrineTown
3-11 Oct
Theater - Drama
The Overwhelming
17 Sep-12 Oct
Theater - Musical
Broadway Across America
1 Oct-30 Jun
Suessical The Musical
29 Aug-6 Oct
The Rat Pack
7-12 Oct
Theater - Opera
Utah Symphony/Utah Opera 2008-09 Season
12 Sep-30 May
Visual Arts - Exhibits
Interweave: Innovations in Contemporary Basketry
21 Jun-4 Oct
Figuratively Speaking - Visual Stories by Sue Martin
15 Sep-11 Oct
Sugar House Stroll
3 Oct, 5p-9p
Utah Watercolor Society
19 Sep-7 Nov
Paintings Inspired by Rumi's Poetry
13 Sep-1 Nov
Photography by Drake Buseth
19 Sep-4 Oct
Monday, September 15, 2008
Opening Weekend - Utah Symphony
wonderfully!
They started the concert with the National Anthem, which was especially moving considering the close proximity to Sept 11th.
We thoroughly enjoyed the concert and are looking forward to the rest of the season.
Below is some information from USUO regarding the concert.
Program Notes
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
New World Symphony - Featuring Time for Three
8.01.08 (Friday) | "New World" Symphony concert: 7:30pm @ Deer Valley Resort | after-party: 10-ish pm @ Red Rock, Park City
MUSIC OUTSIDE THE BOX
Time for Three (Tf3): This groundbreaking classically-trained trio will bring the house down at the 2008 Deer Valley® Music Festival, summer home of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera.
Sir Simon Rattle (conductor): "Simply put, they’re a knockout! Three benevolent monsters, monsters of ability and technique surely. But, also conveyers of an infectious joy that I find both touching and moving."
Vivace member Tonya Mortensen: "I'd totally do Tf3 all over again!"
Paul Newman: "To hear these three guys [Time for Three] is to be thankful that music was invented... If I had been able to create a sound like these kids a few years back, I might have thought twice about going into acting!"
Also on the program: the Utah Symphony performs Dvořák's "New World" Symphony (No. 9), most famous for its gorgeous and nostalgic second movement. Leave the suit and tie at home for this hot performance in a cool setting. Bring a picnic.
The after-party: Tf3 and Vivace partied all night long at the 2007 Deer Valley® Music Festival. Here's v2.0 of a luscious cocktail: carousing with Vivace members, Tf3, Music Director Keith Lockhart, and Utah Symphony musicians at Red Rock, Park City following the performance. Enjoy the delicious fare of Red Rock, Park City -- for free -- when you present your Vivace after-party ticket. Cash bar. Red Rock is located at Kimball Junction: 1640 West Redstone Center Dr., Suite 105. Kimball Junction is at the intersection of I-80 and US 224.
Vivace tickets are $20, $12 for students* | web: arttix.org | phone: 801.533.NOTE (6683) | promo code: vivace
usuo.org/vivace | vMail: vivace@usuo.org
Vivace is a funkified bunch of 20, 30, 40 somethings — single/partnered/married — who just happen to get their groove on at Utah Symphony | Utah Opera performances.
*The Vivace student price is not available online. Vivace student and regular prices increase by $5 on day-of-show. You cannot purchase a Vivace after-party ticket separately from the performance ticket. If you are a Classical V, DVMF, or USUO subscriber, and already have tickets to the August 1st performance, call 801.869.9017 for your after-party pass.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Deer Valley Music Festival
Here's all the details -
Saturday Pops
![]() | A Tribute to the Beatles featuring the Utah Symphony July 26 - 7:30 pm |
![]() | Featuring rock and pop music from the Broadway stage. August 2 - 7:30 pm |
![]() | The Empress of Soul takes the stage to close the 2008 festival. August 16 - 7:30 pm |
![]() | Hear the most recognizable four notes in music history - Da-da-da-dum! July 25 - 7:30 pm |
![]() | Time for Three joins the Symphony for a patriotic evening. August 1 - 7:30 pm |
![]() | Two of Utah's favorites on the stage together. August 15 - 7:30 pm |
![]() | Celebrate the music of Gilbert & Sullivan with the Utah Opera. August 8 - 7:30 pm |
![]() | Muir Quartet Powerful and insightful chamber music from a renowned quartet. July 24 - 8:00 pm |
![]() | Come hear what some have dubbed "the future of music." July 31 - 8:00 pm |
![]() | From Bach to Ginastera to the Peanuts theme from Charlie Brown. August 7 - 8:00 pm |
![]() | An evening devoted to the work of Beethoven. July 30 - 8:00 pm |
![]() | Bring your family for an evening of chamber music at the newly constructed Temple Har Shalom. August 6 - 7:00 pm Instrument petting zoo & Mrs. Fields cookies at 6:00 pm |
![]() | Join us for this annual St. Mary's tradition as the orchestra performs Duruflé's Requiem. August 13 - 8:00 pm |
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Summer Fun!
Still plenty of fun events going on this summer! Get out and try something new! And don’t forget – the Deer Valley Music Festival starts on July 19th with the Utah Symphony and Utah Symphony Chorus performing the 1812 Overture - get more information and tickets at http://deervalleymusicfestival.org.
Comedy - Plays
Saturday's Voyeur 2008
4 Jun-10 Aug
Festivals - Music
Salt Lake City International Jazz Festival
11-13 Jul
Red Butte Summer Concert Series
11 Jul-11 Sep
World Folkfest
12-19 Jul
Museums - Arts Exhibits
Monet to Picasso
23 Jun-21 Sep
Face of Utah Sculpture IV
10 Jul-20 Aug, 9a-6p
Theater - Classical & Shakespeare
Utah Shakespearean Festival
19 Jun-25 Oct
Theater - Community
The Curious Savage
5 Jun-19 Jul
Egyptian Theatre Company
27 Jun-2 Aug
Tuacahn
9 Jun-18 Oct
The Dresser
24 Jun-31 Jul
Thoroughly Modern Millie
24 Jun-29 Aug, 8:00 p.m.
Chuck Wagon's Wild West Showdown
24 Jun-30 Aug
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
24 Jun-25 Jul
Footloose
24 Jun-19 Jul
Visual Arts - Exhibits
Print & Photograph Exhibit
6 Jun-25 Jul
Pop Plastiques
6 Jun-26 Jul
MNM Renaiassance
23 Jun-8 Aug
A Personal Look
23 Jun-8 Aug
Zen & the Environment
1 Jul-2 Aug
As always, thanks to Our Community Connection for creating such a great list!
http://www.ourcommunityconnection.com/
Friday, June 27, 2008
Get out and enjoy the arts this summer!
Lots of Great Summer Options! Thank you to www.OurCommunityConnection.com for the great comprehensive list!
Music - Classical
Utah Symphony Concert
1 Jul, 8:00 p.m.
The Wesley Bell Ringers
29 Jun, 7:30p-9p
Theater - Classical & Shakespeare
Utah Shakespearean Festival
19 Jun-25 Oct
Theater - Community
The Curious Savage
5 Jun-19 Jul
Egyptian Theatre Company
27 Jun-2 Aug
Tuacahn
9 Jun-18 Oct
The Dresser
24 Jun-31 Jul
Thoroughly Modern Millie
24 Jun-29 Aug, 8:00 p.m.
Chuck Wagon's Wild West Showdown
24 Jun-30 Aug
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
24 Jun-25 Jul
Footloose
24 Jun-19 Jul
Theater - Musical
The Drowsy Chaperone
25-29 Jun
And of course, don't forget about the Utah Arts Festival this weekend at Library Square! Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company is performing on Sunday Evening at 8pm - come see them!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Weekend Update..
OK – can I just tell you how very cool this site is - http://www.nowplayingutah.com/. It seriously rocks! It’s such an awesome tool for finding out what’s going on….. use it!
Last night we attended Ballet West’s Innovations – what a phenomenal show! http://www.balletwest.org/
Three of the pieces were choreographed by dancers from Ballet West, and these numbers were all spectacular. It also seemed that the dancers really enjoyed performing the numbers, which made it that much more moving for the audience. It was a spectacular show and if you don’t have tickets yet…. Hurry and get some! Only 2 more shows!
I sincerely hope that Ballet West will either bring some of these same pieces to Studio D’s Out of the Box show next season, or have the dancers create some new ones… it would be a great addition to the show with the companies from RDT and RWDC.
And don't forget that this weekend is also the last show of the Utah Symphony season! Get tickets here - http://www.utahsymphony.org/
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Monday, April 7, 2008
UPCOMING EVENTS~
Stefon Harris Sextet at the Grand Theatre, Monday April 7th at 7:30pm. The Grand Theatre is at
Vibraphonist-composer, Stefon Harris, has been called one of the most important young artists in jazz. Prices: $25 - Student discount tickets available
“Annie” at Kingsbury Hall – April 8th-13th Get tickets - http://www.kingsburyhall.org/
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto – Utah Symphony – April 11th and 12th – more info and tickets at - http://www.utahsymphony.org/concert-detail.php?id=63
Brahms Piano Concerto No1 – Utah Symphony – April 18th and 19th – More info and tickets at - http://www.utahsymphony.org/concert-detail.php?id=65
Nine Sinatra Songs – Ballet West – April 18, 19 and 23rd-26th – Info and tickets at - http://balletwest.org/Performances/ninesinatrasongs.html
Rewind with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company – April 24th-26th at
Carmina Burana –
“Annie Get Your Gun” at Hale Center Theater in
Madeline Festival - Check out these awesome concerts at the Cathedral of the Madeline - April 6th- May 25th - http://www.saltlakecathedral.org/festival.php
Join Studio D at Nine Sinatra Songs on the 19th! After party will be at Caffe
Ballet West’s Nine Sinatra Songs
April 19 - 7:30 pm
Capitol Theatre (50 W 200 S - map)
For Tickets: 355-ARTS, (ask for the Studio D price)
Studio D's last bash of the season!
Things are bound to get hot when Ballet West presents the
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Join us for the Vivace Birthday Party!
3.22.08 (Saturday)
concert: 8pm at Abravanel Hall | after-party: 10pm at Abravanel Hall's 1st Tier Room
The performance: Tchaikovsky invites you to “forsake reality and lose oneself in dreams” with his symphonic masterpiece, Symphony No. 4 conducted by JoAnn Falletta. And, what better way to ‘check out’ than with that oddity of oddities, a Percussion Concerto complete with vibraphone, temple blocks, wood blocks, a bowl, gongs, tom-toms, bongos, and yes... cowbell. Scotsman Colin Currie brings Jennifer Higdon’s concerto to life.
The after-party: For Vivace’s 3rd birthday, we’re shaking things up! Party all night long with Vivace peeps, Colin Currie, JoAnn Falletta, and members of the Utah Symphony while enjoying extraordinary -- and free -- culinary delights, non-alcoholic Sparkling Pear Cider, wine, and
champagne in Abravanel Hall’s 1st Tier Room.
Vivace tickets are $30, $15 for students | phone: 801.533.6683 mention Vivace
web: arttix.org | promo code: vivace
Vivace section and price is only guaranteed until Monday, March 17. After March 17, Vivace tickets will be sold on a first come, first sold basis. The Vivace student price is not available online.
utahsymphonyopera.org/vivace | myspace.com/life_funkified | eMail: vivace@utahsymphonyopera.org
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Vivace is a funkified bunch of 20, 30, 40 somethings -- single/ partnered/married -- who just happen to get their groove on at classical concerts and opera.














