Conductor

Let us serenade you with the melodies of Strauss’ Serenade, a short and sweet tribute to romance directly influenced by the composer’s grand predecessor, Mozart. The ode to lyricism continues with Holst’s Lyric Movement performed by Principal Viola Brant Bayless, who captures the depth and freedom of the piece. In a showcase of his instrumental prowess, Bayless follows with Hindemith’s Kammermusik No. 5—the viola pitted in a melancholy monologue against the rich, dark timbres of the wind instruments. Finally, descend into Schoenberg’s achingly beautiful Transfigured Night, directly inspired by Richard Dehmel’s poem. This story tells of heartbreak and redemption as a woman confesses to her new partner that she is carrying another man’s child, yet he responds that their love will shape this child into one who is theirs. They embrace and continue their walk with a new transfigured perspective on life under the light of the moon and stars.

Schoenberg's Transfigured Night

Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Experience a soundtrack to summer when you join the Utah Symphony under the stars for an evening of classical and pops favorites. This laid-back outdoor concert features the elegant grandeur of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” selections from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, and the passionate melodies of Bizet’s Carmen.

Utah Symphony at the Gallivan Center

Gallivan Center

Experience a soundtrack to summer when you join the Utah Symphony under the stars for an evening of some of the greatest hits from classical music and film—with spirited works celebrating the USA, Latin America, and themes of exploration and adventure. This laid-back outdoor concert features movie music by John Williams, marches by John Philip Sousa, fiery rhythms of Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, passionate melodies from Bizet’s Carmen, music from West Side Story, and much more.

Utah Symphony At The Utah Cultural Celebration Center

Utah Cultural Celebration Center

We have LIFT OFF! In collaboration with The Clark Planetarium, the symphony sends you and your little ones on an outer-space adventure! Watch the fantastic story of an imaginative child and an up-for-anything babysitter who travel the solar system in their state-of-the-art rocket ship (made of cardboard!). Their journey through the cosmos features the planetarium’s mesmerizing graphics and footage, and is brought to life with space-themed music from Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Holst’s The Planets, and more.

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An Outer Space Adventure!

Salt Palace Convention Center

Are you a Dancing Queen?! Sing and dance along as the symphony is joined by the ABBA show-band that’s celebrated by millions worldwide as the very best there is. With powerhouse singers, vibrant costumes, and infectious energy, Direct from Sweden delivers hit after hit—”Mamma Mia,” “Chiquitita,” “Waterloo,” “Money Money Money,” “Knowing Me Knowing You,” and who could forget, “Dancing Queen!”

Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

For nearly nine decades, kids have discovered the symphony orchestra through Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf—the tale of a young boy who captures a menacing wolf with the help of his animal friends! As the charming story is narrated, the music vividly illustrates the adventure with different instruments representing each character—from the chirping bird played by the flute, to the grumbling grandfather depicted by the bassoon, to Peter’s own heroic melody singing out in the strings.

Matthew Straw

Conductor

Events

Past events

Jul 24, 2024

Schoenberg's Transfigured Night · Utah Symphony

Jul 1, 2024

Utah Symphony at the Gallivan Center · Utah Symphony

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) by Dvořák

Utah Symphony

Conductor in Serenade for Winds by Strauss

Utah Symphony

Conductor in Verklärte Nacht by Schönberg

Utah Symphony

Conductor in Carmen by Bizet

Utah Symphony

Conductor in The Sound of Music by Rodgers

Utah Symphony

Conductor in Lyric Movement by Holst

Utah Symphony

Conductor in Kammermusik No. 5 by Hindemith

Utah Symphony

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