Experience the powerful journey from darkness to light by two Nordic composers who were touched by the warmth of the Mediterranean. Danish composer Carl Nielsen depicts the movement of the sun in his Helios Overture, while Jean Sibelius lets his Second Symphony move from darkness to triumph, rendering it a symbol of Finland’s fight for independence. Micah Wilkinson solos in the powerhouse Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto.

Sibelius’ Second Symphony

Canyon High School

Titanic in scope and size (70+ musicians on stage!) Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D major ‘Titan’ will take you on a symphonic journey from the opening sounds of nature awakening to the clashing, turbulent, epic finale. Micah Wilkinson, principal trumpet of the Pittsburgh Symphony makes his WSO debut performing Aleksandr Arutiunian’s Armenian-inspired Trumpet Concerto.

Mahler's Titan

The Palace Theatre

The WSO Academy of Music invites you to sit in the audience for a FREE masterclass with Micah Wilkinson, principal trumpet of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a world-class musician!  All are welcome to join in the audience.

Micah Wilkinson

Events

Past events

Nov 3, 2024

Sibelius’ Second Symphony · Mid-Texas Symphony

Mar 9, 2024

Mahler's Titan · Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra

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