Utah SymphonyDvorák’s “New World” Symphony – Finishing Touches Rehearsal

Utah Symphony Presents
Dvorák’s “New World” Symphony – Finishing Touches Rehearsal

DATES and TIMES:
Friday, February 19, 2027 | 10:00 AM

VENUE:
Maurice Abravanel Hall
123 W. South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101

SYNOPSIS:
Katharina Wincor, conductor
Francisco Fullana, violin
Utah Symphony

KORNGOLD: Schauspiel Overture
BARBER: Violin Concerto
DVORÁK: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

Start your morning off right with a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage. Finishing Touches gives our audience the opportunity to observe working rehearsals; selections from the program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor.

Imagine Dvorák walking along deep prairies and riverbanks in Iowa, immersed in 19th century Americanism while homesick for his Czech Bohemia. Drawing from folk traditions of a rich and varied American landscape, Dvorák creates his Ninth Symphony, which would eventually be hailed by one critic as “the greatest ever composed in this country.” It’s a work of spiritual melodies and profound nostalgia, and an enduring favorite for 21st century audiences.

Korngold’s Schauspiel Overture opens this lush American-themed program, followed by Francisco Fullana’s performance of Barber’s achingly beautiful Violin Concerto—an introspective contrast to the sweeping grandiosity of Dvorák’s symphony. Often compared to Itzhak Perlman, Fullana is celebrated for his warm, aristocratic, and restorative playing style.

Season Ticket Packages & Group Tickets On Sale: March 25, 2026
Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 3, 2026

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://usuo.org/accessibility.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals ages five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at https://usuo.org/guidelines.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.