Utah Symphony Scheherazade: Finishing Touches Rehearsal

Utah Symphony Presents
Scheherazade: Finishing Touches Rehearsal

DATES and TIMES:
May 17, 2024 | 10 AM

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

SYNOPSIS:
Start your morning off right with brunch bites and 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.

The story of Scheherazade and the tales she weaves over 1,001 nights to placate a wrathful sultan is so captivating that it set off the imaginations of many brilliant minds, including Rimsky-Korsakov and Ravel. Sumptuous melodies and fantastical soundscapes define Rimsky-Korsakov’s beloved orchestral suite, and Utah Opera regular Wendy Bryn Harmer performs Ravel’s lesser-known and lovely song cycle. This dual exploration is beautifully complemented by Lotta Wennäkoski’s Hava, inspired by music’s ability to examine themes from different angles, much like novels.

Season Ticket Packages On Sale: March 16, 2023
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: June 5, 2023
2022-23 Subscriber Presale: July 25, 2023
Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 1, 2023

PROGRAM:
LOTTA WENNÄKOSKI: Hava
RAVEL: Shéhérazade
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

ARTISTS:
Elena Schwarz, conductor
Wendy Bryn Harmer, soprano
Utah Symphony

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://utahsymphony.org/plan-your-visit/abravanel-hall-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 utahsymphony.org.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.