BEETHOVEN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO, MESSIAEN & RAVEL

We move with Messiaen from earthbound glories to the mysteries of the sky above, as seen from the red rock cathedrals of Southern Utah. Ravel’s breathtaking ballet score Daphnis et Chloé was considered by Stravinsky to be not only his finest work, “but also one of the most beautiful products of all French music.” It might be common today, but Beethoven’s daring and “unplayable” concerto was written about 50 years too early for the violinists of his time. Beethoven’s masterpiece might have languished even longer if not for the efforts of a 14-year-old virtuoso named Joseph Joachim, who performed it in 1844 under the baton of Felix Mendelssohn.

PROGRAM:
BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto
MESSIAEN: “The Resurrected and the Song of the Star Aldebaran” from Des canyons aux étoiles
MESSIAEN: “Zion Park and the Celestial City” from Des canyons aux étoiles
RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2

Health and Safety Notice: Beginning April 1st, the Utah Symphony will no longer require proof of vaccination, negative Covid-19 tests, or face coverings at our performances.

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.