Utah Symphony Utah Symphony’s Pictures at an Exhibition

Utah Symphony Presents
Pictures at an Exhibition

DATES and TIMES:
November 15-16, 2024| 7:30 PM

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

SYNOPSIS:
Hans Graf, conductor
Utah Symphony

RAVEL: Une Barque sur l’océan (A Ship on the Ocean)
RAVEL: Alborada del gracioso (Morning Song of the Jester)
RAVEL: Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose)
MUSSORGSKY (arr. Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition

Step into a gallery of musical mastery as we perform Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s piano suite Pictures at an Exhibition. Composed in the wake of the loss of Mussorgsky’s dear friend—architect and artist Viktor Hartmann—this timeless work captures the essence of each of Hartmann’s sketches and paintings, and Mussorgsky’s remembrance of his friend, with breathtaking clarity and depth.

The first half of the program also displays Ravel’s unique ability to transform piano works into lush orchestral masterpieces, with the mesmerizing Une Barque sur l’océan (A Ship on the Ocean) and lively Alborada del gracioso (Morning Song of the Jester) from his suite Miroirs (Mirrors), followed by the whimsical charm of the fairytale suite Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose).

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.