UK Symphony Orchestra presents a world premiere and Mahler’s Fifth Symphony
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 27, 2005) — The University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor John Nardolillo, will present its spring concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, in the Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
The concert opens with the world premiere of “Butterfly Effect” by Greek composer Lina Tonia, conducted by UK D.M.A. candidate Nicoletta Moss.
Following the premiere, UK Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition winner Edgar Querales joins the ensemble to play Erich Korngold’s Violin Concerto. Venezuelan violinist Querales, a master’s student in the UK School of Music, began his musical journey in El Sistema and has performed with major orchestras in Venezuela, Peru and the United States. Korngold’s lush and cinematic concerto, woven from themes of his 1930s Hollywood film scores, remains a favorite among audiences and violinists alike.
The program concludes with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, an epic work that charts an emotional journey from darkness to light, as he confronts his own mortality at the same moment he finds the love of his life.
New this season: Rey M. Longyear Pre-Concert Lecture Series
Arrive early for the inaugural edition of the Rey M. Longyear Pre-Concert Lecture Series, 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall. UK School of Music Ph.D. candidate Jonathan McIntyre will present insights on the evening’s repertoire. Seating for the lecture is reserved; a concert ticket includes access to the lecture.
Tickets
- $20 adults and $10 students (additional online processing fees may apply).
- Free advance tickets for UK students are available exclusively through the SCFA ticket office with a valid UK student ID (limit one per student). Please note that free advance tickets are not available on the day of the show.
For tickets and more information, contact the Singletary Center for the Arts ticket office at 859-257-4929 or visit the website at finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center.
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