With Guest Tiffany Blake, Soprano

The University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Wes Kenney, plays two dance inspired works: Edvard Grieg’s Symphonic Dances and Igor Stravinsky’s iconic Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring). Stravinsky’s ballet score is famous for the riot that ensued at the premiere. The work for a gigantic orchestra – including woodwinds in five, eight horns, and a huge battery of percussion – is as much fun to watch as it is to hear. In between the two, CSU faculty artist Tiffany Blake performs the beautiful Four Last Songs of Richard Strauss to round out the program. “In many ways, the program could be called beauty (the Strauss songs) and the beast (the Stravinsky). You will be mesmerized by the lovely essence of the Strauss and blown away by the performance of the Rite. . . a first ever for CSU,” explained the enthusiastic Maestro. CSU System Passport eligible.