UKSO presents Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 and Baber's "Frankenstein"
University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
John Nardolillo, conductor
Sean Radermacher, DMA'23, conductor
Merih Erdem Ozden, DMA'23, conductor
October 29th, 2021 | 7:30 PM | SCFA Concert Hall
PROGRAM:
John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Ahmed Adnan Saygun: Ayin Raksi (Kentucky premiere)
Joseph Baber: Suite from Frankenstein
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
Join the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra on October 29th for a performance of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, one of the great orchestral masterpieces of the 20th century, conducted by John Nardolillo.
John Nardolillo will also lead the orchestra in the "Suite from Frankenstein," by University of Kentucky Professor Emeritus Joseph Baber, who retires this year after more than fifty years on the faculty in the School of Music.
Assistant Conductor Merih Erdem Özden will lead the UKSO in the Kentucky premiere of Turkish composer Ahmed Adnan Saygun’s 1975 composition “Ayin Raksi” (Ritual Dance), a tone poem of Turkish melodies and dance rhythms.
The program will open with a performance of the John Adams classic of American minimalism, “Short Ride in a Fast Machine,” led by Assistant Conductor Sean Radermacher.
Reserved Seating.
Children age 6 and older are welcome to attend UKSO concerts. UK Symphony Orchestra evening concerts are not appropriate for children under age 6 in an interest in maintaining a quiet and contemplative listening environment. Children who are not able to sit quietly through the performance may be asked to leave the concert hall. Children of all ages are welcome to attend UKSO school concerts.
Free Advance tickets for UK Students available exclusively through the SCFA Ticket Office, UK Student ID required - limit 1 per student. Free Advance tickets not available on day of show.
All audience members are required to wear a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth while attending this performance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your cooperation.