After they quarreled, Beethoven changed the name and dedication of the piece to Rodolphe Kreutzer, one of the most famous violinists of his time. The performance will also feature the work of another virtuoso violinist of African descent, George Bridgetower, who collaborated with Ludwig van Beethoven in composing, premiering, and touring the “Sonata Mulattica” Op. Conductor Mark Russell Smith will lead the orchestra in a performance of the overture to Joseph Bologne’s only surviving opera, L’Amant Anonyme. University Symphony Orchestra will showcase a program on Friday, October 22 at 7:30 pm. Bach’s Fantasia in G Minor, BWV 572, adapted for band by Goldman/Leist and Gustav Holst’s masterwork the First Suite in E-flat for Military Band, Op. Lastly, to celebrate playing together in a full concert band, we will perform J.S. Gratitude toward our University students is beyond measure. 1, the percussion section through David Gillingham’s Concertino for Four Percussion & Wind Ensemble, and the woodwind section through the Percy Grainger set including Shepherd’s Hey and Molly on the Shore. Additional compositions were selected to showcase our talented students in larger sections, such as: the brass section through Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. Although this piece was originally created as a dedication to victims of the 2011 Alabama tornado, the composer states: “This piece attempts to capture the true essence of pain and loss.” This was intentionally selected to encourage performers and audience members to contemplate what has been lost for so many as we all move forward in our lives. The opening piece is Here We Rest, composed by Anthony Barfield. “The University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble performance on Octois titled ‘Reflection and Gratitude’. Threinen shared her thoughts about the upcoming performance on Friday, October 1 at 7:30 PM. University Wind Ensemble director Emily Threinen has prepared a program for the University Wind Ensemble focused on reflection and gratitude.

The month concludes with a special family-friendly Halloween-themed performance from the Maroon Campus Band and University Band on Monday, October 25 at 6:30 PM. Following that, there will be several performances in October from student ensemble groups including the Jazz Ensembles, University Symphony Orchestra, and campus instrumental ensembles. Our 2021-2022 season will kick off with the University Wind Ensemble’s first performance of the year on Friday, October 1 at 7:30 PM. The University of Minnesota School of Music announces the return of audiences for student performances in Ted Mann Concert Hall.

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