Concerts
Bartòk’s Concerto for Orchestra
Indulge in an unforgettable musical journey as Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis enchants with its ethereal beauty, Piazzolla’s Bandoneon Concerto as it captivates with its passionate rhythms, and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra as it showcases the virtuosity of each section of the orchestra, blending folk influences with modernist complexity with guest bandoneon player, Hector del Curto.
Program:
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
PIAZZOLLA
Bandoneón Concerto “Aconcagua”
I. Allegro marcato
II. Moderato
III. Presto Intermission
BARTOK
Concerto for Orchestra
I. Introduzione
II. Giuoco delle coppie
III. Elegia
IV. Intermezzo interrotto
V. Finale
Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances
Enjoy an evening celebrating the vibrancy of the American spirit and classical mastery, featuring Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man, Hailstork’s dynamic Piano Concerto No. 3, Boyer’s patriotic Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue, and the lush, emotive Symphonic Dances by Rachmaninoff with guest pianist Jeffrey Biegel.
Program:
COPLAND
Fanfare for the Common Man
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK – (Indiana Premiere)
Piano Concerto No. 3
PETER BOYER – (Indiana Premiere)
Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue
– Intermission –
RACHMANINOFF
Symphonic Dances
I. (Non) allegro
II. Andante con moto (Tempo di valse)
III. Lento assai – Allegro vivace – Lento assai. Come prima – Allegro vivace
Liberation: Songs of Harriet Tubman
The Program in Sacred Music at Notre Dame in collaboration with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra is proud to present Liberation: Songs of Harriet Tubman, a symphonic concert featuring South African soprano soloist, Goitsemang Lehobye and conducted by Cynthia Katsarelis. The concert is in Leighton Concert Hall in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on March 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM, with a Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30 that includes civic leader Alfred Guillaume, to discuss Harriet Tubman, her importance to South Bend, a stop on the Underground Railroad, and the installation of her statue in Howard Park and Ms. Mahammad will set the scene with her Harriet Tubman soliloquy.
Program:
Songs of Harriet Tubman by Nkeiru Okoye
Symphony No. 3 in G Minor by Louise Farrenc