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Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances

Violists perform with the UMSO.

Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances

College of Arts and Humanities | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Saturday, December 11, 2021 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall or Livestream on Vimeo

UMD Symphony Orchestra
David Neely, conductor

Join us in-person at The Clarice or watch the livestream from the comfort of your own home.

The concert will open with prolific 19th century German composer Emilie Mayer’s melodically lush Symphony No. 7 in F minor. Then, take a musical stroll through Harlem, New York, and experience the vibrant energy of African American cultural touchstones in Carlos Simon’s The Block. The movements are inspired by the Romare Bearden paintings by the same name. Then, journey back in time to Russia with Alexander Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” from the opera Prince Igor.

Purchase in-person tickets here.

Purchase livestream tickets here.

Program:
Emilie Mayer: Symphony No. 7 in F minor
Carlos Simon: The Block
Alexander Borodin: “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor

About the UMD Symphony Orchestra (UMSO):
Through its committed and polished performances under the baton of David Neely, UMSO is dedicated to the power of musical communication. In its repertoire, the orchestra explores the intersection between traditional symphonic masterworks and marginalized works from various eras, with many programs featuring composers of diverse backgrounds.

Health & Safety for In-Person Attendance
There may be COVID-19 safety policies in place, such as mask requirements, when you attend this event. Please see The Clarice's health & safety page for the most up-to-date information about attendance.

Photo Credit: David Andrews

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UMD Symphony Orchestra
David Neely, conductor

Join us in-person at The Clarice or watch the livestream from the comfort of your own home.

The concert will open with prolific 19th century German composer Emilie Mayer’s melodically lush Symphony No. 7 in F minor. Then, take a musical stroll through Harlem, New York, and experience the vibrant energy of African American cultural touchstones in Carlos Simon’s The Block. The movements are inspired by the Romare Bearden paintings by the same name. Then, journey back in time to Russia with Alexander Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” from the opera Prince Igor.

Purchase in-person tickets here.

Purchase livestream tickets here.

Program:
Emilie Mayer: Symphony No. 7 in F minor
Carlos Simon: The Block
Alexander Borodin: “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor

About the UMD Symphony Orchestra (UMSO):
Through its committed and polished performances under the baton of David Neely, UMSO is dedicated to the power of musical communication. In its repertoire, the orchestra explores the intersection between traditional symphonic masterworks and marginalized works from various eras, with many programs featuring composers of diverse backgrounds.

Health & Safety for In-Person Attendance
There may be COVID-19 safety policies in place, such as mask requirements, when you attend this event. Please see The Clarice's health & safety page for the most up-to-date information about attendance.

Photo Credit: David Andrews

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