Symphony Orchestra, “Pines of Rome” and Honors Concert

Italian composer and violinist Ottorino Respighi was a master of orchestral colors. He was also drawn to the sensual and decadent depictions of ancient Rome as well as ancient Italian music. He masterfully infused his compositions with the excitement, beauty, and grandeur of his beloved Rome.

The concert will feature Pines of Rome, one of Respighi’s most celebrated works, considered a triumphant masterpiece that magnificently depicts the splendor of Rome. The concert will also include MSU College of Music student composition Fanfare for Symphony Orchestra written by Claire Oselador.

Octavio Más-Arocas, conductor.

Congratulations to our Honors Concert Competition winners who will be featured in this program:

Ruoxi Bian, mezzo-soprano; Non, non, non…vous n’avez jamais from Les Hugenots by G. Meyerbeer

Diya Dong, violin; S. Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major

Ethan Smith, composer, Vintage Fantasy

Additional Honors Concert Competition winners performing in other concerts:

Jon-Michael Taylor, trumpet; A. Jolivet’s Concertino for Trumpet, Piano and String Orchestra
April 26, Wharton Center, “Songs of Love and Destiny,” MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs

Runqi Weng, violin; J. Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor
Fall 2025 Symphony Orchestra Concert (date TBA)

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