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.

Octavio Más-Arocas, conductor.

Congratulations to our Honors Concert Competition finalists 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

Jon-Michael Taylor, trumpet; A. Jolivet’s Concertino for Trumpet, Piano and String Orchestra

Runqi Weng, violin; J. Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor

The concert will also highlight a Fanfare selection composed by an MSU College of Music student.