Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
Oceans of Time: Orchestral Evolutions
PROGRAM:
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
- Aldo López-Gavilán – Oceans to Cross
Lara Downes, piano - Antonín Dvořák – Symphony No. 8
DATE: Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
ABOUT:
SoNA launches its 2024/25 season with an engrossing westward journey from classical music’s European birthplace all the way to the multicultural mecca of the Americas. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, one of the most beloved pieces in the entire orchestral repertoire, highlights the soloistic contributions of SoNA’s individual string players. The orchestra then plays the world premiere of Aldo Lopez-Gavilan’s magnificent Oceans to Cross, featuring the extraordinary virtuosity of nationally acclaimed pianist Lara Downes. And after intermission, SoNA musicians perform Dvorak’s ever-popular Symphony No. 8 – the Czech composer lived in the U.S. for three years in the 1890’s and is in many ways responsible for discovering and labeling many of the folk music elements that eventually combined to become the “American Style.” Don’t miss what is sure to be an electric season opener!