Middle and High School Youth Concerts

Feb. 14, 2012, 10:15 a.m.
Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Danail Rachev - Music Director
• William Hulings - Narrator
• Dance West - Dancers

• Tchaikovsky - Waltz from Swan Lake
• Khachaturian - Sabre Dance
• Copland - Hoedown from Rodeo

The Eugene Symphony’s 2011-2012 Middle and High School Youth Concerts, entitled Music on the Move, will explore the different dances which have had a profound impact on symphonic music. Local dancers will join the Symphony for this program. Students will not only learn about the musical depictions of the dances, but will also see them come to life through the dancers on stage. Additionally, onstage commentary provided by William Hulings will teach students about the countries where the music and dance originated. Pieces on the program include Copland’s Hoe Down from Rodeo, Khachaturian’s Sabre Dance from Gayane, and Piazzolla’s Libertango, among others.

This concert is open to middle and high school students and teachers. Two sessions will be held on February 14, 2012: 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Each performance lasts 45 minutes. For registration information, please call 541-687-9487 ext. 116.

Free Trumpet Master Class

Feb. 14, 2012, 4 p.m.
The Studio, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Andrew Balio - Trumpet

Eugene Symphony guest artist, Andrew Balio, will conduct a free master class Tuesday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Balio, who is appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Haydn's Trumpet Concerto, will coach Eugene-area students who will perform prepared solo pieces. Part of the Laura Avery Visiting Masters program.

Free Pre-Concert Lecture with Danail Rachev and Andrew Balio

Feb. 15, 2012, noon
The Studio, Hult Center for the Performing Arts

• Danail Rachev - Music Director
• Andrew Balio - Trumpet

Eugene Symphony Music Director Danail Rachev and trumpeter Andrew Balio lead a discussion about the symphony's February Tchaikovsky's Pathetique performance. Come join us for an hour of historical insights and musical examples of pieces on February's performance. Presented by the Eugene Symphony Guild.