MSU large ensemble finale concerts

As Michigan State University wraps up its school year, the College of Music’s large ensembles are preparing for their final concerts of the season at the Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall.

Tonight (April 26), in its “Viva la Musica!” show, the Concert Orchestra will perform “Shine,” by Evan Williams; “Symphony No. 1,” by Vasily Kalinnikov; “Nocturne,” by Zhou Tian, “Libertadores,” by Oscar Navarro; “Concert Piece No. 2,” by Vasiliy Brandt, featuring Concerto Competition winner Mark Davis; and “Love Letter,” a reflection on the tragic Feb. 13 shooting that won the Jere Hutcheson Composition Competition, by Arthur Wang.

Tomorrow evening (April 27), the Wind Symphony will perform guest composer Adam Schoenberg’s “Losing Earth” and Aaron Copeland’s “Appalachian Spring,” with solo performances by MSU percussionist Jon Weber.  

Finally, Saturday evening (April 29), the MSU Symphony Orchestra, Choral Union, State Singers and University Chorale will perform works by Bach, Ravel, Mozart and Brahms in its “A Celebration of Legacies” show. David Rayl, director of choral programs, will give his last conducting performance for the school.

Tickets for each concert are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 60 and older) and free for students and children under 18. They can be purchased at the door, at music.msu.edu or by calling 517-353-5340.