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Show Utah. Symphony to Perform Works of Beethoven, Mozart and Dvorak symphonies around the -- world and he frequently conducted opera and ballet at the Spoleto Summer Festivals in Italy. Currently, he is music director of the Pasadena Symphony and is also chief conductor of the West Australia Symphony in Perth. Mester is the recipient of the Naum-bur- g Award for excellence, competence and elegance in his performances. Equally at home in the classical and modem music, in symphonic music and in opera, Mesters interpretations have been described by prominent music critics as marked by a rhapsodic sense of color combined with a precision of technical Pianist John Browning will perform Mozarts "Piano Concerto No. 17 for the Utah Symphony, Feb. 8 and 9. by Calvin L. Harrington Forum staff writer The Utah Symphony will present its Classical Series (Sapphire) on Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. in Symphony Hall. Under the baton of guest conductor Jorge Mester, the Utah Symphony will perform Leonore Overture No. 3by Ludwig Van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Symphony No. 9 (New World) by Anton Dvorak. Guest pianist, John Browning will join the symphony for the Mozart composition. Jorge Mester was born in Mexico City (of Hungarian parents). He studied conducting at the Julliard School of Music in New York City with Jean Morel and attended conducting classes with Leonard Bernstein in Tanglewood, New Jersey. He was music director of the Aspen Music Festival for 20 consecutive years (and is now conductor laureate). Mester has guest conducted with the top orchestras and detail. Mesters permanent home is in Switzerland, where he resides with his wife and daughter. John Browning was born in Denver. He made his professional debut at the age of 10 as a wunderkind (child prodigy). He later studied in Los Angeles and N e w York. Browning attracted international attention in the 60s as piano soloist in the world premiere of Samuel Barbers Piano Concerto (which he played with the Boston Symphony at Lincoln Center, New York City). From then on he established himself as a virtuoso of a superior caliber. He has d concerts in the given United States, the Soviet Union, Japan, South America and Africa. Beethovens Leonore Overture No. 3 has often been hailed as the most critically-acclaime- magnificent overture in orchestral literature. Written as one of the overtures to his opera, Fidelio, the composition reveals Beethovens philosophy of life through his music. All that Beethoven had achieved through his musical philosophy in his Fifth and Ninth Symphonies, he managed to compact in this overture. In this work an audience can witness darkness turning to light with humanity triumphing over hate and oppression. This composition is one of the rare instances when the overture parallels the main work. It embodies within itself all the dramatic conflicts of the play so fittingly that Richard Wagner called it a music-dram- a in itself. Mozart is called the father of the modem concerto and the one on the Utah Symphony programme is considered to be the quintessential example of this genre. This piano concerto has been described as ethereal, melancholy, and emotionally searching. It exacts an unusual musical intelligence from its performers and demands delicate sensibility and subtle understanding, in addition to technical skill. Albert Einstein sai d it had hidden laughter, hidden sadness. Historians say Mozart had a pet bird who could whistle all of the first five melodies of the finale (except for one). Dvoraks New World Symphony is his most celebrated work. Very few great musical works of permanent value receive instant and widespread popularity. The New World Symphony is one that was immediately accepted and eventually appreciated even by the public at large. Nevertheless, some controversy came along with the popularity because some of Dvoraks melodies in this work were influenced by the songs of the American Indian (Native Americans) and the plantation songs of Actually, he never copied any specific song or exact melody from either group; he created his own melodies, modeled after the songs of these two ethnic groups. His genius lies in the fact that they sound so authentic that people who dont know the history ofthis work cant tell the difference. The storm of controversy that raged in musical circles following the first presentation of this symphony seem rather silly today and have almost been forgotten. Today, people whove never been to a symphony concert in their lives recognize melodies from this work (they might not know that they are excerpts from a classical work, but theyve certainly heard them Afro-American- s. before). Tickets for the Utah Symphony performances may be purchased at the box office located at 123 West South Temple. Box office hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 through Saturday and one hour prior to performances. Prices range from $10 to $29. Student tickets are available for $5 (with ID). For more information, call p.m.-Monda- 533-NO- TE. y Whats Up? Whats Going On? Whats Happening? February 6 - NBA Basketball: Utah Jazz vs Phoenix, Salt Palace, 7:30 p.m., For more $8-$37.5- 0. info, call 355-DUN- K. February 8 - Women's Basketball: University of Utah vs San Diego State University, Huntsman Center, 7:30 p.m. Adults $3students $2. For more info, call 581-7161. Free night skiing at Park City. All faculty, students and staff. Coupons available in Campus Life Office. Shaw Center 107, Ext. 134. February 8 & 9 - Utah Symphony classical series: Sapphire. Jorge Mester, guest conductor, John Browning, piano. Symphony Hall, 8 p.m. Japanese Film: "Kagamusha" in Converse Hall Media room, 7- -9 p.m. $2. February 9 - Antique Fair, Salt Palace Center. For more info, call 532-34- 01. February 14 - Valentines Day! IHL Hockey: Salt Lake Golden Eagles vs Kansas City, Salt Palace, 7 p.m., 1 adults$6 children 12 & under and senior citizens 62 & over. For more info, call 521-61$9-$1- 20. Phillip Scott Bryan, Coffeehouse Syme Lounge, 6 p.m. February 15 - I, Deadline for making up incomplete grades. Deadline to apply for May graduation. Basketball: Salt Lake Community College vs Utah Valley Community College, Former South High School, Women 5:30 p.m.Men 7:30 p.m. For more info, call 967-45- 26. February 17 - Westminster Chamber Players at Nunemaker Place, 3:00 p.m. Westminster Photography Instructors Work on Display at Finch Lane Gallery by Christopher E. Madding Forum photo editor David Baddley, nationally known for his work in photography as well as photo instructor at Westminster College, Salt Lake Art Center and Weber State College, currently has a photography exhibit and work on display at Finch Lane site-specif- ic Gallery. Baddles current exhibition is a step away from the clear, visual image into one of dreaminess and unsure reality. Not a separate reality, but more of an emotional component of reality. Photography is a representational art form, and I dont do representatdonalism, said Baddley. He said his photos are about a way of seeing; they are actual, not representations of other things. When Baddley was asked what the theme was behind his show he said, To tie up loose ends. These are photos I really like and have been working on for some years. They have never been displayed as a show before, as a body of work. . Some of the photos are on display as groups, while others stand alone as an individual photo. One of the group works is titled,Christmas Lights, Temple Square Vicinity. These photos do not generalize on the entire display or certain groups within the display. They are centered on the lights themselves, showing an image society as a whole, looks beyond. Baddley adds his own magical touch and a new light to an old subject. Another group display is the Fiery Furnace. I was personally taken by this work immediately because of the time I have spent in Arches National Park. Although this group is distant from the rest of the display Some really highly as composed work, Baddley put it it still captures his artistic creativeness and genius. Baddley explained that he went to Moab one weekend, let go and just made pictures. It was the first time in a couple' of years I had been able to just let go. He did the shot on two rolls of film in about a half hour. After many attempts, he was able to bring the feeling of the Fiery Furnace to image on paper. Some other photos that may be considered a series but Baddley decided to arrange separately, center on television These displays seem very imagery. and at the same time, very traditional, contemporary. Baddley invaded the image of the television screen with his own body. I was playing with vicarious imagery and real imagery, he said, by changing the image with my body it calls out the reality of the image. I was especially drawn , to photos numbered 38 and 44. Both photos contain a haunting, dark, feeling of movement as well as the dreamy feeling and emotional component of reality. A separate part of Baddles show is the work, which is more actual then any other work on display. His other work consists of images, while this display is present. This work represents the cultural dividing of property and deals with the Continued on Page 7 Column 2 site-specif- ic February 18 - Presidents Day, college closed. February 19 - Academic Monday: Monday classes meet; no other classes held. February 22 - Utah Symphony Finishing Touches Series. Kirk Muspratt, conductor, Shelley Showers, French horn. Symphony Hall, 1 1 a.m. February 25-Mar- 1 - ch Winter Break. March 6 - Jill Holly, Coffeehouse II. Nunemaker Place from 7-- 9 p.m. March 8 & 9 - Movie: "Ghost" in Converse Media room, 7 p.m. March 1 Alumni Phonathon at Carleson Conference Center (evenings). 1-- 14 March 17 - ASWC St. Patricks Day Babysitting. March 18-2- 1 - Alumni Phonathon at Carleson Conference Center (evenings). List compiled by Sabila Khaderi and Laurie Weed Forum Page 5 |