| Show Vivace changes stereotype of classical concerts Andrew Marshall Contributing Writer The Sundance Film Festival is over Utah's party-less party abyss has a new answer to boredom Vivace This concert anti party will be taking place before the actual symphony concert and only members of Vivace have admit admit- tance There will be drinks music food and recognized company on Thursday Feb 16 in the Abravanel Hall lobby The objective is to revolutionize the classical going concert-going experience We want to bring new blood into the stodgy classical performance said cofounder cofounder cofounder co founder and Vivace spokesperson Crystal Young Its the first of its kind Were We're altering the standard concert scene The traditional concert scene hasn't hasn't hasn't has has- nt changed in years We want to change it Its It's classical classical Otters tom along with friend Melissa conceived the idea in 2004 After moving to Salt Lake a few years ago decided that the city needed needed needed need need- ed more life Vivace was her answer According to Websters Webster's Dictionary vivace pronounced chay is an Italian word meaning in a lively or vivacious vivacious vivacious viva viva- cious manner The first event occurred in April of 2005 with great success Previous to the theco C co cC m e Mii this s e t J Conductor C n j Scott ONeill O'Neill ONeill O'Neill discussed s the thrill of a live symphony Extra program Vivace Cont on Page 7 Vivace Cont Cant from Page 6 notes were given to Vivace members to enhance the per per- During intermission intermission intermission sion there was mingling drinks and hors d'oeuvres in inthe inthe inthe the first tier lounge Free desserts were provided at the Mikado restaurant after the concert Up to people have been present at Vivace events since its inauguration Following a similar pattern the Vivace group returns Feb 16 calling this particular occasion Vivace Uncorked I What sets this upcoming event apart from its predecessors sors is that the party will take place before the concert instead of after It will take place in the lobby of the concert concert concert con con- cert hall accompanied by live musicians from the Utah Symphony and the Utah Opera Ensemble studio artists The food and drink will be provided by Panache and included in the price of admission This event is ideal for singles singles singles sin sin- married couples and anyone who wants to join in inon inon inon on the fun If youre you're familiar with the concert scene Vivace will break it up for you It'll be something unlike anything youve you've ever been to If youre you're new to the scene it will be accessible for questions to the musicians and you'll have fun said Young Young- Young The student price is 15 Free drinks with admission- admission its it's an unbeatable deal Otters tom said also recommending recommending recommending mending that all attending beat be beat beat at least 21 years old Students can purchase tickets tickets tickets tick tick- ets by calling NOTE and asking about Vivace |
