UTAH SYMPHONY|UTAH OPERA TAKING PART IN MAKING SENSE OF ALZHEIMER’S MONTH

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Utah Symphony|Utah Opera will once again collaborate with the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in Making Sense of Alzheimer’s Month. This will be the fourth time that the two organizations have teamed up to increase awareness regarding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Utah.

Events are planned throughout May to provide opportunities to stimulate the senses of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. During May, Utah Symphony musicians will volunteer their time to perform at eight local assisted living communities. There will also be free and discounted tickets available for Utah Symphony and Utah Opera performances for care recipients, their families and other care givers.

There will be a pre-concert reception and lecture for physicians prior to the Utah Symphony’s May 4 performance. Attendees will have the opportunity of hearing Dr. Dean M. Hartley, Director of Science Initiatives in the Medical and Scientific Relations Division of the Alzheimer’s Association, speak about the changing face of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Complimentary tickets for events on May 13 and May 24-25 are available to care recipients with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Family members and care givers can attend for 20 percent off standard prices. $10 tickets are available for anyone 30 or younger through USUO’s Upbeat ticket discount program. Ticket prices increase $5 on the day of performance and are subject to availability. Tickets can be reserved by calling 801-869-9046 or in person at the Abravanel Hall box office.

Physicians, Ph.D.s and researchers can register for the May 4 lecture and receive complimentary tickets for themselves and their partners by contacting Sylvia Brunisholz at 801-265-1944 or sbrunisholz@alz.org. Subject to availability.

Below is a calendar of scheduled events.

  • May 4, 7 p.m., First Tier Room, Abravanel Hall: Pre-concert lecture/reception by Dr. Dean M. Hartley for invited physicians and researchers.
  • May 4, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall: Utah Symphony, Jerry Steichen, conductor, “The Music of John Williams.”
  • May 13, 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre: Utah Opera, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.
  • May 24, 10 a.m., Abravanel Hall: Utah Symphony, Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, “Dvorak and Brahms,” Finishing Touches Dress Rehearsal.
  • May 24-25, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall: Utah Symphony, Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, “Dvorak and Brahms.”
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About Edward Reichel

Edward Reichel, author, writer and composer, has been covering the classical music scene in Utah since 1997. For many years he served as the primary music critic for the Deseret News. He has also written for a number of publications, including Chamber Music Magazine, OPERA Magazine, 15 Bytes, Park City Magazine and Salt Lake Magazine. He holds a Ph.D. in composition from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He can be reached at ed.reichel@gmail.com. Reichel Recommends is also on Twitter @ReichelArts.

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