WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MUSIC THIS WEEK (FEB. 22-28, 2012)

For your convenience, we’re listing the concerts that are taking place between today and next Tuesday. This will be a new feature on Reichel Recommends: every Wednesday we’ll post the concerts for the following seven days as a reminder of what’s coming up. And don’t forget, if you want a complete monthly listing please mouse over “Concert Previews” and click on “Upcoming Concerts.”

Fauré Piano Quartet (Photo Credit: KASSKARA)

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE CITY, Fauré Piano Quartet, February 22 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $25 general, $5 students with ID, tickets available at the door, general information www.cmsofslc.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Opera Scenes,” selection from favorite operas, February 22-25, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Utah Opera Resident Artists presented by the Ogden Opera Guild, short concert version of Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love,” February 23, 1:30 p.m., Garrison Choral Room, BC 136, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free.

UTAH PREMIERE BRASS, Kirt Saville, music director, February 23, time to be announced, Timpview High School, 3570 Timpview Drive, Provo, www.upb.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Symphonic Band, Kirt Saville, conductor, February 24, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, School of Music Piano Monster Scholarship Concert, February 24, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, $5 general, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, The Bleak Midwinter Wind Orchestra Concert, February 24, Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $5-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

Marc-André Hamelin (Photo Credit: Fran Kaufman)

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Wassermann Festival 2012, Marc-André Hamelin, piano, February 24, The Performance Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $8-$24, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UTAH SYMPHONY, “Simply Sinatra,” with Steve Lippia, Jerry Steichen, conductor, February 24-25, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $27-$85 general, $10 students (tickets are $5 higher when purchased on the day of the performance), 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.

TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Lawrence Green, guitar, Catherine Anne Willey, cello, Helen Berrett, mezzo-soprano, music by Rodrigo, Rimsky-Korsakov, Chabrier, Bizet, Lecuona, Cassado, Feb. 24-25, 7:30 p.m., Timberline Middle School, 500 W. Canyon Crest Rd., Alpine, $10 general, $8 seniors/students, $25 family pass (up to five family members), 801-210-2466, www.thetso.org.

SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, “Cross the Wide Missouri: Music From Appalachia,” Dr. Brady Allred, artistic director and conductor, Utah premier of The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass by Carol Barnett, composer, Marisha Chamberlain, librettist, February 25, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $20 general, $8 students and children, 801-232-7521 or at the door, www.saltlakechoralartists.orgAdditional performance: February 24, 7:30 p.m., Park City Community Church, 4501 North Highway 224, Park City, tickets specially priced at $10.

Craig Jessop

AMERICAN FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA, “Journey to the Stars,” Craig Jessop, artistic director and conductor, February 25, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $5-$18, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY, Family Concert, “Petting Zoo,” bring your youngsters to hear and feel the sounds of the symphony, includes a short concert and an opportunity to try different instruments, February 25, 11 a.m., www.utahvalleysymphony.org/calendar.php

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Symphony Orchestra, February 26, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $5-$6, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UTAH CHAMBER ARTISTS, “Psalms & Symphonies,” Winter Concert, Barlow Bradford, conductor, February 27, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $17.50 general, $12 students, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org.

WASATCH CHORALE AND THE UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, Mozart’s Requiem, February 27, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall, Covey Center, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $10 general, $8 students/seniors, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Flute Choir, the Runnin’ FLUTES ensemble presents its spring concert, February 27, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, David Gardner hall, free.

AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY, February 27, 7:30 p.m., American Fork Junior High (New) Auditorium, 1120 N. 20 West, American Fork, $5 general $15 family, at the door, www.americanforksymphony.org.

UTAH CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY presents David Russell, guitar, in recital, February 28, 8 p.m., Salt Lake Recital Hall, 320 E. 200 South, $25, www.ucgs.org/tickets.html.

Norman Krieger

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Norman Krieger, guest pianist, February 28, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Jazz Combos, student ensembles, Kevin Johansen, David Holliday, Denson Angulo, Marco Blackmore and Steve Lyman, coaches, February 28, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, $7 general, $3 students Arts Pass, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Jazz Ensemble, February 28, 7:30 p.m., Ballroom, Shepherd Union Building, $5-$6, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

 

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