WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN MUSIC (FEB. 11-17, 2015)

(Be sure to visit our monthly concert calendar by clicking on “Events Calendar.”)

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, “Sing!,” February 11, 7:30 p.m., The Performance Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $8-$10 general, USU students free with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE CITY, Meccorre Quartet, the program will feature, Mozart’s Quartet in D major, K. 575, Szymanowski’s Quartet No. 1, and Tchaikovsky’s Quartet No. 1 in D major, February 11, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $30 general, $10 students with ID, tickets available at the door, www.cmsofslc.org. There will be a pre-concert lecture presented by Susan  Goodfellow, 6:45 p.m., room 270, Libby Gardner Concert Hall, Note: The Meccorre Quartet will be conducting a master class workshop, February 11, 12 :30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., room 270, Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Philharmonic, Kory Katseanes, conductor, “An Evening of Concertos,” February 11, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10-$15 general ($4-$5 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

OGDEN SYMPHONY BALLET ASSOCIATION, Utah Symphony, Entertainment Series, “The Streisand Songbook,” Jerry Steichen, conductor, Ann Hampton Callaway, vocalist, February 12, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $26-$44 general, for more information and tickets, www.symphonyballet.org.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Fry Street Quartet (Robert Waters and Rebecca McFaul, violins, Bradley Ottesen, viola, Anne Francis Bayless, cello), music includes Haydn’s String Quartet, op. 76, no. 2, the world premiere of Libby Larsen’s string quartet, and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet, op. 44, no. 1, February 12, 7:30 p.m., $ 15 general, The Performance Hall, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Jazz Voices and Jazz Ensemble, “Love is in the Air,” Allen M. Matthews and Mark Ammons, directors, February 12, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Kingsbury Presents, Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz, by Langston Hughes, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Ron McCurdy Quartet, the powerful music and spoken word performance evokes a pivotal moment in our cultural history, February 12, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, $19.50-$49.50 general, $5 U. students with ID, $10 non-U. students with ID, 10 percent off for U. staff, faculty, Alumni Association members with ID or membership card, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.utah.edu.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY,  Spring Choral Showcase, Women’s Choir, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir and Men’s Choir, Cherilyn Worthen and Reed Criddle, conductors, the concert celebrates the coming of spring, February 12, 7:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 E. 500 North, Orem,  $10 general, $5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, tickets purchased online will be available near the entrance of the church beginning at 6 p.m. on the day of the concert  www.uvu.edu/arts.

EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Monika Jalili Quartet, Persian songs of love and hope, February 12, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, free.

GINA BACHAUER, Michael Gurt, piano, 1982 Bachauer Gold Medalist, February 13, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20 general, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY CULTURAL AFFAIRS, “On Ensemble,” with Japanese drums at the foundation of its world fusion mix, On Ensemble takes the ancient instruments of taiko into new realms, infusing the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronica, February 13, 7:30 p.m., Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden, $20 general, $15 students, 801-626-7000, www.wsuculturalaffairs.org or www.weberstatetickets.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BRAVO! Series, Nathan Gunn, baritone, and Julie Gunn, piano, in a recital of classical and beloved art songs, February 13, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $40 general ($10 off with BYU or student ID, $3 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Winterfest,” presents, Theatre Ballet, February 13, 7:30 p.m., LDS Conference Center Theatre, $10 general, 801-570-0080 or 866-537-8457, tickets.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Entertainment Series, “The Streisand Songbook,” Jerry Steichen, conductor, Ann Hampton Callaway, vocalist, February 13-14, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $10-$85 (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website or contact box office for information regarding student tickets, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org, for further ticket information please call 801-533-6683, www.utahsymphony.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, “La Cenerentola,” by Gioachino Rossini, Lyric Opera Ensemble with Paradigm Orchestra, Robert Breault, director, Joel Rosenberg, conductor, February 13-14, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, free for U. students, at the door.

UTAH LYRIC OPERA, “The Barber of Seville,” by Gioachino Rossini, Nicolas Giusti, conductor, Elizabeth Hansen, director, Christopher Clayton, baritone, Demaree Brown, mezzo-soprano, Tyler Nelson, tenor, Leon Turner, bass, February 13-14, 7:30 p.m., Main Performance Hall, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $12-$25, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Caleb Chapman and the Voodoo Orchestra, February 14, 7 p.m., Viridian Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, free.

SALT LAKE SYMPHONY, “Vienna Ball,” annual  fundraiser, featuring food, dancing, silent auction and live performances by the Salt Lake Symphony, Mark Chaney Jazz Trio, BYU Ballroom Dance Team, with Steven Kapp Perry as the evening’s emcee, February 14, 8 p.m., Olpin Union Ballroom, University of Utah, $60 general, $85 reserved seats close to the dance floor, $1,000 corporate reserved table (eight people) next to the dance floor,  800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com, www.saltlakesymphony.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Winterfest,” presents Living Legends, dancing, music and costumes celebrating the Latin American, Native American and Polynesian cultures, February 14, 7:30 p.m., LDS Conference Center Theatre, $10 general, 801-570-0080 or 866-537-8457, tickets.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY,  “Valentine’s Day at the Rainbow Room,” swing back in time to the Big Band era and dance the night away with your sweetheart, special appearance by the UVU Ballroom Dance Team, February 14, 6:30 p.m., Sorensen Center Grand Ballroom, $20 dessert and dancing, $30 dinner and dancing, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, tickets purchased online will be available near the entrance of the Sorensen Grand Ballroom, beginning at 5 p.m. on the day of the concert, www.uvu.edu/arts.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCS, “A Valentine’s Day Bouquet,” classical and popular love songs featuring a violinist and a variety of singers,  February 14, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Guest Artist Recital, Keith Kirchoff, piano with electronics, February 17, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall in David Gardner Hall, free.

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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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