Portraits of America

Overview

Join the Utah Valley Symphony for an evening celebrating the 250th anniversary of America through three masterworks that reflect the nation’s history, character, and cultural identity. Featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Joanna Kurkowicz, Portraits of America brings together music that captures the imagination, energy, and ideals at the heart of the American experience.

Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait offers a stirring musical portrait of American leadership and ideals, pairing Copland’s iconic orchestral writing with words from Abraham Lincoln. John Corigliano’s The Red Violin tells a sweeping story through richly colored orchestration and brilliant violin writing—a work of passion and virtuosity that showcases Kurkowicz’s extraordinary artistry. George Gershwin’s An American in Paris completes the program with its unmistakable energy, wit, and optimism, capturing the excitement of a changing America.

The program features Gov. Gary Herbert as narrator for Lincoln Portrait on October 22 at the Covey Center for the Arts and President Jon Anderson as narrator on October 23 at the Noorda Center for the Performing Arts. Under the direction of conductor Dr. Cheung Chau, the Utah Valley Symphony and Joanna Kurkowicz invite you to experience an evening of music and storytelling that brings America’s history and character to life.

Concert Extras

Dates and Locations — October 22 @ 7:30 pm at The Covey Center; October 23 @ 7:30pm at The Noorda.

Questions? Contact us at manager@utahvalleysymphony.org. We look forward to celebrating America with you!