October 2, 2025
- WIU Symphony Orchestra Concert "Birdsongs of Spring" - Dr. Rich Cangro, conductor
- Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location: COFAC Recital Hall
- Description: This performance is free and open to the public and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel.
PROGRAM
Frühlingsstimmen Walzer, Op. 410 (1885) - Johann Strauss (1825-1899)
On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring (1912) - Frederick Delius (1862-1934)
Estampas Mexicanas (1995) - José Elizondo (b. 1972)
I. Ferial
II. Danza del Pájaro
III. Teotlalli
INTERMISSION
Symphony No. 6, Op. 68 "Pastoral" (1808) - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande ("Awakening of Happy Feelings on Arriving in the Country")
II. Szene am Bach ("Scene by a Brook")
III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute ("Joyful Gathering of the Country Folk")
IV. Gewitter, Sturm ("Thunder, Storm.")
V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm ("Shepherds' Song: Happy and Thankful Feelings After the Storm")
- Related Web Site: WIU ORCHESTRAS
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music
