Step into a world of enchantment in this special collaboration between the ASU Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Music Theatre and Opera.

The evening begins with Debussy’s “Fêtes” (Festivals) from Nocturnes, a vibrant celebration of color and movement, followed by his iconic “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune” (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun), a dreamlike reverie inspired by myth and nature. Poulenc’s playful “Les animaux modèles” (Model Animals) brings a cast of characterful creatures to life in a witty and elegant orchestral suite.

The Interdisciplinary Arts & Performance (IAP) program is proud to present HOUSE OF CARDS, or Chiang Kai-shek, a meditation on the fallibility of memory, the power of a human mind to tell itself stories, the fragility of the human endeavor, and the persistent and undeniability of the world in all its impossibility. New York theatre artist Will Bond speaks a kaleidoscopic performance text of playwright and historian Charles Lee, Jr. ASU interdisciplinary arts professor Marianne M.

From the elegance of Classical form to the vivid reinvention of 20th-century sound, this concert traverses centuries of symphonic color and craft. The ASU Symphony Orchestra opens with Carl Reinecke's lyrical "Flute Concerto," featuring ASU's Mikaela Hannon (DMA, '24). Haydn's final symphony and Hindemith's "Symphonic Metamorphosis" round out the evening with wit, brilliance and rhythmic fire.

Jazz combos are the core of the ASU Jazz Studies program. These exciting small jazz groups allow students to showcase their improvisational skills in a variety of styles including bebop, fusion and avant-garde, while offering a creative outlet for student composers and arrangers. Come see the jazz stars of tomorrow today!

 

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Journey through sun-dappled olive groves, ancient stone villages, and centuries of musical tradition in an evocative tour of Spain through the voice of the guitar. Featuring both beloved classics and hidden gems, this concert captures the soul of Spanish music, and includes collaborations with voice, cello, and dance. Audiences will also enjoy performances on exquisite historic Spanish instruments recently donated to ASU by renowned collector Sheldon Urlik, adding a rare and authentic dimension to the evening.

 

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