University of Utah Philharmonia

01/29/2026

Two alumni conductors, Dr. Lawrence Spell and Dr. Jong-hun Bae, return to guest conduct on the Student Spotlight Concert, Thursday 1/29/26. Join us! 7:30 at Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

01/23/2026

The first Concert of 2026 is Thursday, January 29. Don't miss this spotlight on U students!

12/22/2025

Did you miss our concert in November? If so, or if you want to relive a great performance, check out our performance of the Schumann Cello Concerto with cello faculty, Dr.Mike Kaufman!

Recorded 11/19/2025 at Libby Gardner Concert HallSchumann, Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A minor, op. 129Michael Kaufman, celloUniversity of Utah Philh...

11/25/2025

University of Utah Philharmonia announces Spring Season!

The University of Utah Philharmonia proudly announces the complete concert schedule for the spring semester, a four-month span filled with established masterpieces, emerging talent, and exciting collaborations. Don’t miss this spring’s electrifying lineup!

January 29 Student Spotlight Concert, Libby Gardner Hall, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Annual Solo Competition Winners: Anna Larson, oboe and David Silvano, tenor; Roens Student Composition Award Winner: Monica Mendoza, composer; Michail Trachalios, graduate conductor; Dr. Lawrence Spell, alumni conductor; Dr. Jong-hun Bae, alumni conductor.
• Engelbert Humperdink: Hansel and Gretel Overture, Jong-hun Bae, alumni conductor
• Eugene Goossens: Concerto for Oboe in One Movement, Anna Larson, oboe
• Monica Mendoza, “…and everything tasted like orange blossoms” (World Premiere)
• Samuel Barber: Knoxville, Summer of 1915, David Silvano, tenor
• Franz Liszt: Les Preludes, Lawrence Spell, alumni conductor

February 27-28 Mainstage Opera with UofU Opera, Kingsbury Hall (Fri-Sat), 7:30 p.m.
• Engelbert Humperdink: Hansel and Gretel

March 6 School of Music Gala, featuring the Utah Phil and other School of Music performers, Libby Gardner Hall, 8:00 p.m.
• Program TBA

March 23 at Abravanel Hall, Concert with Lyceum-Salt Lake Orchestra 7:30 p.m.
• Michael Torke: Bright Blue Music
• Franz Liszt: Les Preludes, side-by-side with Lyceum Salt Lake Orchestra

April 8 Historic Resonances, Libby Gardner Hall, 7:30 p.m.
• Michael Torke: Bright Blue Music
• David Diamond: Rounds for Strings
• Ottorino Respighi: Pines of Rome

April 17-18 School of Dance Gala, Kingsbury Hall, 7:30 p.m.
• Michael Torke: Bright Blue Music (with U School of Dance students)
• David Diamond: Rounds for Strings (with Repertory Dance Theater)

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11/19/2025

TONIGHT!

11/16/2025

Wednesday will be a concert to remember!
Mozart: Overture to Le nozze di Figaro
Schumann: Cello Concerto with Michael Kaufman
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
7:30 p.m. Libby Gardner Concert Hall - U Of U
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11/14/2025

Great rehearsal today with our faculty soloist, Dr. Mike Kaufman. We look forward to performing the Schumann Cello Concerto with him on Wednesday, November 19. Don’t miss it!
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11/10/2025

On November 19, the University of Utah Philharmonia welcomes our new faculty cello professor, Dr. Mike Kaufman, as soloist for the Schumann Cello Concerto. Also works by Mozart and Mussorgsky-Ravel. Don't miss our final performance of 2025!

11/07/2025

Things are really shaping up for our Nov 19 concert! Here’s Dr. Shelton working with our excellent brass section! 💯🔥
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10/23/2025

Final dress rehearsal is in the books. Orchestra, chorus, dancers, and lighting are in top form. Do you have your tickets for tonight’s Halloween concert?
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10/21/2025

This year’s Halloween opener includes 3 conductors, 3 composers, ballet dancers, 150 voices, a large orchestra, a giant snake, and a cowbell. Perhaps the most epic opener in 24 years! Not to be missed, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 Libby Gardner Concert Hall