Last night I had the opportunity to attend the O.C. Tanner Gift of Music concert in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. It was quite the experience! Over thirty years ago, Obert C. Tanner and Gordon B. Hinckley created and endowed this concert series as a way to share performances of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Utah Symphony as a gift to the community. I have been lucky enough to attend several of these concerts (including the 30th Anniversary concert featuring James Taylor in 2013). This year Thierry Fischer conducted the Utah Symphony, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School and soloists Orla Boylan, Celena Shafer, Amy Owens, Charlotte Hellekant, Tamara Mumford, Barry Banks, Markus Werba, and Jordan Bisch in a stirring rendition of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8. Oh my goodness, it was absolutely spectacular! I had never heard this piece before and I had goosebumps from the very first note of the magnificent organ to the final crash of the cymbals! I absolutely loved it. I can't even describe how beautiful this performance was, especially in such a gorgeous setting, and I am profoundly grateful for the generosity of Obert C. Tanner and his wife Grace in providing such a memorable experience for the community and for the opportunity to have world class organizations like the Utah Symphony and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir right here in Salt Lake City! This event is free, but all available tickets for tonight's performance have been claimed. However, stand-by seating is available and the line will begin at the flagpole by the Tabernacle. I would plan on being there as early as possible (the concert begins at 7:00 pm). It is well worth the effort for a chance to see this unbelievable performance!
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