I began and ended the week with Utah Symphony performances! Not too shabby! Last night I saw them perform at the Sundance Mountain Resort and it was absolutely wonderful. It has been so hot in the valley this past week so it felt really good to be up in the mountains with a cool breeze and the smell of the pine trees. I just love listening to music under the stars! The orchestra performed several well known patriotic pieces by John Philip Sousa (which was a great way to start the Independence Day celebrations), including "The Liberty Bell Waltz" and "The Stars and Stripes Forever." They also played the "Armed Forces Salute" and had members of each branch of the armed forces, past and present, stand when their theme was played. This year the cutest little old lady stood for the Coast Guard. I would love to know her story! The orchestra also played a lovely rendition of "The Blue Danube Waltz" by Johann Strauss II which caused the cute couple sitting next to me to sigh! Just for fun they played several songs from the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, including "March of the Resistance" and "Scherzo for X-Wings." I love the music from that movie. My favorite piece of the evening was the first movement from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (which they played at the Gallivan Plaza last Monday). I certainly enjoyed listening to it again. Have you been to a Utah Symphony performance lately? It is the perfect way to spend a summer evening! Go here for more information about upcoming performances.
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