CSU University Symphony Orchestra: Remembering Leonard Bernstein and Hector Berlioz 9-26-19
The CSU University Symphony Orchestra Concert presents "Remembering Leonard Bernstein and Hector Berlioz" featuring faculty artist Margaret Miller, Viola.
The concert, conducted by Wes Kenney, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary American musician Leonard Bernstein in 2018 and the 150th anniversary of the death of Hector Berlioz in 2019 with performances of salient works by the iconic composers. The program includes “Three Dance Episodes” from Bernstein’s On the Town, Berlioz’ Harold in Italy featuring faculty artist Margaret Miller, plus, a first for the orchestra, Symphony No. 2 by Albert Roussel. “Our lives are richer because of the great music that has been produced by outstanding composers of the past. Just as CSU celebrates the 150th anniversary of its beginning, we celebrate milestones of amazing artists,” expresses Maestro Kenney.
The performance was recorded by the RAMProductions student live event production team. RAMProductions was created by the Department of Journalism and Media Communication at Colorado State University with support from Campus Television (CTV), the College of Liberal Arts, and CSU External Relations.