Performing Arts 
Ballet West’s Swan Lake Simply Stunning(0)
As Ballet West’s Artistic Director, Adam Sklute takes an idea, molds it and presents his labor of love to the ballet patrons of Salt Lake City. As the curtain rises at the Capitol Theatre, the question he likely asks is, “will you see it as I see it?” I answer, how can I not? Adam Sklute clearly has a vision for Ballet West, and I believe it is to bring out the best in the dancers and to bring the best productions to Salt Lake City and beyond.
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Keith Lockhart Leads Utah Symphony with an Inspiring Walton and Smetana
Keith Lockhart returned to Salt Lake City this month to conduct two weeks of performances with the Utah Symphony that include works by Walton, Smetana, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff. Cellist Julie Albers performed Walton’s Cello Concerto flawlessly, and Smetana’s Má Vlast inspired me. The Utah Symphony musicians played their hearts out and it was a pleasure to see Maestro Lockhart lead the symphony through this amazing work.
Salt Lake City Performing Arts Scene Alive and Kicking with Ballet West, Utah Symphony and Lyric Opera Ensemble
This weekend, the Performing Arts scene in Salt Lake City is offering a little bit of something for everyone. With the myriad of choices, how do you decide which performance(s) to attend? Since I have a hard time choosing just one I’ll be attending three; Le Nozze di Figaro, Ballet West and Utah Symphony! All of the Performing Arts are struggling financially. Help keep these Arts alive and thriving by supporting the artists. Go enjoy a show!
Ballet West’s Nutcracker Delights Generations
December is a wonderful time to go to the ballet. At no other time during the year will you see more children embracing the love of the ballet as they are exposed to the artistry of dance, music and the imagination of the Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is where dreams begin, and for the parents and grandparents sitting alongside their little dreamers, it is a dream shared through generations.
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- Eberhardt, Mihanovic, Moss, Breault and Lee Share the Magic of Christmas with Free Concert in Salt Lake City
- 2009 Boston Holiday Pops Spreads Good Cheer!
- Utah’s Ballet West Gala 2009 Dazzles in Sixty…
- The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Beethoven’s Nine…Symphonies, That Is!
- Renee Fleming Gives First NYC Master Class at Juilliard
- Utah’s Ballet West Dares Us to Dream
- Oboist Geralyn Giovannetti Performs at BYU with Pianist Jed Moss and Bassoonist Christian Smith
- Newton Symphony Orchestra Begins 09-10 Season with Brahms and Violin Soloist Markus Placci
