Live from Staples! CMU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs Concert

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Staples Family Concert Hall
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
7:30 PM

Dr. Amon Eady*, Director of Choral Activities
Dr. Keith Dodson*, Director of Orchestral Studies
Francesca Azzollini, violin
Dr. Zhao Wang*, piano
Helen Bess, soprano
Zoe Whitlock, mezzo-soprano
Samantha Heath, alto
Oliver Gottbreht, tenor
Ryan Linton, baritone
Draven Forbes, bass

Program:
Pi Kappa Lambda Ceremony
Dr. Bruce Bonnell*

Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47
1st Movement
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
CMU Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Keith Dodson*, conductor
2025 CMU Concerto Competition Winner: Francesca Azzollino, violin

Fallen Angels
Domine Deus (Lord God)
Dies Irae (Day of Wrath)
Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace)
Steven R. Lebetkin
CMU Symphony Orchestra and CMU Chamber Singers
Dr. Keith Dodson*, conductor

Presentation of Nina Nash-Robertson Choral Service Award
Dr. Amon Eady*

Finlandia
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
CMU Symphony Orchestra and CMU Choirs
Dr. Keith Dodson*, conductor

The Barber of Seville Overture
Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
CMU Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Amon Eady*, conductor

Choral Fantasy op. 80
Ludwig V. Beethoven (1770-1827)
CMU Symphony Orchestra and CMU Choirs
Dr. Amon Eady*, conductor
Dr. Zhao Wang*, piano
Helen Bess, soprano
Zoe Whitlock, mezzo-soprano
Samantha Heath, alto
Oliver Gottbreht, tenor
Ryan Linton, baritone
Draven Forbes, bass

*Denotes CMU Faculty