UCO Wind Symphony to Perform "Apassionata" March 13

March 6, 2008

The University of Central Oklahoma's School of Music will present a night of musical electricity and passion with "Apassionata," performed by UCO's Wind Symphony, at 7:30 p.m., March 13 in Mitchell Hall Theater.

Conducted by Dr. Brian Lamb, with special guests Dr. Kent Kidwell, Jeff Kidwell and Dr. Wayne Clark, featured pieces to be performed include, "Vientos y Tangos," "Sunset Jericho" and "Winds of Nagual."

"Vientos y Tangos," composed by Michael Gandolfi, is a dynamically contoured piece inspired by the traditional sounds of bandoneon, violin, piano and contrabass.

Henk Alkema's "Sunset Jericho," features eight solo trombones in a challenging display of solo technique and ensemble playing, having what the composer describes as "strong male energy, as trombones have."

"Winds of Nagual," by Michael Colgrass, is based on the writings of Carlos Castaneda about his 14-year apprenticeship with a Yaqui Indian sorcerer.

Tickets to UCO's Wind Symphony concert are $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $4 for UCO students and $7 for non-UCO students and children.

For more information, call (405) 974-3375. For a complete schedule of performances from UCO's College of Arts, Media & Design, visit www.camd.ucok.edu.

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