ABERDEEN, S.D. – Join the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony under the direction of Dr. Christopher Stanichar on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Jewett Theater on the NSU campus.
The orchestra will take you on a trip into the world of fairy tales. The orchestra will be joined by NSU voice faculty member, Darci Bultema, and NSU Concerto-Aria winners Marissa Hanley (trumpet) and John Litwiller (tenor). Also on the program is Courtney Rott (narrator), a debut film of the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre and students from the Aberdeen Central High School Orchestra. Tickets are free and open to the public. Masks are required, and attendees are asked to follow appropriate social-distancing protocols.
The concert is performed in memory to Glenna Fouberg, educator and longtime board member of the Friends of the AUCS. The concert begins with the “Aria” from “Bachianas Brasilerias” by Villa-Lobos. One of the most haunting and melancholic melodies composed, the music is a blend of J. S. Bach and music of Brazil. Also on the concert is the Spanish inspired “El amor brujo (The Love Witch)” by De Falla. This work has impassioned rhythms and melodies that evoke Flamenco music. The concert also features the remarkable talent of the NSU Concerto-Aria winners.
The AUCS will perform Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” with the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre. “Peter and the Wolf” is a children’s piece that has instruments that represent each of the different animals/characters in the story. Based in West Liberty (Iowa), Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre has created large colorful puppets to help present this piece of music and help make it accessible to the audience. They also bring a large puppet theatre edifice that sits in front of the orchestra, and the puppeteers narrate the story for the audience. Following the performance, audience members will have the chance to view the puppets up close in the lobby. It is a beloved work that has not been played in Aberdeen in several decades. This concert is sure to appeal to audience members of all ages.
Come hear this amazing orchestra of students, community members and professional musicians. Attending these concerts are a great way to hear masterworks in our region. For ticket information, call the JFAC Box Office (605-626-2900) or visit www.northern.edu/artsnsu.
About Northern State University
Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and, soon, an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $120 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.