Utah Symphony & Utah Opera

I love the symphony! I love Abrovinal Hall! Most of all, I love the Summer Concert Series up at Deer Valley!!! I always hit the 1812 (bless you Utah Cannon Club!). There is just something magical about the mountain air, the beautiful sky, a blanket and a picnic! They should have valet service.

We are so fortunate to have Thiery Fischer as our conductor. He has brought our beloved symphony to new heights. I go on Friday so I can go back on Saturday if possible. However, sometimes it is hard to get a seat as he is filling the Hall. HIs programming is incredible. He is expanding our musical knowledge with many pieces that are not so well known mixed in with old favorites. The orchestra is looking younger with a lot of fresh faces – ya’ gotta love it! The Hall is gorgeous and I feel very, very lucky to have a beautiful hall, wonderful conductor and very talented musicians. Take this tip: ride TRAX.

Utah Symphony’s summer concerts in Park City, Utah (both pop and classical) are among our favorite evening events. Their cheerful volunteers are among the most welcoming and kind people.

Every time I’ve gone to the symphony it’s always a memorable night! The music is exceptional, the conductors are always fun and entertaining. Never a bad way to spend one’s evening in my book!

We are lucky enough to have a lot of talent in this beautiful city of ours. We are even luckier that this city supports that talent so full heartedly by contributing to the Utah Symphony. Set in the grandiose Abravanel Hall, nestled right down town with floor to ceiling windows over looking temple square.
Everyone knows you can go to the symphony to listen to beautiful, expertly played music. What you may not know is they frequently bring in guest artists from Broadway to Dancing with the Stars to American Idol to of course world renowned violinists, pianists and the like. They even have fun themed Christmas, Halloween, Super hero, video game etc. concerts which are fun for the whole family.
My favorite part is the summer concert series up at Deer Valley. They bring in such amazing acts for the 6 week series on the hill. I have enjoyed listening to our lovely symphony alongside the likes of Tony Bennet, Jewel, Pink Martini, Lee Ann Rimes, Earth, Wind and Fire, Ben Folds along with a variety of exciting performances by the symphony alone.
Tickets are affordable, The music is great, The ambiance is lovely and the night is unforgettable. Don’t forget to think of the symphony on your next night out.

Variety is the spice of life, and it’s good to see that the chef at Utah Symphony has embraced that belief. When it comes to the symphony, I have enough old school in me to really appreciate — and even crave — some of the classics. Even the not-​so-​well-​known old school stuff. Who wants to hear Beethoven’s Fifth over and over again?
On the other hand, I have enough new school in me to really appreciate the power behind a symphony doing something totally wacky, lighthearted or just plain different. So the Deer Valley Music Festival and its music of Disney, Michael Jackson, or Earth, Wind & Fire concerts are a breath of fresh, modern air.
Now, I know some of you may be wincing at the thought of MJ rolling off of the cello. It may even seem blasphemous. Guess what? We live in a mashup world of short attention spans and underfunded arts programs. The Utah Symphony is doing a wonderful job of bridging the gap between the appreciation for classical symphonies and the general love of music. It’s all one big happy umbrella. By the same token, I would be disappointed if they became an all-​pops all-​the-​time orchestra. But striking that delicate balance and demonstrating the variety is only endearing them to most Utah people.
The skill is top-​notch, and while they have a tremendously beautiful home in Abravanel Hall, they also take that show on the road. Deer Valley, downtown SLC, Sandy Amphitheatre — they take it to the people.
Salt Lake is fortunate to have such a dynamic and talented group in our town.
Pro tip: Sign up for their mailing list to get offers for discounted tickets beforehand. Totally worth it and (at least for now) you don’t get spammed to death.

We went to Abravanel Hall last night to see the Utah Symphony perform «The Blue Planet Live». The performance featured a large screen on which scenes from «The Blue Planet» were projected. It was remarkable to hear the symphony perform the soundtrack to the video pieces live. We are lucky to have such a great performance hall like Abravanel Hall and a wonderful symphony like the Utah Symphony here in Salt Lake City.

Everyone in Salt Lake City should be proud of the Utah Symphony. They’re a fantastic orchestra with a great sound and have a diverse program of repertoire which can appeal to the masses.

I have been attending the symphony since I was a child. Although I do not play and instrument, my family is very involved. Last night we saw Utah Symphony perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, my personal favorite. I have spent hours listening to this symphony, for years it would put it on for bedtime.
This was one of the most awkward performances I have ever attended. The orchestra played wonderfully. The turn off for me was the unusually long pauses between tempo changes. A three count pause was drawn out to a 32 count pass. This took away the dynamic explosion of this symphony which is what I love about it. It was also confusing the audience as to when to properly applause and when to not. The conductor needs to work out his feel of the audience and timing better, which is why I am giving it only three stars.

Excellent symphony, performing within an acoustically superlative hall. Golden walls, crystal chandeliers and the best orchestra in the west! Tickets are a bargain and you can count on a great night of entertainment. 20−30−40-somethings can join the Vivace series and get in on backstage lectures and socializing. You can’t help but be awe-​struck by the RED Chihuly glass sculpture in the lobby (how DO they dust that thing?). Often there are pre-​performance lectures that are excellent, ask when you buy your ticket.
With the downtown re-​do, the place I used to park (in the mall parking garage across the street) no longer exists. Try to take TRAX to the symphony, it stops right in front of symphony hall, or eat at Market Street, or Little America downtown and get free parking there. There are other restaurants that offer free parking for symphony, see symphony website for which ones. Box office will also give you tips on where to park. I have a walking-​distance secret spot I’m not giving up here!