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JANUARY 2026
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MASTERWORKS
DATE
TIME
PERFORMANCE
PROGRAM
CONDUCTOR / ARTISTS
VENUE
SERIES
9/4/25 9/5/25 9/6/25
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert
Rated PG for scary moments, some creature violence, and mild language. Signature Performance
Ron Spigelman, conductor
AH
FILM
9/12/25 9/13/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Grieg’s Piano Concerto
WILSON: Shango Memory GRIEG: Piano Concerto R. SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 1, "Spring"
Anja Bihlmaier, conductor Orion Weiss, piano
AH
MW A&D
9/19/25 9/20/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto
RAVEL: Le Tombeau de Couperin MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4
Delyana Lazarova, conductor Geneva Lewis, violin
AH
MW C&E
9/23/25
7:00 PM
Celebración Sinfónica
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a program featuring Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor the spirited sounds of Latin America and Spain.
AH
SPEC
9/26/25 9/27/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
The Music of Phil Collins and Genesis
With two dynamic vocalists, timeless hits like “In the Air Tonight,” “Sussudio,” and “Take Me Home,” soar to symphonic heights in this electrifying tribute to the music that defined a generation.
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Aaron Finley, vocalist Brook Wood, vocalist Brian Kushmail, drums
AH
POPS
10/11/25 10/13/25 10/15/25 10/17/25 10/19/25
7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 2:00 PM
Paul Moravec & Mark Campbell’s The Shining
Based on Stephen King's spine-tingling novel, The Shining tells the story of Jack Torrance—a struggling writer who accepts a winter caretaker job at the remote Overlook Hotel and is overpowered by its dark influence. Sung in English with English supertitles. Content Advisory: strong language, instances of violence and mature themes
Please visit utahopera.org for updated casting and artist listings.
CT
UO
10/21/25
7:00 PM
Halloween Spooktacular
Prepare for a night of chills and thrills as our musicians bring your favorite spooky classics to life. Grab your costumes and come join us for a Halloween adventure!
Jessica Rivero Altarriba, conductor AH
SPEC
10/24/25
10:00 AM
Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1: Finishing Touches Rehearsal
Selections from the evening's program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor.
David Robertson, conductor Timothy McAllister, saxophone
AH
FT
10/24/25 10/25/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1
BOULEZ: Memoriale STEVEN MACKEY: Saxophone Concerto Utah Symphony co-commission RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 1
David Robertson, conductor Timothy McAllister, saxophone
AH
MW C&D
10/30/25 (THU)
7:30 PM
Mahler's "Titan" Symphony
BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 3 MAHLER: Symphony No. 1, “Titan”
Markus Poschner, conductor Vadym Kholodenko, piano
AH
MW B&E
11/1/25
5:30 PM
Mahler's "Titan" Symphony
BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No. 3 MAHLER: Symphony No. 1, “Titan”
Markus Poschner, conductor Vadym Kholodenko, piano
AH
MW B&E
11/7/25 11/8/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" Symphony
FAURÉ: Requiem TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”
Markus Poschner, conductor Austin McWilliams, chorus director Shea Owens, baritone Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School Utah Symphony Chorus
AH
MW C&E
11/12/25
5:30 PM
65th Annual Salute to Youth
Experience the brilliance of young talent at our 65th annual Salute to Youth! This inspiring tradition shines a spotlight on extraordinary young musicians.
Jessica Rivero Altarriba, conductor AH
SPEC
11/14/25 11/15/25
7:00 PM 7:00 PM
The Wizard of Oz in Concert
Rated G.
Scott Terrell, conductor
AH
FILM
11/18/25 11/19/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY
Iconic works by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Yoko Shimomura, and other great FINAL FANTASY composers from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series will be performed. Signature Performance
Arnie Roth, conductor Utah Opera Chorus
AH
SPEC
11/21/25 11/22/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown
From the unstoppable energy of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to the soulful rhythms of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Superstition,” every song is a vibrant tribute to Motown’s golden era.
Jessica Rivero Altarriba, conductor AH Shayna Steele, vocalist Chester Gregory, vocalist Michael Lynche, vocalist
POPS
11/29/25 11/30/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Messiah Sing-In
Kick off your holiday season with this cherished tradition, inviting all to share in the joy of singing Handel’s masterpiece.
Jessica Rivero Altarriba, conductor AH
SPEC
12/2/25
7:00 PM
Celtic Woman
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding harmonies and breathtaking artistry of Celtic Woman as they bring holiday favorites to Abravanel Hall. Signature Performance
Lloyd Butler, conductor Celtic Woman
AH
SPEC
12/5/25 12/6/25
7:30 PM 5:30 PM
Strauss' A Hero's Life
SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1 R. STRAUSS: A Hero’s Life (Ein Heldenleben)
Markus Poschner, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin
AH
MW B&E
12/12/25
10:00 AM
Dvořák's Symphony No. 7: Finishing Touches Rehearsal
Selections from the evening's program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor.
Pietari Inkinen, conductor Shai Wosner, piano
AH
FT
12/12/25 12/13/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Dvořák's Symphony No. 7
UNSUK CHIN: subito con forza BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 7
Pietari Inkinen, conductor Shai Wosner, piano
AH
MW A&D
12/19/25 12/20/25
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Holiday Pops Extravaganza
Jingle all the way and join us for this festive night that brings holiday magic to life on stage!
Lucas Waldin, conductor Capathia Jenkins, vocalist Ryan Shaw, vocalist
AH
POPS
12/20/25
11:00 AM 12:30 PM
Here Comes Santa Claus!
This performance is roughly 60 minutes and designed for kids ages 3–10.
Jessica Rivero Altarriba, conductor AH
FAM
12/30/25 12/31/25
7:00 PM 2:00 PM
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
Rated PG for sci-fi action violence. Signature Performance
Conner Gray Covington, conductor
AH
FILM
1/2/26 1/3/26
7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
Rated PG for sci-fi action violence. Signature Performance
Conner Gray Covington, conductor
AH
FILM
1/8/26
7:30 PM
Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 at The Noorda
RACHMANINOFF: The Rock MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 1
Delyana Lazarova, conductor Awadagin Pratt, piano
THE NOORDA
UVU
1/9/26 1/10/26
7:30 PM 5:30 PM
Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1
RACHMANINOFF: The Rock MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 1
Delyana Lazarova, conductor Awadagin Pratt, piano
AH
MW B&E
1/17/26 1/19/26 1/21/26 1/23/26 1/25/26
7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 2:00 PM
Beethoven's Fidelio
Discover an all new production of Beethoven's only opera Fidelio—where the titular character goes undercover to infiltrate a corrupt prison and rescue her wrongfully confined husband. Sung in German with English supertitles and narration. Content Advisory: strong language, instances of violence and mature themes
Please visit utahopera.org for updated casting and artist listings.
CT
UO
1/30/26 1/31/26
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
Mahler's Symphony No. 4
TANIA LEON: Ser MOZART: Exsultate, jubilate MAHLER: Symphony No. 4
Thierry Fischer, conductor Siobhan Stagg, soprano
AH
MW A&D
All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
Based on the Stephen King Novel
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts©
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts©