University of Texas Wind Ensemble Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Historic Performance at Carnegie Hall, Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2pm
16 Mayo 2024 - 4:16PM
Business Wire
The University of Texas Wind Ensemble, hailed as one of
America’s truly elite wind bands, marks its 50th anniversary with a
performance at Carnegie Hall in the Isaac Stern Auditorium / Ronald
O. Perelman Stage on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2pm. Led by the
esteemed conductor Jerry Junkin, the ensemble has earned accolades
for its exhilarating color, profound music-making, and remarkable
virtuosity, solidifying its reputation as a musical force on the
world stage.
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The University of Texas Wind Ensemble,
Jerry Junkin, Conductor. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The performance exudes the freshness of youth
and a sheer joy in music making. A glorious noise.” - James R.
Oestreich, The New York Times
The University of Texas Wind Ensemble’s 50th anniversary concert
at Carnegie Hall promises to be a memorable event, featuring a
diverse program that showcases the ensemble’s versatility and
artistry. Highlights include Dmitri Shostakovich/Donald
Hunsberger’s Festive Overture, David Biedenbender’s River of Time
with Caleb Hudson as Trumpet Soloist, Omar Thomas’s Of Our New Day
Begun, Donald Grantham’s Don’t You See, and John Mackey’s Wine-Dark
Sea.
Since its inception, the University of Texas Wind Ensemble has
captivated audiences with dynamic performances and innovative
programming. The ensemble made its international debut at the Fifth
Conference of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and
Ensembles in Manchester, England, in 1991, and its New York debut
at Carnegie Hall in February 1998. Commercial recordings on the
Reference, Klavier, and Naxos labels have garnered acclaim from
publications such as The New York Times and Absolute Sound
Magazine.
Under the baton of Jerry Junkin, the ensemble has flourished,
receiving many prestigious awards and accolades. Junkin also serves
as the Music Director and Conductor of the Hong Kong Wind
Philharmonia and the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Dallas
Winds.
Tickets: Starting at $20 Ticket Information: Visit
carnegiehall.org or call CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800. Tickets
also available at the Box Office at 57th and Seventh.
Don’t miss this historic celebration of musical excellence as
The University of Texas Wind Ensemble takes the stage at Carnegie
Hall.
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