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The Marquette Symphony Orchestra kicks off 2024 with a viola soloist and the music of Walton and Price

The MSO's next performance is Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm in the Kaufman Auditorium
Marquette Symphony Orchestra
The MSO's next performance is Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm in the Kaufman Auditorium

A talk with conductor and music director Octavio Más-Arocas and soloist Jay Julio about the January 20th concert

The Marquette Symphony Orchestra continues its 2023-24 season on Saturday, January 20th with the music of William Walton and Florence Price.

Youth Concerto Winner and Julliard-trained Jay Julio will join the MSO for a performance of William Walton's Viola Concerto, followed by a performance of Florence Price's Symphony No. 3 in C Minor. The weekend of the concert also includes a Viola Master Class on the campus of Northern Michigan University on Friday, January 19th and a Viola Recital at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Sunday, January 21st.

Kurt Hauswirth spoke with Musical Director and Conductor Octavio Más-Arocas and soloist Jay Julio about what audiences can expect from the weekend's activities and performances:

A conversation with Octavio and Jay

Viola Master Class: Friday, January 19, 2024 at 3 pm at Reynolds Recital Hall (Free Admission)
Marquette Symphony Orchestra concert: Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm (NMU Tickets)
Viola Recital at St. Paul's Church: Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3 pm (Free Admission)

Visit the Marquette Symphony Orchestra website for more information.

Kurt lives in Marquette with his family and can’t imagine living anywhere else. He loves music, games, running, being near water, and a fine cold brew coffee.
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