Park University's International Music Center's orchestra set to perform their second concert of the current season for 2021-22.
On the 5th of November, the Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will present its second concert of the 2021-22 season. The event will be under the direction of guest conductor David Stewart Wiley, a renowned American conductor known for his career in conducting orchestras and opera productions.
Wiley, the music director and conductor of the Roanoke (Va.) Symphony Orchestra, has made a significant impact in the classical music world. He has held leadership roles in both symphonic and operatic music, and is particularly noted for his wide range of orchestral repertoire interpretations and his commitment to community and educational music projects.
The concert will feature a diverse programme, including works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Edward Elgar, Dimitry Shostakovich, George Walker, and Wiley himself, who will present his composition, "Concentric Circles." Elgar's "Serenade for String Orchestra in E Minor, Op. 20" and Walker's "Lyric for Strings" are also part of the concert programme.
The concert will showcase two ICM violin graduate students, David Horak and Orin Laursen, as soloists in Bach's "Concerto for Two Violins and Strings in D Minor, S. 1043." Both Horak and Laursen have previously been featured soloists, having earned their bachelor's degrees from Park University this year.
Wiley's career is marked by his versatility and artistry in orchestral music conducted performances. He has served as assistant conductor of both the Minnesota Orchestra and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and was the music director and conductor of the Long Island Philharmonic. In recognition of his contributions, he was honoured as the Roanoke Citizen of the Year in 2015 and was a past winner of the Aspen Conducting Prize.
This concert promises to be an exciting event, showcasing the talents of both the Park University Orchestra and guest conductor David Stewart Wiley. For those interested in classical music, it is an opportunity not to be missed.
The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra's concert on the 5th of November will be a testament to the richness and diversity of classical music, and a celebration of the talents of its performers and conductor.
The concert on the 5th of November, led by David Stewart Wiley, will not only present works from renowned composers such as Bach, Elgar, Shostakovich, and Walker, but also feature Wiley's own composition, "Concentric Circles," showcasing his creativity in music. This event is anticipated to be a vibrant display of entertainment through classical music, making it a must-attend for music enthusiasts.
