Symphony Orchestra and Choir Concert performing Bernstein's Chichester Psalms
The WashU Symphony Orchestra and WashU Concert Choir will unite for a special performance! This program will feature Leonard Bernstein's stunning masterpiece Chichester Psalms. In addition, Friends of Music Concerto & Aria Competition winners Katie Chan, harp and Michelle Zhang, oboe will perform concertos with the WashU Symphony Orchestra.
Program:
Conzertstück, Op. 39 (1901) by Gabriel Pierné (1863 - 1937) featuring Katie Chan
Concertino for Oboe and Orchestra, Op. 110 (1841) by Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda (1801 - 1866) featuring Michelle Zhang
Vivace
Chichester Psalms (1965) by Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990)
Peter Knapp, boy soprano
Neha George, Kathryn Sarullo-Plano, Matthew Sullivan, Maseo Mercer, solo quartet
Colonial Dance by Florence Price (1887 - 1953)
Winners of the Friends of Music Concerto and Aria Competition:
Michelle Zhang is a first-year student from St. Louis, MO majoring in computer science and music. Michelle has played the oboe for 7 years and is currently the principal oboist of the WashU Symphony Orchestra, performing additionally with the WashU Wind Ensemble, and Chamber Ensembles. Prior to attending WashU, Michelle’s musical involvements included being the principal oboist of the Missouri All-State Orchestra and Rockwood District Honor Band, as well as organizing several youth-led performances in the local school, church, and senior living community. Currently, Michelle studies oboe with Claire Workinger. Outside of playing the oboe, Michelle is enthusiastic about drawing, music theory, and making up stories with friends.
Katie Chan is a senior from San Diego, CA double majoring in English Literature and Economics, and minoring in music. She has played the harp for 12 years, and currently studies under Megan Stout at WashU. She is a recent first prize winner of the 2023 Friends of Music and Aria Competition and has performed with WashU’s Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and chamber ensembles. Prior to WashU, Katie studied harp under Tasha Smith Godinez, and classical piano under Luba Ugorski and Pervin Muradov.