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Abravanel Hall is an architectural and artistic icon in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Built as the home of the Utah Symphony in 1979, the Hall is named for Maurice Abravanel, the long-time conductor of the Symphony and champion of classical music throughout Utah.
Abravanel Hall is renowned for its acoustical excellence. The performance space is actually a concrete building within a brick building, blocking out the din of the city and the lobby. Inside the performance hall, the white oak walls with distinctive raised paneling, allows the clear sounds of the Symphony to float throughout the Hall.
Abravanel Hall’s interiors are as stunning as the distinctive architecture, with its gold-leaf covered tiers, balconies, staircases and white oak wood paneling. The stunning four-story glass lobby boasts iconic city views of Temple Square and the Wasatch Range and is home to the Olympic Tower, a red blown-glass sculpture by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. The performance hall is adorned with brass chandeliers decorated with 18,000 hand-strung Bohemian crystals, gold leafing framing the stage and decorating the balconies, and walls of white oak.
All That Glitters…
Is in fact gold, at least in Abravanel Hall! O.C. Tanner donated 12,000 square feet of 24-karat gold leaf that adorns the lobby stairs and tiers inside the auditorium. The hand-brushed gold leaf adds elegance to the building and the rich gold complements the white oak walls and brass railings.
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Choral Arts Society of Utah Days of '47 KUTV Pops Concert
Inspirational, Patriotic, and Broadway music that you know and love
Choral Arts Society of Utah Days of '47 KUTV Pops Concert
Inspirational, Patriotic, and Broadway music that you know and love
AEGMy Brother, My Brother, and Me
Join Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy for a live episode of their podcast MY BROTHER, MY BROTHER AND ME, an advice show for the modern era. They take your questions, and the questions on Yahoo! Answers, and turn them, alchemy-like, in to wisdom, right before your eyes.
AEGMy Brother, My Brother, and Me
Join Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy for a live episode of their podcast MY BROTHER, MY BROTHER AND ME, an advice show for the modern era. They take your questions, and the questions on Yahoo! Answers, and turn them, alchemy-like, in to wisdom, right before your eyes.
Utah SymphonyJurassic World in Concert
Jurassic World in Concert features director Colin Trevorrow’s hugely successful 2015 movie presented in Maurice Abravanel Hall with the Utah Symphony performing composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling musical score live to picture. Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and B.D. Wong, Jurassic World earned a staggering $1.6 billion at the box office, and currently stands as the sixth top-grossing film of all time.
Utah SymphonyJurassic World in Concert
Jurassic World in Concert features director Colin Trevorrow’s hugely successful 2015 movie presented in Maurice Abravanel Hall with the Utah Symphony performing composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling musical score live to picture. Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and B.D. Wong, Jurassic World earned a staggering $1.6 billion at the box office, and currently stands as the sixth top-grossing film of all time.
Utah Symphony A Toast to Thierry
Join us for a special celebration to kick off Maestro Thierry Fischer’s final season as Music Director of Utah Symphony. Enjoy a curated program full of musical tributes from Utah Symphony musicians, memories, and stories honoring his legacy. Following the performance, spend time mingling with friends and musicians while you enjoy refreshments in the lobby.
Utah Symphony A Toast to Thierry
Join us for a special celebration to kick off Maestro Thierry Fischer’s final season as Music Director of Utah Symphony. Enjoy a curated program full of musical tributes from Utah Symphony musicians, memories, and stories honoring his legacy. Following the performance, spend time mingling with friends and musicians while you enjoy refreshments in the lobby.
Utah SymphonyMozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3
Enjoy the ride as the 2022-23 season begins with a thrill—from the heart-racing energy of Wagner’s iconic Ride of the Valkyries and John Adams’ pulsing Short Ride in a Fast Machine, to Strauss’ magnificent Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) evoking heroism through virtuosic artistry.
Utah SymphonyMozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3
Enjoy the ride as the 2022-23 season begins with a thrill—from the heart-racing energy of Wagner’s iconic Ride of the Valkyries and John Adams’ pulsing Short Ride in a Fast Machine, to Strauss’ magnificent Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) evoking heroism through virtuosic artistry.
Utah SymphonyKhatchaturian’s Violin Concerto Finishing Touches Rehearsal
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage during our Finishing Touches rehearsals. This is a working rehearsal and selections from the weekend’s program will be made at the discretion of the conductor.
Utah SymphonyKhatchaturian’s Violin Concerto Finishing Touches Rehearsal
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage during our Finishing Touches rehearsals. This is a working rehearsal and selections from the weekend’s program will be made at the discretion of the conductor.
Utah SymphonyKhatchaturian’s Violin Concerto
The only criticism of the Khatchaturian Violin Concerto is that it might just be “a little too much fun”—and Nemanja Radulovic, who has been taking the classical music world by storm, is exactly the right violinist to bring out its full range of delights. Bartók’s perfectly constructed Concerto for Orchestra gives each instrument moments to shine and Kaija Saariaho’s luminous Winter Sky is a gem of otherworldly beauty.
Utah SymphonyKhatchaturian’s Violin Concerto
The only criticism of the Khatchaturian Violin Concerto is that it might just be “a little too much fun”—and Nemanja Radulovic, who has been taking the classical music world by storm, is exactly the right violinist to bring out its full range of delights. Bartók’s perfectly constructed Concerto for Orchestra gives each instrument moments to shine and Kaija Saariaho’s luminous Winter Sky is a gem of otherworldly beauty.
Utah SymphonyCelebración Sinfonica: Latin Fire
A passion filled energetic celebration of Latin American orchestral hits paired with the firework playing of highly acclaimed Costa Rican trumpeter Jose Sibaja and Mexican soprano Mónica Ábrego. This high-octane concert is sure to make you want to dance and sing along!
Utah SymphonyCelebración Sinfonica: Latin Fire
A passion filled energetic celebration of Latin American orchestral hits paired with the firework playing of highly acclaimed Costa Rican trumpeter Jose Sibaja and Mexican soprano Mónica Ábrego. This high-octane concert is sure to make you want to dance and sing along!
Utah SymphonyThe Goonies in Concert
What happens when a group of kids comes across a map leading to One-Eyed Willy’s pirate treasure? Experience one of the most enchanting films of the ’80s in this cult classic, produced by Steven Spielberg, as the Utah Symphony performs Dave Grusin’s exhilarating score live-to-picture.
Utah SymphonyThe Goonies in Concert
What happens when a group of kids comes across a map leading to One-Eyed Willy’s pirate treasure? Experience one of the most enchanting films of the ’80s in this cult classic, produced by Steven Spielberg, as the Utah Symphony performs Dave Grusin’s exhilarating score live-to-picture.
End ZoneIntocable
¡Intocable regresa a Salt Lake City con su nueva gira "Modus Operandi" 2022 este 2 de Octubre! Vengan a revivir una noche llena de amor con el grupo Tejano y sus nuevos temas del nuevo disco "Modus Operandi".
End ZoneIntocable
¡Intocable regresa a Salt Lake City con su nueva gira "Modus Operandi" 2022 este 2 de Octubre! Vengan a revivir una noche llena de amor con el grupo Tejano y sus nuevos temas del nuevo disco "Modus Operandi".
Utah SymphonyTchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5
Mussorgsky’s depiction of a gentle morning sunrise is juxtaposed with the vivacious work that follows—Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, known for its bursts of spontaneity and crisp expression. Andrew Staupe, praised for his immaculate technique, joins as soloist. Proving Tchaikovsky’s place as one of the Romantic era’s most gifted composers, his Symphony No. 5 takes us on a journey of haunting melodies, shocking climaxes, charming elegance, and joyful abandon.
Utah SymphonyTchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5
Mussorgsky’s depiction of a gentle morning sunrise is juxtaposed with the vivacious work that follows—Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, known for its bursts of spontaneity and crisp expression. Andrew Staupe, praised for his immaculate technique, joins as soloist. Proving Tchaikovsky’s place as one of the Romantic era’s most gifted composers, his Symphony No. 5 takes us on a journey of haunting melodies, shocking climaxes, charming elegance, and joyful abandon.
Live Nation Gloria Trevi
"Isla Divina translates into leaving behind the negative things we’ve experienced in the past, and taking you to a magical place where everything has color and shines. It’s a journey of freedom that includes love and adventure, a place where you can live truthfully and honestly,” expressed Gloria Trevi about what this tour means to her.
Live Nation Gloria Trevi
"Isla Divina translates into leaving behind the negative things we’ve experienced in the past, and taking you to a magical place where everything has color and shines. It’s a journey of freedom that includes love and adventure, a place where you can live truthfully and honestly,” expressed Gloria Trevi about what this tour means to her.
Utah SymphonyHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ - Part...
It’s time to go hunting for Horcruxes once more: part one of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ in Concert is nearly here! The Utah Symphony performs Alexandre Desplat’s epic score as the franchise’s seventh film is projected onto a giant screen. Join all your favorite characters—and not-so-favorite ones!—as they encounter familiar dangers, new threats, and powerful friendships in this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Utah SymphonyHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ - Part...
It’s time to go hunting for Horcruxes once more: part one of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ in Concert is nearly here! The Utah Symphony performs Alexandre Desplat’s epic score as the franchise’s seventh film is projected onto a giant screen. Join all your favorite characters—and not-so-favorite ones!—as they encounter familiar dangers, new threats, and powerful friendships in this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Utah SymphonyTchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1
Performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Andrei Korobeinikov, Tchaikovsky’s swooning Piano Concerto No. 1 is the height of heart-on-your sleeve emotion. Augusta Read Thomas takes inspiration from the “biological ballet” of proteins in the human body for Dance Foldings, Ives craftily works “Turkey in the Straw” and other American folk tunes into his Symphony No. 2, and this wide-ranging program opens with Salieri’s entertaining overture to an opera about an opera.
Utah SymphonyTchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1
Performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Andrei Korobeinikov, Tchaikovsky’s swooning Piano Concerto No. 1 is the height of heart-on-your sleeve emotion. Augusta Read Thomas takes inspiration from the “biological ballet” of proteins in the human body for Dance Foldings, Ives craftily works “Turkey in the Straw” and other American folk tunes into his Symphony No. 2, and this wide-ranging program opens with Salieri’s entertaining overture to an opera about an opera.
Utah SymphonyStephen Hough performs Rachmaninoff
Most pianists regard and even fear Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 as the most difficult in the repertoire, but Stephen Hough—who Music Director Thierry Fischer praises as “the perfect soloist”—is sure to take on the challenge with grace. Familiar music from Wagner’s Ring cycle is full of stirring, operatic drama and Unsuk Chin’s Chóros Chordón is a magical work evoking the cosmos.
Utah SymphonyStephen Hough performs Rachmaninoff
Most pianists regard and even fear Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 as the most difficult in the repertoire, but Stephen Hough—who Music Director Thierry Fischer praises as “the perfect soloist”—is sure to take on the challenge with grace. Familiar music from Wagner’s Ring cycle is full of stirring, operatic drama and Unsuk Chin’s Chóros Chordón is a magical work evoking the cosmos.
Utah SymphonyBernadette Peters with the Utah Symphony
Dare to be starstruck as critically acclaimed Broadway favorite, Bernadette Peters, takes the stage at Maurice Abravanel Hall. Accompanied by the Utah Symphony, this three-time Tony award winning chanteuse will dazzle you with beloved hits from musicals past and present!
Utah SymphonyBernadette Peters with the Utah Symphony
Dare to be starstruck as critically acclaimed Broadway favorite, Bernadette Peters, takes the stage at Maurice Abravanel Hall. Accompanied by the Utah Symphony, this three-time Tony award winning chanteuse will dazzle you with beloved hits from musicals past and present!
Utah Symphony62nd annual Salute to Youth
Join us for the Utah Symphony’s 62nd annual Salute to Youth. Each year, Utah’s talented youth participate in an extensive audition process for the chance to play a movement of a concerto on the Maurice Abravanel Hall stage with the Utah Symphony and join the ranks of the nearly 400 Salute to Youth soloists who have come before them.
Utah Symphony62nd annual Salute to Youth
Join us for the Utah Symphony’s 62nd annual Salute to Youth. Each year, Utah’s talented youth participate in an extensive audition process for the chance to play a movement of a concerto on the Maurice Abravanel Hall stage with the Utah Symphony and join the ranks of the nearly 400 Salute to Youth soloists who have come before them.
Utah Symphony Utah Symphony and Utah Opera’s Messiah Sing-in
Kick off your holiday season with the Messiah Sing-In. This cherished tradition invites all to share in the joy of singing Handel’s masterpiece with the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera Chorus. Bring your family—and your score—and join in the majesty of Handel’s Messiah. Ranked as one of the Top 100 Things to do in Salt Lake Before You Die (Jeremy Pugh), this holiday spectacular will be a staple to kick off your holiday traditions.
Utah Symphony Utah Symphony and Utah Opera’s Messiah Sing-in
Kick off your holiday season with the Messiah Sing-In. This cherished tradition invites all to share in the joy of singing Handel’s masterpiece with the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera Chorus. Bring your family—and your score—and join in the majesty of Handel’s Messiah. Ranked as one of the Top 100 Things to do in Salt Lake Before You Die (Jeremy Pugh), this holiday spectacular will be a staple to kick off your holiday traditions.
Utah SymphonyBeethoven’s Fifth
Experience the symphony that changed the course of music history—Beethoven's Fifth—conducted by Markus Poschner, who is known above all for his breathtaking Beethoven interpretations and recordings.
Utah SymphonyBeethoven’s Fifth
Experience the symphony that changed the course of music history—Beethoven's Fifth—conducted by Markus Poschner, who is known above all for his breathtaking Beethoven interpretations and recordings.
Utah Symphony Celtic Woman: A Christmas Symphony
Celtic Woman is the most successful all-female group in Irish history, with a legacy of 12 consecutive Billboard number ones, 10 million album sales and an incredible 2 billion online streams to date.
Utah Symphony Celtic Woman: A Christmas Symphony
Celtic Woman is the most successful all-female group in Irish history, with a legacy of 12 consecutive Billboard number ones, 10 million album sales and an incredible 2 billion online streams to date.
Utah SymphonyProkofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Finishing Touches Rehearsal
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage during our Finishing Touches rehearsals. This is a working rehearsal and selections from the weekend’s program will be made at the discretion of the conductor.
Utah SymphonyProkofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Finishing Touches Rehearsal
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage during our Finishing Touches rehearsals. This is a working rehearsal and selections from the weekend’s program will be made at the discretion of the conductor.
Utah SymphonyProkofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2
Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is a virtuosic dazzler of bold strokes and robust colors, and pianist Behzod Abduraimov is known to perform it with “infectious brilliance.” David Robertson—who has built an undeniable rapport with the Utah Symphony’s musicians—also leads the witty Shostakovich Symphony No. 1, perhaps the greatest graduation project of all time, and The Chairman Dances, an “outtake” from Adams’ opera Nixon in China that also appeared on the soundtrack for the video game Civilization IV.
Utah SymphonyProkofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2
Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is a virtuosic dazzler of bold strokes and robust colors, and pianist Behzod Abduraimov is known to perform it with “infectious brilliance.” David Robertson—who has built an undeniable rapport with the Utah Symphony’s musicians—also leads the witty Shostakovich Symphony No. 1, perhaps the greatest graduation project of all time, and The Chairman Dances, an “outtake” from Adams’ opera Nixon in China that also appeared on the soundtrack for the video game Civilization IV.
Utah SymphonyA Soulful Holiday with the Utah Symphony
This year, celebrate the holidays at Maurice Abravanel Hall as the Utah Symphony welcomes Broadway star and Postmodern Jukebox member Morgan James back. Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as one of "the most promising young vocalist [of] this century," Morgan will lift your spirits with a soulful twist on your favorite holiday tunes. Teddy Abrams, one of the most innovative and provocative conductors of our time, leads the program.
Utah SymphonyA Soulful Holiday with the Utah Symphony
This year, celebrate the holidays at Maurice Abravanel Hall as the Utah Symphony welcomes Broadway star and Postmodern Jukebox member Morgan James back. Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as one of "the most promising young vocalist [of] this century," Morgan will lift your spirits with a soulful twist on your favorite holiday tunes. Teddy Abrams, one of the most innovative and provocative conductors of our time, leads the program.
Utah SymphonyHere Comes Santa Claus!
Nothing sets the holiday scene like hearing your wintry favorites performed live by the Utah Symphony. Kids from one to ninety-two will enjoy the musical gifts on stage, with a joyful sing-along closing out the concert. There may even be a special appearance by the jolly man himself.
Utah SymphonyHere Comes Santa Claus!
Nothing sets the holiday scene like hearing your wintry favorites performed live by the Utah Symphony. Kids from one to ninety-two will enjoy the musical gifts on stage, with a joyful sing-along closing out the concert. There may even be a special appearance by the jolly man himself.
Utah SymphonyTim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
A delightfully quirky score from Danny Elfman drives Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of Jack Skellington’s plot for Halloween Town to take over Christmas—and the hilariously haunting results. Enjoy a full screening of the film as the Utah Symphony plays the score live.
Utah SymphonyTim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
A delightfully quirky score from Danny Elfman drives Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of Jack Skellington’s plot for Halloween Town to take over Christmas—and the hilariously haunting results. Enjoy a full screening of the film as the Utah Symphony plays the score live.
Utah SymphonyElgar’s Enigma Variations
From a single melody, Elgar cleverly spins out 14 musical caricatures of his friends and family (and even a dog!) in the Enigma Variations. The Utah Symphony’s own Concertmaster, Madeline Adkins, is soloist in Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy—a concerto that feels authentically Scottish although the composer was virtually a stranger to the country—and the evening opens with a work from present-day Scotland, Helene Grime’s restless yet reflective Near Midnight.
Utah SymphonyElgar’s Enigma Variations
From a single melody, Elgar cleverly spins out 14 musical caricatures of his friends and family (and even a dog!) in the Enigma Variations. The Utah Symphony’s own Concertmaster, Madeline Adkins, is soloist in Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy—a concerto that feels authentically Scottish although the composer was virtually a stranger to the country—and the evening opens with a work from present-day Scotland, Helene Grime’s restless yet reflective Near Midnight.
Utah Symphony Carmina Burana
Primal cries unmistakably signal the big, bombastic, and beautiful tour de force of Carmina Burana, Orff’s choral masterpiece that has transcended popular culture. Joshua Cerdenia’s urgent and energetic Fire-Drunk was inspired by his vision of Dante standing before a wall of flames and Stravinsky’s dazzling Firebird tells the tale of a magical creature who helps break an evil spell. This is a program that is nothing short of a spectacle!
Utah Symphony Carmina Burana
Primal cries unmistakably signal the big, bombastic, and beautiful tour de force of Carmina Burana, Orff’s choral masterpiece that has transcended popular culture. Joshua Cerdenia’s urgent and energetic Fire-Drunk was inspired by his vision of Dante standing before a wall of flames and Stravinsky’s dazzling Firebird tells the tale of a magical creature who helps break an evil spell. This is a program that is nothing short of a spectacle!
Utah SymphonyEmmanuel Pahud performs Mozart’s Magic Flute Fantasy Finishing...
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage during our Finishing Touches rehearsals. This is a working rehearsal and selections from the weekend’s program will be made at the discretion of the conductor.
Utah SymphonyEmmanuel Pahud performs Mozart’s Magic Flute Fantasy Finishing...
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage during our Finishing Touches rehearsals. This is a working rehearsal and selections from the weekend’s program will be made at the discretion of the conductor.
Utah Symphony Emmanuel Pahud performs Mozart’s Magic Flute Fantasy
Emmanuel Pahud—Principal Flute of the Berlin Philharmonic, one of today’s most adventurous and exciting musicians, and the Utah Symphony’s 2022-23 Artist-in-Association—joins for beloved melodies from Mozart’s The Magic Flute as well as Nielsen’s nimble and lively Flute Concerto.
Utah Symphony Emmanuel Pahud performs Mozart’s Magic Flute Fantasy
Emmanuel Pahud—Principal Flute of the Berlin Philharmonic, one of today’s most adventurous and exciting musicians, and the Utah Symphony’s 2022-23 Artist-in-Association—joins for beloved melodies from Mozart’s The Magic Flute as well as Nielsen’s nimble and lively Flute Concerto.
Utah SymphonyStorm Large with the Utah Symphony: Love, Storm
Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome. Fresh off her stunning performances on America’s Got Talent, the Utah Symphony is thrilled to team up the extraordinary Storm Large in her new show, “Love, Storm.” Says Storm, “We are finally hitting the road again! After a year and half of missing you, we have put together a love letter of a new show to tell you exactly how thrilled I am to see you again.”
Utah SymphonyStorm Large with the Utah Symphony: Love, Storm
Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome. Fresh off her stunning performances on America’s Got Talent, the Utah Symphony is thrilled to team up the extraordinary Storm Large in her new show, “Love, Storm.” Says Storm, “We are finally hitting the road again! After a year and half of missing you, we have put together a love letter of a new show to tell you exactly how thrilled I am to see you again.”
Utah SymphonyAn American in Paris Film in Concert
Shall we dance? Your ticket to this must-see performance includes the thrills and delights of the City of Light, Gershwin’s timeless melodies, and Oscar-winning performances as the Utah Symphony performs the full score to the film? An American in Paris live while the entire movie plays on the big screen. Follow struggling painter Jerry Mulligan (played by Gene Kelly) in a delightful story of love, friendship, and of course … Paris!?Who could ask for anything more?
Utah SymphonyAn American in Paris Film in Concert
Shall we dance? Your ticket to this must-see performance includes the thrills and delights of the City of Light, Gershwin’s timeless melodies, and Oscar-winning performances as the Utah Symphony performs the full score to the film? An American in Paris live while the entire movie plays on the big screen. Follow struggling painter Jerry Mulligan (played by Gene Kelly) in a delightful story of love, friendship, and of course … Paris!?Who could ask for anything more?
Utah SymphonyDvorák’s Symphony No. 5
Revel in Dvorák’s light and bright Symphony No. 5, from its flowing introduction by the clarinets to its Bohemian dances to its rousing finale. This rarely performed work is paired with a perennial favorite—the lush and luxurious Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring Randall Goosby, praised for the intensity and sensitivity of his musicianship. The evening is set in motion with a spin on a merry-go-round as Ana Sokolovic’s Ringelspiel takes us back to memories of simpler childhood times.
Utah SymphonyDvorák’s Symphony No. 5
Revel in Dvorák’s light and bright Symphony No. 5, from its flowing introduction by the clarinets to its Bohemian dances to its rousing finale. This rarely performed work is paired with a perennial favorite—the lush and luxurious Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring Randall Goosby, praised for the intensity and sensitivity of his musicianship. The evening is set in motion with a spin on a merry-go-round as Ana Sokolovic’s Ringelspiel takes us back to memories of simpler childhood times.
Utah SymphonyFLY Dance Company: Breakin' Classical
FLY is what happens when street dance and classical music meet! The entire family will love the pure fun of The Gentlemen of Hip Hop’s youthful energy, risk-taking movement, and clever choreography set to a mix of classical favorites. Watch them showcase the beauty and power of classical music and illustrate how well hip-hop movement can interpret it.
Utah SymphonyFLY Dance Company: Breakin' Classical
FLY is what happens when street dance and classical music meet! The entire family will love the pure fun of The Gentlemen of Hip Hop’s youthful energy, risk-taking movement, and clever choreography set to a mix of classical favorites. Watch them showcase the beauty and power of classical music and illustrate how well hip-hop movement can interpret it.
Utah SymphonyThierry Fischer conducts Bruckner 5
Bruckner’s symphonies are famous for turning the orchestra into a virtual pipe organ—and his Symphony No. 5, with its rich cathedral of sound, is no exception. The composer, self-effacing in his everyday life, poured an astonishing range of human emotion into his vivid Fifth Symphony and ultimately directed all of its energy toward the finale, which seems to suspend time as it pulls together themes from throughout the entire work in a remarkable feat.
Utah SymphonyThierry Fischer conducts Bruckner 5
Bruckner’s symphonies are famous for turning the orchestra into a virtual pipe organ—and his Symphony No. 5, with its rich cathedral of sound, is no exception. The composer, self-effacing in his everyday life, poured an astonishing range of human emotion into his vivid Fifth Symphony and ultimately directed all of its energy toward the finale, which seems to suspend time as it pulls together themes from throughout the entire work in a remarkable feat.
Utah SymphonyFlorence Price’s Piano Concerto Finishing Touches Rehearsal
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage during our Finishing Touches rehearsals. This is a working rehearsal and selections from the weekend’s program will be made at the discretion of the conductor.
Utah SymphonyFlorence Price’s Piano Concerto Finishing Touches Rehearsal
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage during our Finishing Touches rehearsals. This is a working rehearsal and selections from the weekend’s program will be made at the discretion of the conductor.
Utah SymphonyFlorence Price’s Piano Concerto
Discover groundbreaking African American composer Florence Price’s exquisite and romantic Piano Concerto—unearthed in recent years and championed by Michelle Cann, who gave its New York Philharmonic premiere and has since introduced it to audiences across the country. Then, hear how Shostakovich broke barriers with his Symphony No. 10, when he was finally free to express his unrestrained response to Stalin’s regime in an impassioned outpouring.
Utah SymphonyFlorence Price’s Piano Concerto
Discover groundbreaking African American composer Florence Price’s exquisite and romantic Piano Concerto—unearthed in recent years and championed by Michelle Cann, who gave its New York Philharmonic premiere and has since introduced it to audiences across the country. Then, hear how Shostakovich broke barriers with his Symphony No. 10, when he was finally free to express his unrestrained response to Stalin’s regime in an impassioned outpouring.
Utah SymphonyBlue Rhapsody: 100 Years of Rhapsody in Blue...
It’s the ultimate night of Gershwin as we celebrate nearly 100 years of his iconic Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in F. Inspired by the blues and jazz of the roaring twenties, this evening will feature some of Gershwin’s most beloved pieces, including “The Man I Love,” American in Paris, and "Someone to Watch Over Me” with two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Sylvia McNair and Kevin Cole, praised as “the best Gershwin pianist since Gershwin himself.”
Utah SymphonyBlue Rhapsody: 100 Years of Rhapsody in Blue...
It’s the ultimate night of Gershwin as we celebrate nearly 100 years of his iconic Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in F. Inspired by the blues and jazz of the roaring twenties, this evening will feature some of Gershwin’s most beloved pieces, including “The Man I Love,” American in Paris, and "Someone to Watch Over Me” with two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Sylvia McNair and Kevin Cole, praised as “the best Gershwin pianist since Gershwin himself.”
Utah SymphonyPhilharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra
Explore the age-old connection of creativity and technology with Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra. Guided by a magical Sprite, see the inner workings of an orchestra as violin strings vibrate, brass valves slice air, and drum heads resonate. By the film’s end, the orchestra overcomes its differences to demonstrate “unity from diversity” in a spectacular finale!
Utah SymphonyPhilharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra
Explore the age-old connection of creativity and technology with Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra. Guided by a magical Sprite, see the inner workings of an orchestra as violin strings vibrate, brass valves slice air, and drum heads resonate. By the film’s end, the orchestra overcomes its differences to demonstrate “unity from diversity” in a spectacular finale!
Utah SymphonySibelius’ Symphony No. 5
Thierry Fischer leads a program inspired by the striking Nordic landscape and the passions of its people. Sibelius’ Finlandia powerfully evokes his country’s struggles toward freedom while his Symphony No. 5 was commissioned by the Finnish government in celebration of his 50th birthday; the euphoric finale was inspired by Sibelius’ sighting of a flock of swans that soared “into the solar haze like a silver ribbon.” Evening Land contrasts composer Bent Sørensen’s memory of peaceful fields in his native Denmark with the bustling streets of his adopted home in NYC. Plus, 2022-23 Artist-in-Association Emmanuel Pahud returns to give the U.S. premiere of a new flute concerto by Erkki-Sven Tüür, the frontman of one of Estonia’s most popular rock bands.
Utah SymphonySibelius’ Symphony No. 5
Thierry Fischer leads a program inspired by the striking Nordic landscape and the passions of its people. Sibelius’ Finlandia powerfully evokes his country’s struggles toward freedom while his Symphony No. 5 was commissioned by the Finnish government in celebration of his 50th birthday; the euphoric finale was inspired by Sibelius’ sighting of a flock of swans that soared “into the solar haze like a silver ribbon.” Evening Land contrasts composer Bent Sørensen’s memory of peaceful fields in his native Denmark with the bustling streets of his adopted home in NYC. Plus, 2022-23 Artist-in-Association Emmanuel Pahud returns to give the U.S. premiere of a new flute concerto by Erkki-Sven Tüür, the frontman of one of Estonia’s most popular rock bands.
Utah SymphonyRavel, Rachmaninoff & Strauss
Strauss’ Suite from Der Rosenkavalier vividly portrays key moments from the opera’s witty and wise tale of a love triangle; and the symphony’s own Principal Clarinet Tad Calcara and Principal Bassoon Lori Wike shine in the Duet Concertino, for which Strauss imagined a dance between an unlikely couple—a bear and a princess. Ravel’s La valse depicts a more elegant dance, with the waltzers gradually becoming illuminated as the ballroom brightens, while Rachmaninoff’s The Isle of the Dead is dark and chilling, inspired by Arnold Böcklin’s painting of a desolate rocky island. Chief Conductor of the Munich Symphony Orchestra Kevin John Edusei, commanding and elegant on the podium, leads this program featuring three of Europe’s greatest composers.
Utah SymphonyRavel, Rachmaninoff & Strauss
Strauss’ Suite from Der Rosenkavalier vividly portrays key moments from the opera’s witty and wise tale of a love triangle; and the symphony’s own Principal Clarinet Tad Calcara and Principal Bassoon Lori Wike shine in the Duet Concertino, for which Strauss imagined a dance between an unlikely couple—a bear and a princess. Ravel’s La valse depicts a more elegant dance, with the waltzers gradually becoming illuminated as the ballroom brightens, while Rachmaninoff’s The Isle of the Dead is dark and chilling, inspired by Arnold Böcklin’s painting of a desolate rocky island. Chief Conductor of the Munich Symphony Orchestra Kevin John Edusei, commanding and elegant on the podium, leads this program featuring three of Europe’s greatest composers.
Utah Symphony Messiaen’s Turangalîla
“It’s a love song,” Messiaen said of his Turangalîla Symphony—and as Thierry Fischer leads the symphony in this 10-movement masterpiece, it is his own love song to the community he’s served for 14 years as Music Director. The work’s title is derived from two Sanskrit words that are almost untranslatable—meaning all at once love, joy, time, movement, rhythm, life, and death—and similarly, there seems to be no limit to what this mind-blowing music expresses.
Utah Symphony Messiaen’s Turangalîla
“It’s a love song,” Messiaen said of his Turangalîla Symphony—and as Thierry Fischer leads the symphony in this 10-movement masterpiece, it is his own love song to the community he’s served for 14 years as Music Director. The work’s title is derived from two Sanskrit words that are almost untranslatable—meaning all at once love, joy, time, movement, rhythm, life, and death—and similarly, there seems to be no limit to what this mind-blowing music expresses.
Utah SymphonyFischer’s Farewell: Mahler’s Symphony No. 3
Mahler’s philosophy was that “a symphony must be like the world; it must embrace everything.” For Thierry Fischer’s final statement as Music Director, there could be nothing more fitting than the monumental Symphony No. 3—in collaboration with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and The Madeleine Choir School—contemplating nature, humanity, spirituality, and love, and ultimately resolving in peace, calm, and quiet.
Utah SymphonyFischer’s Farewell: Mahler’s Symphony No. 3
Mahler’s philosophy was that “a symphony must be like the world; it must embrace everything.” For Thierry Fischer’s final statement as Music Director, there could be nothing more fitting than the monumental Symphony No. 3—in collaboration with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and The Madeleine Choir School—contemplating nature, humanity, spirituality, and love, and ultimately resolving in peace, calm, and quiet.
Utah SymphonyStar Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his dark side enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance—and unlikely heroes brought together by fate—are the galaxy’s only hope at thwarting a new reign of evil.
Utah SymphonyStar Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his dark side enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance—and unlikely heroes brought together by fate—are the galaxy’s only hope at thwarting a new reign of evil.
Abravanel Hall Rental Information
Abravanel Hall at a Glance
Abravanel Hall is located in downtown Salt Lake City and is part of the Salt Lake County Arts & Culture family of venues. The Hall is is primarily an acoustic music hall and is basically two buildings – a concrete building within a brick building. Abravanel Hall is used for classical music, pops concerts, lectures, films, and corporate gatherings. The venue is elegant, rich, and distinguished; clad with warm white oak wood walls, 24-karat gold leaf, brass accents, highlighted by a four-story glass wall facing downtown Salt Lake and the 30-foot high Olympic Tower, a red blown-glass sculpture by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. The performance hall is highlighted by six brass and Bohemian crystal chandeliers.
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- Abravanel Hall – Lobby
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Performance Rental Information
Capacity
Auditorium – 2,768
Cast & Crew Accommodations
- One star dressing room
- Five private warm-up/dressing rooms
- Artist lounge with chorus room
Patron Accommodations
- Assisted Listening Devices
- Concessions
- Coat check
- Merchandise counter
Technical Specifications
- Stage Measurements: 80′ wide x 39′ deep x 34′ high
- Permanent wood concert shell
- Blonde hardwood floor
Rates
2021-22 Venue Rental & Service Rates – Commercial
2021-22 Venue Rental & Service Rates – Non-Profit
If you need rental rates for future seasons, please call our event management team at 385-468-1030.
Meeting and Reception Rental Information
Capacities
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Standing Reception |
Banquet Reception |
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Abravanel Hall Stage |
246 |
120 |
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Abravanel Hall Lobby |
455 |
120 |
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First Tier Room |
264 |
128 |
Catering
No onsite caterer
Rental Inquiries
For rental information at Maurice Abravanel Hall please contact Salt Lake County Arts & Culture events at 385-468-1030 or events@info.saltlakecountyarts.org.
Abravanel Hall Guest Services
Concessions
Concessions are available before the show and at intermission in the lobby. Western Foods offers Coca-Cola products, gourmet candies and baked treats. Only bottled water is allowed in the auditorium, so please plan to enjoy your refreshments prior to entering the performance. They accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Card.
Accessibility Services
Elevators to all levels.
Escalator from the ticket office to the main lobby.
Abravanel Hall is accessible to people with disabilities and offers wheelchair seating, curbside assistance, and assisted listening devices. If you have any requests or concerns regarding wheelchair and companion seating or need other accommodations, including listening devices, ASL interpreter services, or captioning services, please contact ArtTix at 801-355-ARTS (2787) or 1-888-451-ARTS (2787) or by email at arttix@slco.org. For Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS), dial 711.
Restrooms
Restrooms, including those with ADA accommodations are available on every level.
Coat Check
Coat check is available in the lobby near concessions. This service is available to all patrons for $1.00 per item (cash only).
Merchandise Sales
Merchandise is available for most performances. Contact arts-info@slco.org for further information about specific performances.
Parking and Transportation
Parking is not available at Abravanel Hall. However, metered street parking and paid lots are available nearby. 
In addition, TRAX stations and bus stops are conveniently located throughout downtown Salt Lake City to help make transportation easy. The TRAX stop nearest to Abravanel Hall is Temple Square Station.
Lost and Found
If you have misplaced an item at Abravanel Hall please contact lost and found at 385-468-1189 for assistance.
