Carmina Burana

Utah Symphony Presents
Carmina Burana

Dates and times:
April 10-11, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Venue:
Maurice Abravanel Hall
123 W. South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Artists:
- Tianyi Lu, conductor
- Jeni Houser, soprano
- Ricardo José Rivera, baritone
- Brian Stucki, tenor
- Choristers of The Madeleine Choir School; Melanie Malinka, director of music
- Utah Symphony Chorus; Austin McWilliams, chorus director
- Utah Symphony

Program:
- DEBUSSY: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
- IMAN HABIBI: Zhian
- ORFF: Carmina Burana

The rhythmic power of Orff’s Carmina Burana is unstoppable. With its massive orchestral forces and exhilarating chorus, this cantata celebrates the wheel of fortune in all its glorious ups and downs. "O Fortuna"? You know it. And it's going to blow you away.

Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune sets the stage with its dreamlike Impressionism, transporting you to a world where a mythical creature lounges in the warmth of the afternoon sun. Plus, immerse yourself in Iman Habibi’s Zhian, a heartfelt tribute to the courageous people of Iran.

Ticket sales:
- Season Ticket Packages on sale: March 26, 2025
- Design-A-Series & Group Tickets on sale: May 28, 2025
- Single-Performance Tickets on sale: August 1, 2025

Accessibility: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information: https://usuo.org/accessibility/

General age guideline: Individuals ages five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

Late seating policy: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information: https://usuo.org/guidelines/

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.