RSO welcomes Music Director’s second runner-up to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) continues its search for a new Music Director by welcoming finalist Scott Terrell to the Coronado Stage. Terrell will lead his program titled The Great Gatsby on February 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.
Terrell has crafted a program reminiscent of the golden age of cinema with a blend of the rich musical traditions of early 20th century jazz.
The centerpiece of this concert is Florence Price’s Piano Concerto, a one-movement work rooted in jazz. Price became the first black female composer to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra when the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed the world premiere of her Symphony No. 1 in E minor on June 15, 1933. Price achieved fame and a recent recognition when a collection of his unreleased music was found in his former home in Chicago. For an overview of the full program visit the RSO website www.rockfordsymphony.com.
Terrell is Director of Orchestral Studies at Louisiana State University, following two decades of teaching and conducting, including at the Aspen Music Festival and School. He served as Music Director of the Lexington Philharmonic from 2009 to 2019, where he transformed the orchestra with imaginative programs, engaging presence and artistic excellence. Terrell has traveled the world as international guest conductor for symphonies from Hong Kong to Vancouver.
RSO invites the public to meet Terrell at “SoundBites”, a free lunchtime event on Friday February 11 at noon at the Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club, 5151 Guilford Road in Rockford. This event is an opportunity for RSO fans to get to know Terrell through an intimate Q&A. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
February’s guest artist will be Malaysian-born Tengku Ahmad Irfan, a world-renowned pianist, composer and conductor. It was greatly appreciated by the New York Times for his musical talent which is sure to be on display in his rendition of Price’s Piano Concerto, a one-movement work rooted in jazz and full of great melodies and rhythmic drive.
Tickets are available for the live show, as are digital tickets, which allow patrons to watch a recording of the concert. In-person and digital tickets can be purchased at rockfordsymphony.com or by calling 815-965-0049, or by visiting the RSO offices.
Everyone attending the live show must show proof of vaccination, an express pass issued by RSO, or a negative COVID test dated within the last 48 hours. Participants are requested to wear a mask for the duration of the performance.
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