Season 121: A Daniel Pearl World Music Days Concert

Miami University Symphony Orchestra to Inaugurate 121st Season with a Special Dedication Concert The Miami University Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the opening concert of its 121st season, dedicated to the Daniel Pearl World Music Days Festival. The performance will take place on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30PM in Hall Auditorium, and it will feature a program that celebrates unity, resilience, and the power of music to bring people together. This year’s dedication to the Daniel Pearl World Music Days Festival holds profound significance in light of the recent and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. On October 7, 2023, terrorists from Hamas launched an invasion into Israel, a tragic event that has reverberated across the globe. In this context, the Miami University Symphony Orchestra's concert serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of peace, understanding, and the universal language of music in fostering connection among people from all walks of life. The evening’s program will begin with Johannes Brahms' Academic Fes+val Overture, a work that brilliantly captures the joy of academic achievement and the camaraderie of student life. This will be followed by Antonín Dvorák's Symphony No. 9, "From the New World," a masterpiece that bridges the old and new worlds, echoing themes of hope, discovery, and cultural exchange. The concert will conclude with Dvorák's Slavonic Dance No. 1, a lively and spirited piece that reflects the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe. This season, the orchestra welcomes a significant number of new members, with approximately half of the musicians performing with us for the first Ame. Their fresh energy and talent will undoubtedly bring a new vibrancy to this year’s performances, enriching our long-standing tradiAon of musical excellence. We invite the enAre Miami University community, along with friends and supporters of the orchestra, to join us for this special evening as we begin our 121st season with a program that honors the spirit of Daniel Pearl and reaffirms our commitment to music as a force for good and unity in the world.