“’Classically’ Trained” ASU Symphony Orchestra
Gabriela Lena Frank, Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout
Gabriel Bolaños, Stoss
Robert Schumann, Symphony No. 1, “Spring”
Exploring seemingly disparate musical elements, we challenge the idea of what it means to be classically trained, sharing three unique musical points of view. Gabriela Lena Frank’s Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout weaves tales of the Andes, blending evocative soundscapes with the spirit of Andean folklore. ASU’s music composition faculty member Gabriel Bolaños, enjoys writing music that explores unusual structures and timbres, such as in Stoss, led by conductor Kara Piatt. The program then harkens back to the lovely Spring Symphony by Robert Schumann, a composer known for the challenging circumstances surrounding his compositions and his sheer contributions to classical music.
