Elgar’s Cello Concerto & Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5

Utah Symphony Presents Elgar’s Cello Concerto & Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 DATES and TIMES: Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM VENUE: Maurice Abravanel Hall 123 W. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT. 84101 SYNOPSIS: Delyana Lazarova, conductor Zlatomir Fung, cello Utah Symphony BARBER: Medea’s Dance of Vengeance ELGAR: Cello Concerto PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5 Lose yourself in Elgar’s dark yet lyrical Cello Concerto. Written in the aftermath of World War I, this melancholy piece will break your heart and leave you breathless—an “autumnal” meditation to welcome fall. We open with the emotionally charged Medea’s Dance of Vengeance by Barber. Concluding our Masterworks opening night is Prokofiev’s profound and triumphant Fifth Symphony—“a hymn to the free and happy man, to his mighty powers, his pure and noble spirit.” Known as his “victory” symphony, it was composed in just one month amid the turmoil of World War II. Soaring contrasts emerge throughout, heard in the colorful woodwinds, prominent percussion, and ever-onward interplay of delicate and tumultuous themes. Drawn to music that feels personal and vulnerable, Principal Guest Conductor Delyana Lazarova brings passionate and heartfelt interpretation to each work. Season Ticket Packages & Group Tickets On Sale: March 25, 2026 Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 3, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at 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 on our late and re-entry policies is available at https://usuo.org/guidelines. Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.