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Fine singers done in by Utah Opera’s disastrous Dummy’s Guide to “Fidelio” – Jan 19, 2026

Utah Opera’s new production of Beethoven’s Fidelio, which opened Saturday night […]

Lazarova lifts Utah Symphony’s new year with Russian rarities – Jan 10, 2026

Delyana Lazarova, the newly appointed principal guest conductor of the Utah […]

Beethoven fares best with return of Inkinen and Wosner to Utah Symphony – Dec 13, 2025

Pianist Shai Wosner and conductor Pietari Inkinen haven’t been on the […]

Poschner, Utah Symphony and Gluzman shine in Strauss and Shostakovich – Dec 06, 2025

After an absence of several years, violinist Vadim Gluzman made a […]

Poschner, Utah Symphony explore tragedy, deliverance with Tchaikovsky and Fauré – Nov 08, 2025

Markus Poschner, the Utah Symphony’s music director designate (he assumes the […]

Utah Opera’s strong cast provides rich and chilling advocacy for “The Shining” – Oct 13, 2025

Christopher McBeth, Utah Opera’s artistic director, has always been a strong […]

Lazarova and Lewis team up for exuberant performances with Utah Symphony – Sep 20, 2025

The Utah Symphony’s newly appointed principal guest conductor Delyana Lazarova took […]

Bihlmaier, Weiss open Utah Symphony season with dramatic Grieg, joyful Schumann – Sep 13, 2025

The Utah Symphony, playing to a nearly sold-out hall, opened its […]

As an oboist recovers, Poschner returns to unveil a violin concerto – May 24, 2025

A week ago, the Utah Symphony’s Friday concert had a dramatic […]

Utah Opera closes season with a retooled but effective virtual-reality “Butterfly” – May 05, 2025

Utah Opera closes out its season with a rather unique and […]