In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Smith, Spire Music will present "Joseph Smith the Prophet" featuring full orchestra, soloists and a 150-voice choir made up of students from Brigham Young University, the University of Utah and Utah Valley State College. The concerts will be at Abravanel Hall, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m.
"Joseph Smith the Prophet" is an original work by composer Rob Gardner, who will be one of the soloists and share conducting duties with Merrill Jenson.
Tickets are $5 and are available at the Abravanel Hall and Capitol Theatre ticket offices or by calling 355-ARTS. For more information visit www.spiremusic.org.