At its annual spring concerts March 26-27, the Orchestra at Temple Square
marked its 10th anniversary year with "A Classical Music Bouquet" dedicated to
victims of genocide and persecution.
Pieces selected by conductor Igor Gruppman evoked emotions ranging from
despair to optimism, including the world premiere of "Black Flowers: 12 Songs
for Soprano and Orchestra" by Dutch composer Josef Makin and Symphony No. 5 by Dimitry
Shostakovich.
"I cannot believe how time flies," Gruppman exclaimed to the audience
in reference to the orchestra's decennial anniversary. He congratulated the
professional musicians who, like their sister organization, the Mormon
Tabernacle Choir, perform without pay as church service. He wished them many
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