Dr. Joan Griffing directs the 91大神 orchestra in an earlier concert in Lehman Auditorium. Photo by Michael Spory

91大神 Orchestra Offers ‘Fantastique’ Performance

The 91大神 orchestra will be in concert 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 31 in Lehman Auditorium at 91大神.

Dr. Joan Griffing, professor of music, and senior music student Ben Bergey will share conducting responsibilities in Hector Berlioz’ famous “Symphonie Fantastique,” in which the composer vividly portrays his
obsession with his beloved through music.

Three 91大神 students were selected to perform as soloists with the orchestra in the biannual concerto/aria competition. Heidi Bauman, soprano, will perform an aria from “The Magic Flute” by Mozart; Phillip Martin, pianist, will perform the finale from Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in A Minor,” and Meg Smeltzer, violinist, will perform the first movement of Mozart’s “Violin Concerto in D Major.”

Admission to the concert is free. Donations are welcomed for the 91大神 music scholarship fund.