Bozeman symphony orchestra
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jennah Applebaum
Bozeman Symphony Orchestra
Office: 406.585.9774 ext. 112
bozemansymphony.org
A Mesmerizing Fusion of Old and New
Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir to Present Choral Masterpieces and a World Premiere
BOZEMAN, Mont., -- The Bozeman Symphonic Choir and soprano Janai Brugger join the Orchestra for two mainstays of the sacred choral repertoire March 25 and 26 for Poulenc’s Gloria and a Funk World Premiere. Opening the performance is Grammy-nominated composer Missy Mazzoli’s inspired piece dedicated to her father, a Vietnam War soldier followed by a world premiere written by Emmy award-winning local composer, Eric Funk.
Montana-born composer Eric Funk’s Symphony No. 6 Apocalypse-Phoenix Rising mirrors the story of the mythical phoenix, a bird that renews itself from chaos. Written in 2001 as a response to the September 11th attacks, the piece is now receiving its much-anticipated world premiere. “It’s exciting for me on a number of fronts, not the least of which is that this performance will happen at home,’ says Funk. “I will be home, seated in the audience with friends, family, and townsfolk from my native Montana. It’s poignant. AND this is the first work in a five-work symphonic cycle. I love that it will happen here in Bozeman, Montana.”
Also on the program is Poulenc’s Gloria, performed by soprano Janai Brugger, the recently featured artist on the February 2023 cover of Opera News. In 2012 Brugger won the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and all three First Prizes at Operalia—the Opera Prize, the Song Prize, and the Audience Prize. She has recently performed with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Dutch National Opera. Brugger’s 2022-2023 season engagements include performances with the Metropolitan Opera of New York, Los Angeles Opera, Opera Colorado, Opera Theater of St Louis, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Bozeman Symphony Orchestra.
Performances will be held in person on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 26 at 2:30 PM, at the Willson Auditorium (404 West Main Street) in downtown Bozeman. These performances would not be possible without strong community support and sponsorship. Bozeman Symphony wishes to thank Kate Hansen, Michael and Sharon Beehler, Opportunity Bank, and The Utzinger Family, In Memory of Robert Utzinger for sponsoring this performance. Bozeman Symphony also wishes to thank Season Sponsors, Stephen Schachman and Ritva Porter.
Individual tickets are available for purchase online at bozemansymphony.org or by phone at 406-585-9774. Tickets at the door based are on availability. Adult tickets start as low as $29.00. Student-discounted tickets are available.
# # #
The Bozeman Symphony Society presents a repertoire of symphonic and choral music performed for the benefit of individuals, students, and musicians residing in south-central Montana. Performances and events include a series of classical subscription concerts, performances aimed at engaging and attracting new audiences under the umbrella of
“Bozeman Symphony Presents,” Current Commotion—an experimental music series that allows the Bozeman Symphony to be on the cutting edge of our industry, and a strong desire to launch a summertime music festival. The Bozeman Symphony has experienced tremendous growth over the last 20 years. In addition to a wide variety of orchestral programming, the Bozeman Symphony supports Far Afield, a highly accessible community outreach program, awards scholarships to promising young musicians, and provides employment and engagement opportunities for over 300 people. The Bozeman Symphony, whose history is marked by artistic excellence, has established itself as a significant cultural icon in Montana. Its future is dependent upon maintaining a skilled and motivated orchestra whose members bring symphonic music to life. For more information, visit bozemansymphony.org.