KU Symphony Orchestra presents first concert of the season

LAWRENCE - The University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra will present its first concert of the 2013-2014 season at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Lied Center of Kansas.

The concert, conducted by David Neely, KU director of orchestral activities, will begin with Verdi’s Sicilian Vespers overture followed by Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1, featuring new assistant professor of violin, Véronique Mathieu. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.

“I am particularly excited about this upcoming concert,” said David Neely. “Our soloist is marvelous, the music is spectacular, and the students are working with a level of dedication that makes me proud to be a Jayhawk. You’ll not want to miss this performance.”

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children, seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased at the Lied Center Ticket Office, by phone at 785-864-2787 or online at www.lied.ku.edu».

For more information about David Neely visit: http://music.ku.edu/david-neely
For more information about Véronique Mathieu visit: http://music.ku.edu/véronique-mathieu

For more information, contact the KU School of Music at 785-864-3436 or visit www.music.ku.edu.