Kurt Weill:  Down in the Valley

Eric Ewazen:  Violin Concerto

Aaron Copland:  Appalachian Spring

Pre-concert Lecture by Dr. Dennis Jackson, Saturday, 6:15 PM, Sunday, 1:45 PM

The Chamber Orchestra launched its 28^th season in the Appalachian hills.

Originally composed for a 1948 radio program, Kurt Weill’s “Down in the Valley” is an all-American tale of tragic young love, while Copland’s Appalachian Spring is the quintessential depiction of life in early America.  Rising American composer Eric Ewazen’s Violin Concerto rounded out the program with its local premiere by outstanding violinist Jerilyn Jorgensen.

Weill’s “Down in the Valley” showcased young talent from the acclaimed Colorado Springs Conservatory under the leadership of Linda Weise. Virtuoso Violinist Jerilyn Jorgenson, who led the Da Vinci String Quartet in countless memorable performances in Pikes Peak Region and abroad, was featured as the soloist in the very expressive and accessible Ewazen concerto. Mr. Ewazen traveled to Colorado Springs to attend the concerts and met with audience members before and after the concert. (Program Notes) (COS Oct Program)

Jerilyn Joregensen