Tagged: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra

Arts
5:44 pm
Fri September 28, 2012

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra produces season's first concert Saturday

The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra in Casper kicks off the season with a concert on Saturday.

Music Director Matthew Savery says they’ll be playing Paul Hindeman’s Symphonic Metamorphosis and a piece by an American composer named James Beckel, called Toccata for Orchestra.

“Both pieces are similar in that they’re really like concertos for orchestra – they really show of the virtuosic capabilities of an orchestra,” Savery said.

Later in the season, the orchestra will be collaborating with the Eugene Ballet Company to perform the ballet Swan Lake.

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Best of Wyoming
10:41 am
Thu March 1, 2012

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra - Casper

The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra began in 1920 but did not incorporate until the 1940’s. “Musicians always find other musicians to play, and back in the 20’s they traveled long distances on dirt roads to play together” according to WSO Executive Director, Kate Tiernan. This year marks their 62nd concert season!

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