Now a year from the fires that devastated the North State, this program exemplifies the resilience of our communities and hope for the future. Chicago Symphony clarinetist John Yeh takes us to the heart of Copland's lyrical and jazzy Clarinet Concerto. Concluding the evening is the powerfully expressive Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis by Ralph Vaughan Williams, a work saturated with endless melody and bountiful optimism.

MENDELSSOHN String Symphony No. 7

COPLAND Clarinet Conceerto

GRENFELL Concerto for clarinet, cello, double bass and string orchestra

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis

Guest Artists: John Yeh, clarinet; Carol Jacobson, cello; Michael Schwagerus, double bass

Scott Seaton conducts

Free pre concert talk one hour before the performance

Purchase tickets the the University Box Office in person or by calling 530 898-6333