MSO presents ‘Voices of the New World’
Submitted Photo Vedant Srivastava of Grand Forks will present his original composition to be performed by Minot Symphony Orchestra on Nov. 14.
Dianna Anderson
Submitted Photo Vedant Srivastava of Grand Forks will present his original composition to be performed by Minot Symphony Orchestra on Nov. 14.
Dianna Anderson
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The Minot Symphony Orchestra will present “Voices of the New World” on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University. The performance celebrates the many voices and traditions that have shaped America, featuring a blend of fresh musical perspectives and beloved orchestral masterpieces.
The concert will feature emerging North Dakota talent through the annual Young Composer Competition. This year’s winner, Vedant Srivastava, a senior at Grand Forks Red River High School, will hear his original composition, “Praestolatio,” performed by a symphony orchestra for the first time.
A multi-instrumentalist who began studying piano at age 5 and composing at age 6, Srivastava performs on trombone, guitar and double bass with school and community ensembles. His composition explores the idea of waiting and expectation through three contrasting musical moods, moving from patient anticipation to an impatient fanfare and finally to a hopeful conclusion. Vedant was recently named the Fargo Moorhead Symphony Orchestra's first place winner of its 45th Annual Young Artists Solo Competition and will be a featured performer on trombone with the FMSO on Jan. 16 and 17.
Minot Symphony's principal pianist, Dr. Dianna Anderson, will be featured in “Caracoles” by MSO Music Director Efrain Amaya. Anderson has been a faculty member at Minot State University since 2003, where she teaches pianists of all levels and performs throughout the region as a soloist and collaborator. Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” will bring the words and legacy of Abraham Lincoln to life through music and narration by J. Davis, co-owner of Hometown Radio Group.
The program concludes with Antonin Dvorak’s iconic “Symphony No. 9, From the New World,” one of the most recognizable works in classical music. Written during Dvorak’s time in America in the 1890s, the symphony reflects his fascination with American musical traditions, including spirituals and Native American-inspired melodies. Its sweeping themes, dramatic energy and unforgettable second-movement melody capture a sense of discovery, longing and possibility that continues to resonate with audiences today.
The next stop on the symphony's Season 101 is “An American Road Trip is Holiday Magic” on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 3 p.m., two performances featuring area choirs and a blend of holiday classics and festive favorites.
Tickets are available at www.minotsymphony.com or through the box office at 858-4228.