Conservatory Orchestra

The UMKC Conservatory Orchestra worked especially hard for last week's concert. The concert was Friday night at White Hall and was part of the Ensemble Series. Directing the concert was Robert Olson, music director and conductor. The show started off with "Overture to Candide," by Leionard Bernstein, followed by "Variations on a Theme of J. Haydn," by Johannes Brahms. The second piece was led by Christopher Kelts, assistant conductor.

After intermission the audience was treated to the 1947 version of "Petrouchka," by Igor Stravinsky. The piece is very difficult and was performed quite well with only one noticeable mistake. All in all, it was a wonderful performance.