PROGRAM NOTES by Dr. Roger Miller, Professor Emeritus, University of Utah MENDELSSOHN & …UTAH? One of the most gifted musicians of all time, Felix Mendelssohn may have a special resonance with Utahns, for several reasons. Born 3 February, 1809 to Jewish parents in the old Hansa city of Hamburg, in what is now Germany, he […]
I have had a relationship with UCA for almost twenty-two years. It has grown from a casual admiration to deep appreciation and loyalty. I remember the first CD recorded in Israel, the “John Rutter Requiem”, still a favorite of mine. I remember when John T. joined the board and I soon after. I remember when […]
Why do I sing? Why do I sing? Why do I sing? See how it can take a different meaning when you change the emphasis? That is why I am going to look at this from a few different angles. Hence, this may not be the profound work of poetry, but that’s not really my style at this stage […]