USU Symphony Orchestra to Explore Mozart's Genius Through 2 Symphonies

LOGAN, Utah — The USU Symphony Orchestra will explore what makes Mozart’s music so extraordinary by performing two of his most celebrated symphonies, No. 25 and No. 29. The concert demonstration will start at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Daines Concert Hall.

“The name Mozart is synonymous with genius,” said Orchestra Director Daniel “Alfred” Wachs. “Mozart composed music that is appreciated by everyone from the connoisseur to the layman.”

Mozart’s ability to write music for both the “short-eared” and “long-eared,” as he once described, has solidified his timeless reputation. This performance promises to reveal the techniques that define his music, offering audiences both inspiration and deeper insight. “To try and explain Mozart is to limit him,” said Albert Einstein, a devoted Mozart admirer.

This concert aims not to explain but to celebrate Mozart, giving listeners a deeper appreciation of his unparalleled artistry.

“Mozart is more than a musical icon — his compositions are some of the ‘healthiest’ for performers and listeners alike,” Wachs said. “Recognized for their cognitive benefits and popularized by the ‘Baby Mozart’ phenomenon, his works provide a perfect gateway into the classical style.”

For the USU Symphony Orchestra, this performance marks a transition from the season’s opening concert of American music to the timeless foundations of classical tradition.

Join the USU Symphony Orchestra for an evening of remarkable music, thoughtful demonstration, and the timeless genius of Mozart. Purchase tickets online or at the CCA Box Office located in the Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center. For more information, visit the online calendar.