Utah Symphony and Orion Weiss to Perform at Utah State University

LOGAN, Utah — The Caine School of the Arts will host the world-renowned Utah Symphony for a special one-night performance in Logan. The event will begin at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 in the Daines Concert Hall.

The concert will feature acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss, widely regarded as one of the most sought-after soloists in his generation of American musicians. Weiss has performed with the major American orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic.

With a warmth to his playing that reflects his personality, Weiss will perform Grieg’s only piano concerto, a playful and passionate masterpiece packed with fiery moments, gorgeous melodies and a Norwegian folk-inspired finale.

“Bringing an internationally-acclaimed performing artist like Orion Weiss into our community to perform alongside one of the finest orchestras in the nation is an amazing privilege for the Caine School of the Arts, a great model of excellence for our music students, and a real treat for our community audience,” said Nicholas Morrison, director of the Caine School of the Arts.

Several of the musicians will also work directly with students in master classes prior to the performance, Morrison said, giving them an opportunity to learn first-hand from some of the finest instrumentalists in the country.

Making her Utah Symphony debut, conductor Anja Bihlmaier will open the program with Olly Wilson’s Shango Memory, a vibrant tribute to the Nigerian god of thunder that fuses African and American musical traditions. The concert reaches its grand finale with Schumann’s “Spring” Symphony, where optimism and renewal flow through each movement.

Made possible by the Tanner Trust for Utah Universities, this aligns with the university’s land-grant philosophy as it expands access to the arts and other enriching experiences for students and the broader community.

“We are grateful to the Tanner Trust for their support that allows the Caine School to bring this world-class ensemble to the USU to work with our students and perform for the community,” Morrison said. “Their continuing support of the arts and humanities at USU is truly a gift to our community and a catalyst in fulfilling our land-grant mission.”

Tickets are free for all USU students, faculty, and staff, and only $10 for the general public. Reserve tickets by visiting the Box Office in Room L101 of the Chase Fine Arts Center or by purchasing online. For more information, visit the online calendar.