At its annual spring concerts March 26-27, the Orchestra at Temple Square marked its 10th anniversary year with "A Classical Music Bouquet" dedicated to victims of genocide and persecution.

Pieces selected by conductor Igor Gruppman evoked emotions ranging from despair to optimism, including the world premiere of "Black Flowers: 12 Songs for Soprano and Orchestra" by Dutch composer Josef Makin and Symphony No. 5 by Dimitry Shostakovich.

"I cannot believe how time flies," Gruppman exclaimed to the audience in reference to the orchestra's decennial anniversary. He congratulated the professional musicians who, like their sister organization, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, perform without pay as church service. He wished them many more years.



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