Humboldt Symphony: Catch Them If You Can

For its last performances of the season, the Humboldt Symphony presents an eclectic program that includes an upbeat John Williams film score, a Wagner prelude, a Donizetti aria, a 20th century symphony and a new work for orchestra, featuring HSU students and faculty in prominent roles.

“Escapades,” a suite by John Williams from the Steven Spielberg movie, “Catch Me If You Can” features HSU Music faculty members Virginia Ryder on alto saxophone and Shao Way Wu on bass, with music major Jonathan Kipp on vibes. “The music captures the nervous energy of the movie,” Humboldt Symphony conductor Kenneth Ayoob observed. “It features signature stylistic elements of John Williams, with a few twists and a jazz feel.” [continued after photo.]