The Symphony will perform a new work composed by its concert master, music major Halim Beere. “This is a freely tonal work,” Ayoob said, “which combines traditional and contemporary musical elements, with interesting harmonic changes underneath melodic motifs.”

The concert will conclude with Symphony No. 1 by 20th century Danish composer Carl Nielsen, whose work is sometimes compared to his contemporary, Jean Sibelius. “This was Nielsen's first significant symphonic work,” Ayoob said. “It clearly demonstrates his independent style of composition, his mastery of construction and his melodic inspiration.”

Humboldt Symphony’s spring concert will be performed twice, on Saturday evening, April 21 at 8 PM, and Sunday afternoon, April 22, at 3 PM. Both performances will be in the Fulkerson Recital Hall on the HSU campus in Arcata. Tickets are $6 general, $2 students/seniors, free to HSU students with ID, from HSU Ticket Office (826-3928) or at the door.

Media: Arcata Eye.