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Sinfonia da Camera: Spellbound
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Where: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801 — Urbana, IL
Price: Free
Drawing on themes of magic, ritual, and transformation, this program brings together a series of vividly imaginative works that showcase the orchestra's expressive range. Dukas's The Sorcerer's Apprentice opens with playful virtuosity and narrative flair, while Bizet's Habanera introduces a sultry, vocal presence featuring contralto Marissa Simmons. Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, featuring guitarist Alejandro Sanchez Portuguez, provides a lyrical and deeply expressive centerpiece, blending intimacy with orchestral color. The ritualistic intensity of de Falla's El amor brujo deepens the program's sense of atmosphere and mysticism. The evening concludes with Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain, a work of unbridled energy and supernatural drama. Together, these pieces create a compelling arc, moving from charm to enchantment to a powerful and electrifying conclusion. Program: Paul Dukas: The Sorcerer's Apprentice Georges Bizet: "Habanera" from Carmen Marissa Simmons, contralto Joaquin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez Alejandro Sanchez Portuguez, guitar Manuel de Falla: El amor brujo Marissa Simmons, contralto Modest Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
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