Utah Sol Group to Offer Local Latinos Access to Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Events

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announced the creation of a new community group known as Utah Symphony Opera Latinos (Sol).

Utah Sol is a group that connects Latino classical music aficionados in the Salt Lake City community through great live music, special monthly events, and the shared experience of attending Utah Symphony and Utah Opera performances together. The group joins Utah Symphony | Utah Opera interest groups like Cadenza, for people in their "golden years", and Vivace, which organizes social outings revolving around classical music and opera for young professionals.

"The creation of Utah Sol reflects the desire of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera to recognize and embrace the Latino community in Utah; this community full of talent, energy, and desire of experiencing good music," said Utah Sol founding member Gonzalo Peña, who sings with Utah Opera Chorus.

As a child growing up in Venezuela, he and his four siblings were introduced to classical music by his father, also a singer and choir conductor. "I hope that with my participation in Utah Opera performances, and Utah Sol I can inspire other Latinos to be engaged in musical endeavors that would elevate them and help them strive for excellence, especially youth people. That is precisely what music has done for me," said Mr. Peña.

The word "sol" means sun in Spanish, and also refers to the note "G" in the musical solfège scale used in music education to teach pitch and tone - both apt metaphors for the group according to Mr. Peña. "The idea is that this group can become a bright beacon for the music among Hispanics in the state and hopefully beyond."

The "Messiah" Sing-In at Abravanel Hall on November 30 marks the first event for Utah Sol, whose members will view the dazzling holiday lights at Temple Square following the performance. The "Here Comes Santa Claus!" performance at Abravanel Hall on December 14 at 12:30 pm will provide a festive atmosphere for Utah Sol families to sit together in a reserved block of tickets and revel in the holiday classics. Special priced tickets are just $7 per ticket.

"After witnessing hundreds of our people being constantly involved in musical activities within the state, I'm thrilled to know that Utah Sol will help them be present at events of good quality music, thus enriching their lives," said Mr. Peña. " I knew that if my people could experience music of exceptional quality, their lives would be touched, just like mine has been."

Utah Sol supporting memberships are $25 for students and $50 for families or individuals. Utah Sol supporting members receive a Utah Sol membership card, a 20% discount off tickets to Utah Symphony or Utah Opera, and two Utah Sol membership stickers.

Event notices about Utah Sol will be circulated primarily by Facebook at www.Facebook.com/utahSOL. For more information visit the group's website at www.usuo.org/utahsol.

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Messiah Sing in - November 30th - 7pm

Join Utah Sol for the Messiah Sing-in on November 30th at 7pm. After the performance we will enjoy the lights at Temple Square. Call for special priced tickets of $10.00 per ticket. Utah Sol will have a block of tickets reserved for the performance.

Here Comes Santa Claus! - December 14 at 12:30 pm

Santa Claus will be at Abravanel Hall on December 14th at 12.30 pm for Here Comes Santa Claus! Utah Sol members will have a block of tickets reserved. Bring your family and friends to meet Santa Claus and enjoy festive holiday music! Special priced tickets are available for $7.00 per ticket.

About the Utah Symphony: Founded in 1940, the Utah Symphony is dedicated to providing Utah residents and visitors with great performances which engage, educate and enrich lives. Utah Symphony | Utah Opera, the orchestra's parent organization, reaches 450,000 citizens in Utah and the Intermountain region, with educational outreach programs serving more than 155,000 students annually. The orchestra presents more than 70 performances each season in Abravanel Hall, participates in the Utah Opera's four annual productions at the Capitol Theater, in addition to numerous community concerts throughout Utah and the annual outdoor summer series - the Deer Valley Music Festival -in Park City, Utah. With its many subscription, education and outreach concerts and tours, the Utah Symphony is one of the most engaged full-time orchestras in the nation. For more information visit www.utahsymphony.org.

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