MENDELSSOHN’S ITALIAN Transcend borders, cultures, and traditions in a concert that spans the globe. Your journey begins with Clarice Assad’s Baião ‘n Blues, a delightful opener that blends Brazilian rhythms with echoes of American blues. Pianist, Joyce Yang takes center stage with Grieg’s audience favorite Piano Concerto in A minor, a blend of lyrical beauty, classical form, and fiery virtuosity. The program concludes with Mendelssohn’s effervescent Italian Symphony, capturing the vibrant culture of Italy. PRE-CONCERT TALK Join Musicologist Bradley Berg and Music Director Eric Garcia (and special guests) as they guide you through the music you are about to hear, providing an enlightening look at the repertoire and composers before the performance begins. Bring your questions! Please gather inside the concert hall by the stage. Matinee Pre-Concert Talk starts at 12:45 pm (for 2:00pm Sunday)
Conductor Eric Garcia
November 8 & 9, 2025
Morrison Center
Evening Pre-Concert Talk starts at 6:15 pm (for 7:30pm Saturday)
Ages: The Morrison Center encourages you to do your research on specific titles and decide what is appropriate for you and your party before tickets are purchased.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story (1/20/26-1/20/26)
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical (1/27/26-2/1/26)
The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht (2/6/26-2/6/26)
Music of Queen! One Night Only With Live Orchestra (2/7/26-2/7/26)
Symphonic Winds & All Star Honor Band (2/9/26-2/9/26)
Tango After Dark (2/10/26-2/10/26)
Boise State Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert (2/11/26-2/11/26)
The Lion King (2/18/26-3/7/26)
Carmina Burana (3/14/26-3/15/26)
Trey Kennedy – The Relatable Tour (3/19/26-3/19/26)
The Magic of Motown (3/21/26-3/21/26)
Readings & Conversations: Robin Wall Kimmerer (3/23/26-3/23/26)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert (3/28/26-3/28/26)
Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour (4/3/26-4/3/26)
The Phil Collins Story (4/7/26-4/7/26)
Boise State Symphonic Winds & All-Campus Concert Band (4/10/26-4/10/26)
Grease (4/17/26-4/19/26)
Les Misérables (4/21/26-4/26/26)
Sailing (5/2/26-5/3/26)
Pines of Rome (5/16/26-5/17/26)
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation (5/19/26-5/21/26)
Cinderella (6/5/26-6/7/26)
Mamma Mia! (6/9/26-6/14/26)
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MJ the Musical (12/2/25-12/7/25)
Home Alone (11/29/25-11/30/25)
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis (11/26/25-11/26/25)
Stomp: Celebrating 30 Years (11/24/25-11/25/25)
A Charlie Brown Christmas (11/20/25-12/7/25)
Need A Little Christmas (11/20/25-11/23/25)
Boise State Symphonic Winds (11/16/25-11/16/25)
Boise State Annual Holiday Concert (11/14/25-11/14/25)
The World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby (11/9/25-11/9/25)
John Crist: Jokes for Humans (11/7/25-11/7/25)
Videos
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Oklahoma!
Alley Repertory Theater (12/11 - 12/28) | |
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Carmina Burana
Morrison Center (3/14 - 3/15) | |
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MJ the Musical
Morrison Center (12/2 - 12/7) | |
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Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour
Morrison Center (4/3 - 4/3) | |
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Three Dog Night
Morrison Center (1/23 - 1/23) | |
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Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour
Morrison Center (1/22 - 1/22) | |
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Mamma Mia!
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts (6/9 - 6/14) | |
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