DYAO Presents: Art and Poetry, East Meets West

"The Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO) is proud to present 'Art & Poetry: East Meets West.' Led by DYAO Music Director Wes Kenney, the ensemble opens their season with an offering of unforgettable music.

"The program includes Antonin Dvořák's Symphony No. 6, a composition that marks the start of Dvorak’s integrative style of composition, influenced by conservatism, modernism, and the nationalism of his time. Colorado Symphony Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams is the featured soloist in Fire and Blood, a highly engaging 25-minute concerto by Michael Daugherty that draws inspiration from artwork by Diego Rivera and Frida Khalo. Symphonic Poem in 3 Notes by Tan Dun, best known for his score for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, rounds out this ambitious and thrilling program."