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Selections from Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition”

A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Visuals by Adrian Wyard.

Pictures at an Exhibition
Written by Modest Mussorgsky and Maurice Joseph Ravel
Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. / Hawkes & Son (London) Ltd.
By arrangement with Concord

Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Tale of the Kalendar Prince” from Scheherazade and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Tale of the Kalendar Prince” from Scheherazade and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

SDSO Performance – March 7, 2020

Selections from Holst’s “The Planets”

A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections from the SDSO’s 2015 performance of Holst’s The Planets with visuals by Adrian Wyard.

Selections from Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite” and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with Midori – Part 2

A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections from Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite” and the part 1 of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with soloist Midori.

Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with Midori – Part 1

A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections from Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” and the part 1 of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with soloist Midori.

Happy 125th Birthday, South Dakota

A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections of Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony from the October 4, 2014 performance of Happy 125th Birthday, South Dakota.

SDSO Performance – March 19 & 20, 2016

Here is a gift for you from the musicians of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. It is one response to the multiple crises in our country and world, and we hope it will be as meaningful for you as it is for us. #SDSOatHome

SDSO musicians perform Georg Philipp Telemann’s “Tafelmusik” Quartet in D minor. Featuring Principal Flute William Cedeño Torres, Principal Cello Robert Erhard, Principal Bassoon John Tomkins, and Principal Oboe Jeffrey Paul. Enjoy! #SDSOatHome

The Dakota String Quartet perform pieces from Bach, Gershwin, and Arlen for your enjoyment!  #SDSOatHome

SDSO violinist Christine Egan performs Bach’s Partita No.2 – Allemanda. Enjoy! #SDSOatHome

Treat yourself to parts 1 and 2 of Joseph Haydn’s Divertimento in E flat major! #SDSOatHome

Ioana Galu, one of the newest members of the SDSO, an Assistant Professor of Violin at the University of South Dakota, and a member of the Rawlins Piano Trio, performs from home the violin cover for “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg. #SDSOatHome

Pictures at an Exhibition
Written by Modest Mussorgsky and Maurice Joseph Ravel
Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. / Hawkes & Son (London) Ltd.
By arrangement with Concord

SDSO Principal Clarinet Christopher Hill and Principal Oboe Jeffrey Paul (on piano) perform “Snap Happy” by James Koudelka. Enjoy! #SDSOatHome

Enjoy this musical wrap up to the week with KELOLAND Living’s Friday Refrain, featuring SDSO Principal Clarinet Christopher Hill and Principal Bassoon John Tomkins.

SDSO concertmaster Doosook Kim and Principal Viola Yi-Chun Lin perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Horn Duet K487 No. 2 – Menuetto. #SDSOatHome

SDSO concertmaster Doosook Kim would like to share a special performance of Ave Maria. Please enjoy, and stay safe! #SDSOatHome

SDSO Principal Horn, Daniel Kitchens plays Gallay’s “Prelude No. 35” as part of our SDSO@Home Series. #SDSOatHome

Dan Kitchens, Principal Horn with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, performs selections from Richard Strauss’ “An Alpine Symphony.” #SDSOatHome

SDSO Principal Viola Yi-Chun Lin performs four parts of Rhiannon Giddens’ “At the Purchaser’s Option with variations.” Enjoy watching this engaging performance! #SDSOatHome

SDSO Principal Violin II Magdalena Modzelewska and Principal Cello Robert Erhard perform “The Wounded Hussar” by Turloug O’Carolan (1670 – 1738). #SDSOatHome

Mark Nelson, SDSO Principal Trumpet, presents the hymn, “I Sing the Mighty Power of God.” Enjoy! #SDSOatHome

Mark Nelson, Principal Trumpet of the SDSO, shares a performance with all of you: Nocturne from Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” While it may have been originally written for french horn, Mark says, “It’s a great melody and I really like it!” #SDSOatHome

Enjoy these Celtic music performances from our SDSO musicians! Featuring Jeffrey Paul on the Irish penny whistle, Magdalena Modzelewska on the violin, and John Pennington on the bodhrán. #SDSOatHome

Enjoy a bit of positivity this morning as SDSO principal oboe Jeffrey Paul performs both parts in Ferling’s Duet Op.13, No.1. #SDSOatHome

SDSO’s Principal Bassoon, John Tomkins, talks about circular breathing.

The SDSO’s Principal Cello, Robbie Erhard, shares bowing exercises that help with strength and suppleness of the right hand.

The SDSO’s Concertmaster, Doosook Kim, teaches us about parts of the violins and technique.

The SDSO’s Principal Clarinet, Chris Hill, talks clarinet basics for clarinet players who are looking to improve their skills.

The SDSO’s Principal Horn, Daniel Kitchens, gives us an introduction to the horn and some fun facts about its history.

The SDSO’s Principal Viola, Yi-Chun Lin, talks about bow basics.

The SDSO’s Principal Viola, Yi-Chun Lin, talks about string crossing technique.

The SDSO’s Principal Second Violin, Magdalena Modzelewska, shows us how sound is made on the violin.

The SDSO’s Principal Second Violin, Magdalena Modzelewska, gives a master class on proper posture.

Episode 1- Arrest & Betrayal

In this episode, novelist and pastor J. Mark Bertrand joins SDSO music director Delta David Gier in an exploration of Part 1 of Bach’s St John Passion.

Episode 2 – Trial & Tribulation

This episode covers events found in John 18.28-19.17, principally the trial of Jesus before the Roman procurator Pontius Pilate.

Episode 3 – It Is Finished

This episode covers events recounted in John 19.18-30. David and Mark talk to musicologist Marcel Zwitser about Bach’s Bible, as well as the conclusions we can draw from his choice of texts.

Episode 4 – Dissolve, My Heart

In the final episode, covering the narrative from John 19.30-42, Mark and David reflect on the final movements of Bach’s St John Passion. The music asks the question, “How should I respond to the death of Christ?”

Bonus Episode with Dr. Marcel Zwitser

This episode includes our entire interview with musicologist Dr. Marcel Zwitser about Bach’s Bible and the artistry of the St John Passion.