Beats & Beethoven

Viet Cuong's unique percussion concerto is devoted to finding unexpected ways to breathe new life into traditional ideas, similar to renewable energy initiatives. Theodore Wiprud's violin concerto contemplates how we are coping with the Earth's changing climate and humanity's ingenuity and compassion for each other and our planet.  Two innovative new pieces matched with the innovative Beethoven.

Concerto for Violin No. 2 "on the brink" by Theodore Wiprud is made possible thanks to the participation of The Climate Music Project.  Learn more about The Climate Music Project HERE.

Starting at 6pm, a pre-concert public education event will take place in the Washington Pavilion lobby with area organizations, plus, select students from USD will display poster presentations of their relevant research. From habitat studies of the Missouri River to comparisons of environmental policy, come and see what the best and brightest are contributing to this conversation! Also joined by the Sioux Falls Sustainability Coalition, with information on how to get involved locally.

This concert is generously sponsored by 
Bob & Rita Elmen Family Foundation

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