Event Schedule
Date: May 17, 2025
Day: Saturday
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ticket information: No tickets needed; free admission
Parking information:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/feature/templesquare/directions-and-parking/temple-square-events?lang=eng
Location of event: Tabernacle
Information about the event
The exotic and colorful world of Zoltán Kodály’s “Peacock Variations” is brought to life by the Lyceum Philharmonic, along with Tchaikovsky’s thunderous Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by Ramona Andersen; Shostakovich’s revolutionary Cello Concerto No. 1, performed by Dallin Morgan; and Khachaturian’s intoxicating “Waltz” from Masquerade, conducted by Samuel Abramson. Don’t miss the climactic finale to the Lyceum Philharmonic’s 2024–25 season.
Lyceum Philharmonic at American Heritage School, led by Kayson Brown, is one of the most comprehensive and awarded youth orchestras of its kind in the nation. With a focus on faith, patriotism, and excellence, the youth of the orchestra learn to “love music more” through musical service, meaningful media, and inspiring events. Featured on PBS with The Piano Guys, recorded for SONY Masterworks, and winner of the Best of State award for the past 16 years, Lyceum Philharmonic inspires youth of all ages and abilities. These accomplished musicians come from schools across Utah to participate in one of 12 audition-only ensembles at American Heritage School campuses in downtown Salt Lake City and American Fork. Lyceum Philharmonic has reached the top of the Billboard charts on multiple albums. The Lyceum Hilharmonic’s most recent album, Counting Christmas Blessings, was released last November and is available on all streaming platforms. See LyceumPhilharmonic.com for its latest videos, streams, and concerts.
Kayson Brown is a conductor, composer, and educator whose passionate purpose is to inspire audiences and the musicians he directs. With a deep love of music that permeates every aspect of his work, Kayson has built one of the largest and most comprehensive youth orchestra programs in the country. As the founder of the Lyceum Music Festival and the director of the Lyceum Orchestras Program at American Heritage School, Kayson’s efforts are driven by his belief in the transformative power of music and his dedication to helping musicians reach their divine potential. Kayson consistently connects talented youth with their professional counterparts, creating opportunities for them to perform at the highest levels and inspiring them to pursue a lifelong love of music. His leadership has resulted in a program known for producing exceptional musical talent and attracting large, engaged audiences to life-changing events and meaningful media. Kayson has produced, conducted, orchestrated, and arranged numerous albums that have topped the Classical Billboard charts, garnering millions of views and streams annually. Kayson holds a master’s degree in orchestral conducting from Brigham Young University, where he also served as conducting and cello faculty. He earned a bachelor’s degree in cello performance from the University of Utah and is the creator of Learn2PlayCello.com, one of the leading online resources for cello instruction. Kayson’s decades of experience conducting dozens of symphony orchestras—including professional, university, community, and educational ensembles—have made him a recognized leader in the field of music education. He has received multiple awards from Best of State–Utah and the American String Teachers Association. Through all his work, Kayson remains dedicated to cultivating a love for music, faith, and patriotism that extends far beyond the concert hall.