Eternal City: Pines of Rome
Saturday, April 10, 2027 – 7:30PM
Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
CONCERT PROGRAM:
Richard Wagner – Siegfried Act II: Forest Murmurs
William Grant Still – The American Scene: A Mountain, a Memorial, and a Song (Suite 5)
Ralph Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending: Romance for Violin & Orchestra with SoNA Concertmaster Winona Fifield
Dobrinka Tabakova – Orpheus’ Comet
Ottorino Respighi – Pines of Rome
Full Season Subscriptions: Starting at $195
Sampler Subscriptions: Starting at $114
Single Tickets: $42, $54, $65
Akiko Fujimoto, SoNA Music Director
Journey through forests, fields, and the grandeur of Rome in a concert inspired by the natural world. Wagner's Forest Murmurs evokes the magic of the woodland, while William Grant Still's American Scene paints a vivid musical portrait of the American landscape. SoNA Concertmaster Winona Fifield shines in Vaughan Williams' beloved The Lark Ascending before Respighi's spectacular Pines of Rome brings the season to a thrilling close.
About Akiko Fujimoto:
Akiko Fujimoto is Music Director of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) and Music Director of the Mid-Texas Symphony. Known for evoking dynamic performances, she has earned praise for her “powerhouse performance” from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Previously Associate Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra, Fujimoto worked closely with Music Director Osmo Vänskä and conducted a wide range of orchestral, pops, and educational programs. She has also served as a cover conductor with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Esa-Pekka Salonen, Zubin Mehta, and Susanna Mälkki.
Fujimoto has guest conducted orchestras across the United States, including the San Francisco Symphony, National Symphony, Houston Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Hawai’i Symphony, and the Florida Orchestra. Prior to her time in Minnesota, she held titled conducting positions with the San Antonio Symphony and Virginia Symphony.
Inside the Music
Listen, see, learn, and experience the music to the fullest! Go Inside the Music to get a 360-degree view of the upcoming Eternal City: Pines of Rome concert and the creatives who bring the music to life in advance of the show – including artist interviews, program notes, recordings, and the best places to get a bite or drink before and after the show.
Concert sponsor to be announced