Flint Symphony Orchestra
Enrique Diemecke, music director & conductor
Juan Riveros, harp
Paul Dukas, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Claude Debussy, Danses sacrée et profane (Sacred and Profane Dances)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F Major, op. 68 (Pastoral Symphony)
Debussy’s Sacred and Profane Dances is one of the most frequently played and best-loved pieces for harp, and Juan Riveros will breathe new life into this staple of any harpist’s repertoire. Performed alongside Dukas’ whimsical The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, the program pairs the sacred and supernatural with the inspiration of the natural world. Prepare to embrace a transformation—like that of springtime — that will leave you nostalgic and invigorated.
Where have I heard this before?
If you had flashbacks of dancing mops and buckets and Mickey mouse in a wizard’s cap, you are on the right track! The Sorcerer’s Apprentice was made especially popular in Disney’s 1940 animated concert film, Fantasia.
The same film used Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, adding a Greco-Roman mythological component, including centaurs, a celebration for the god Bacchus, and a storm created by an enraged Zeus.
Inside the Music • 6:30pm
Title: Fantasie en Français (Fantasy in French)
Guest Speaker: Catherine McMichael, composer/pianist, owner of Camellia Music
Juan Riveros, harp
Juan Riveros is one of a new generation of harpists bridging a variety of styles and artistic avenues, building audiences and fostering innovative appreciation for an instrument with ancient and diverse traditions. A seasoned soloist, Riveros’ experience includes performances at the Rio Harp Festival (2023 and 2024), São Paulo Harp Festival, various solo recitals through the American Harp Society’s Winner’s Outreach Program, and the 2019 and 2022 USA International Harp Competitions. Accolades include Award Winner in the 2022 Lyon & Healy Awards, Outstanding Instrumentalist in Harp at the 2022 and 2023 Sphinx SOPA Competitions, Award Winner in the 2020 Anne Adams Awards Competition, Third Prize in the Young Professional Division of the 2019 American Harp Society National Competition, and Grand Prize in the Lewisville Lake International Concerto Competition.
Riveros recently won the Detroit Opera’s Principal Harp audition and will be joining the orchestra in the 25/26 season. Additional orchestral experience includes performances as Guest Principal Harp with the Cleveland, Atlanta, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestras and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as Guest Harp with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Louisville Orchestra.
In addition to an active performance career, Riveros is currently the Instructor of Harp at Michigan State University and maintains a private studio of international students. In his instruction, Riveros is devoted to crafting constructive approaches to harp pedagogy and music theory fundamentals. Prior teaching experience includes teaching undergraduate sections of music theory at the Cleveland Institute of Music and University of Michigan. His research interests focus on providing accessible resources regarding the performance practice and repertoire of the harp (especially repertoire and traditions of Latin American origin), and music theory pedagogy. Riveros currently serves as the Diversity Coordinator for the American Harp Society (AHS) and as a Co-Chair for the IDEA Committee. Riveros holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Harp Performance and Music Theory from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with Yolanda Kondonassis, and is currently a Candidate for a Ph.D. in Music Theory from the University of Michigan.
Title Sponsors
Phyllis Schroeder in memory of Dr. Paul Schroeder
Supporting Sponsors
Xcelerated IT Strategies
David & Heide Wharton
ASL Sponsor
Age recommendation: No one under 5 admitted (including babes in arms)
Runtime: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Including intermission
Sensory warning: Full band and loud volume.
Genesee County residents receive 30% off – discount applied at checkout.
Tickets start at $18 (plus fees)
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Age Recommendations
No one under 5 admitted (including babes in arms).
All patrons regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the venue.
Regardless of age, disruptive patrons will be asked to leave.
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Photography
No photography or videography is allowed during this performance.
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Walkers & Wheelchairs
Due to (firecode), wheelchairs and walkers are only allowed in the accessible seating area and cannot be parked in the aisles.
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Accessible seating
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No re-entry
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Familiarization Tours
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Program Content
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