Music has the remarkable power to paint vivid images in our imagination, and Pictures in Music explores that connection between sound and visual storytelling.

The program opens with Carlos Simon’s The Block, a vibrant and rhythmic work that captures the energy and spirit of everyday life in a New York neighborhood. With driving percussion and colorful orchestration, Simon creates a musical snapshot of community and culture.

Acclaimed violinist Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu joins the Missoula Symphony for Korngold’s lush and cinematic Violin Concerto in D Major. Written by the famed Hollywood film composer, the concerto is filled with sweeping melodies, dazzling virtuosity, and rich romantic textures.

The concert concludes with Mussorgsky’s monumental Pictures at an Exhibition. Inspired by a gallery of paintings, this beloved masterpiece transforms visual art into a breathtaking orchestral journey.

Join us for an evening where music becomes art and imagination comes vividly to life.