Songs of Travel: Spring Concert Series

Come hear our 'Songs of Travel' Spring Concert Series!

Throughout history, travel has served as a vital human pursuit that fosters scientific discovery, cultural exchange, and personal growth.

This musical program mirrors that journey, using diverse compositions—from the Italian "Funiculi-Funicula" to the nationalistic fervor of Sibelius’s Finlandia and the rhythmic textures of Korean, British, and Mexican folk traditions—to evoke a sense of global exploration.

By concluding with David Maslanka’s reflective tone poem 'Traveler', the performance shifts from external sightseeing to internal self-reflection, ultimately positioning the listener as the "traveler" who must find personal meaning in these collective sonic experiences.