UI Symphony Orchestra with Gabriel Kahane

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A concert bringing composers and musicians together.

The University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra will perform a suite of murder ballads by Hancher’s composer-in-residence Gabriel Kahane—and Kahane himself will join the ensemble. In addition, composer Lowell Liebermann will be in attendance to experience the U.S. premiere of his Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra Op. 142, written for and performed by UI Professor of Saxophone, Dr. Kenneth Tse, during the first half of the program.

Conducted by Kenny Lee.

PROGRAM

B. Dylan/orch. G. Kahane: The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
G. Kahane: The Trolley Problem (World Premiere Arrangement)
G. Kahane: Veda (1 Pierce Dr.) from The Ambassador
G. Kahane: Empire Liquor Mart (9172 S. Figueroa St.) from The Ambassador
Gabriel Kahane, voice and guitar

This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.

This concert is free and open to the public.

Friday, February 20, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Concert Hall | VOX 2101
93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact School of Music in advance at 319-335-1603 or music@uiowa.edu.