West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Announces Reflections to feature violinist Anne Akiko Meyers on Feb. 12

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (2/3/22) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) continues its Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series with Reflections on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clay Center in Charleston.

Music Director Lawrence Loh leads the orchestra through a powerful program that begins with the WV debut of modern composer Reena Esmail’s Black Iris (#MeToo). The piece was originally composed in 2017 as a challenge to support the #MeToo movement and was recently retitled to pay homage to Georgia O’Keefe’s famous painting of the same name.

Up next on the program, guest violinist Anne Akiko Meyers takes the stage with the WVSO for a performance of Barber’s Violin Concerto. The second half showcases the full orchestra in a moving performance of the well-known Enigma Variations by Elgar.

The Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series concert on is made possible by the generous support of the Elliot Foundation and the Cecil I. Walker Charitable Trust. Tickets start at $13 and are available at wvsymphony.org, by visiting the Clay Center Box Office, or by calling 304.561.3570.

Patrons are invited to join a free talk prior to the performance to discuss the evening’s repertoire beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Clay Center performance hall.

In order to maintain the health and safety of the WVSO’s patrons, musicians, and staff, for all patrons over the age of 2, masks will be required to be worn for the duration of the concert, regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, the WVSO asks that attendees try to maintain a distance between others while in common spaces, such as the Ticketing Lobby, Grand Lobby, bathrooms, etc. The WVSO encourages all eligible individuals to get vaccinated to reduce the potential of unknowingly spreading COVID-19.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pops concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 83rd season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.

###