Four Extractions of Water Musick (Duration: 25 minutes)
George Frideric Handel, Arr. by Alex Prior
1 – Sarabande in G
2 – Overture in F
3 – Hornpipe in F
4 – Rigaudon in G
4.5 – Remembrance of a Sarabande (in G)
Trumpet Concerto in F minor (Duration: 16 minutes)
Oskar Böhme
Bryce Schmidt, Trumpet
Intermission
Symphony No. 3 (Duration: 32 minutes)
Robert Schumann
"Majestic Horizons" invites you into music shaped by imagination, storytelling, and bold artistic vision. The evening opens with Alex Prior’s performance version of Handel’s Water Music, returning the piece to the spirit of its original royal celebration. Drawing directly from Handel’s material, Prior reshapes the sequence and orchestral color into a single narrative designed for modern instruments, recapturing the sense of scale and theatrical energy that first made the work so striking.
Eugene Symphony Principal Trumpet Bryce Schmidt takes center stage for Oskar Böhme’s Trumpet Concerto, a virtuosic showcase of brilliance and expressive power. The program concludes with Schumann’s Symphony No. 3, the “Rhenish,” a sweeping and uplifting tribute to the beauty and character of the Rhine River. Together, these works offer a vivid musical journey filled with momentum, color, and moments of awe best experienced live.
Tickets start at $22 with $10 student/youth tickets.
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Program books will be available at the concert. In the meantime, you’re welcome to preview the digital version.
Go Behind the Music
Go behind the scenes with Music Director Alex Prior and Executive Director Dave Moss as they explore the ideas shaping the April 23 program. From Prior’s imaginative reworking of Handel’s Water Music to the emotional depth of Schumann’s Symphony No. 3, the conversation offers insight into how great music comes alive in today’s concert hall. It’s thoughtful, candid, and full of moments that will deepen your listening experience.
Listen on Spotify, watch on YouTube, or join the pre-concert talk in person at 6:30pm on April 23 in the Soreng Theater. Doors open at 6:00pm.
The Artists
Alex Prior
Conductor
Robert Schumann
Composer
Bryce Schmidt
Trumpet Soloist
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Born in Salem Oregon, trumpet player Bryce Schmidt was a distinct musical talent from a young age. As a teen, Schmidt received early recognition from the music community winning the National Trumpet Competition's High School Soloist division in 2006. Bryce continued his musical studies earning a Bachelor's and two Master's degrees under the tutelage of Bill Campbell at the University of Michigan. Bryce's artistry then earned him the James Stamp Trumpet Scholarship while working on a Graduate Certificate at the University of Southern California under the guidance of Los Angeles Philharmonic trumpeters Boyde Hood and Thomas Hooten.
Finishing his formal studies in 2017, Bryce quickly began making a name for himself in the freelance community. Having already played as a guest performer with the Detroit Symphony and Ann Arbor Symphony, Bryce has played in Los Angeles with the Downey Symphony, guest principal with the American Youth Symphony, Hans Zimmer Live, and has served as a sub musician with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Mr. Schmidt is also an active recording artist, performing on music for film and television. He can be heard on Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, A Wrinkle in Time, as well as the critically acclaimed Paramount film A Quiet Place. Bryce's television credits include Marvel: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Empire, Dynasty and Cobra Kai.
In addition to his busy performing schedule, Mr. Schmidt also maintains a studio of private students. As a clinician, Bryce has worked with students at every level, including but not limited to middle school, high school, and university aged musicians. As a performer in so many facets, Schmidt unique perspective allows him to be a versatile and agile educator.
In his spare time, Bryce enjoys working out, reading, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing with his girlfriend and their dog, Stella.
George Frideric Handel
Composer