SOUTH BEND, IN — George Frideric Handel’s spark meets today’s bold new voices at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 11 with Musician Favorites: From Jennet at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Guest conductor Fernanda Lastra leads this dynamic concert, featuring Principal Oboist Jennet Ingle in the world premiere of a new concerto written especially for her!
The program opens with George Frideric Handel’s “Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” and selections from his beloved Water Music Suite No. 2, evoking the elegance and grandeur of the Baroque era. From there, the evening unfolds into a showcase of living composers whose works illuminate the diversity and creativity of today’s contemporary symphonic music scene.
Audiences will experience Spectacle of Light by Stacy Garrop, a vivid celebration of radiance and movement; Daughter of the Stars by Heather Niemi Savage, a lyrical work inspired by the beauty of the natural world; and Obertura Tanguera, homenaje a Astor Piazzolla by Argentine composer Esteban Benzecry, a fiery and rhythmically charged tribute to the tango master himself.
All This to Say, a new concerto for oboe and chamber orchestra by Kincaid Rabb, is a heartfelt work that offers a deeply personal reflection on connection, expression, and musical storytelling.
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is grateful to its Season Sponsor Jack M. Champaigne for his support of the June H. Edwards Mosaic Series.
TICKETS
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office, open Monday – Friday, Noon to 6 p.m., by phone 574-631-2800 or online at www.performingarts.nd.edu.
Dates, programs, and venues are subject to change.
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About the South Bend Symphony Orchestra
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra inspires, entertains, and unites the community through the transformative power of orchestral music. As the region’s only professional orchestra, it presents over 20 mainstage performances and nearly 70 smaller ensemble concerts each year, reaching more than 30,000 audience members annually. Deeply rooted in the Michiana region, the Symphony is dedicated to building a vibrant and connected arts community.
Recognized for its artistic excellence and organizational strength, the South Bend Symphony has earned support from the National Endowment for the Arts and numerous state and local arts agencies. It is also the proud recipient of the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County’s prestigious Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence, honoring it as the best-run nonprofit in the county.
Learn more about the South Bend Symphony Orchestra at www.southbendsymphony.org.
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About Jennet Ingle
Jennet Ingle has been Principal Oboist of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra since 2006. Jennet is a soloist at heart, joyfully taking over any stage that will have her.
As the owner and operator of Jennet Ingle Reeds, she makes and sells over two hundred handmade reeds every month. She also helps oboists with their own reed-making through her YouTube series, The Five Minute Reedmaker, her weekly online Reed Club, and her beginner course, Zero to Reedmaker.
She encourages musicians to thrive in their creative careers with her podcast, Crushing Classical, her book, The Happiest Musician, and 1:1 business and mindset coaching.
Jennet can be found on the web at www.jennetingle.com.
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About Fernanda Lastra
Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Fernanda Lastra is a passionate and creative conductor, recognized for her artistic leadership and captivating performances. Deeply committed to fostering music appreciation across all ages, she designs well-balanced programs that enrich the concert experience, guided by her belief in the power of music to unite, heal, and nurture emotional intelligence. Equally devoted to building meaningful connections within the community, she strives to create a vibrant musical legacy for future generations. Lastra is also a dedicated advocate for Latin American composers, with a special focus on preserving and promoting Argentina’s musical heritage.
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About Kincaid Rabb
Kincaid Rabb is a music-maker, writer, storyteller, pedagogue, and tyrannosaurus rex. Kincaid creates music for waders, swimmers, and divers alike, each new work an invitation to go on an adventure. A lifelong learner and advocate for continuing education, Kincaid specializes in teaching beginning composers of all ages. Kincaid writes poetry, nonfiction, short stories, fanfiction, and the occasional long-winded blog post. Kincaid holds degrees from the University of Arizona and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and their principal teachers include Douglas Harbin, Daniel Asia, Pamela Decker, Jennifer Bellor, and Jennifer Jolley.
Kincaid’s works are exclusively published by Trevco Music. Kincaid lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with their partner, their dogs, and an unreasonable amount of Magic: the Gathering cards.