The UC Davis Symphony Orchestra (UCDSO) is committed to
presenting repertoire from different periods and styles at the
highest artistic level. Members also pride themselves in
performing works by students, faculty, and visiting composers.
Established in 1959, the orchestra has performed in many cities
in Northern California, as well as in Australia, Canada, France,
French Polynesia, and Spain. As of 2013, the UCDSO has grown
to approximately 110 members and is a resident ensemble of
Jackson Hall at the Mondavi
Center.
The [violin] concerto is known for its mix of Hungarian folk
melodies, Bulgarian dance rhythms, modern microtonality and
references to Medieval and Renaissance music — including the
composer’s use of scordatura (an alternate tuning of the violin
that was used by Baroque composer H.I.F. Biber in some of his
violin sonatas).
