Corigliano's Symphony No. 3, "Circus Maximus" • UMD Wind Orchestra

UMD Wind Orchestra February Concert - February 2026

Corigliano's Symphony No. 3, "Circus Maximus" • UMD Wind Orchestra

Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | School of Music | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Saturday, February 28, 2026 - February 28, 2026 Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

About the Event

Michael Votta, Jr., music director
Jonathan Bisesi, percussion

Chariot races, hunts and battles—these are some of the events that entertained nearly 300,000 spectators at the Circus Maximus. This feat of the ancient Rome empire, the largest arena in the world, served as a grand and raucous center of entertainment. John Corigliano’s Symphony No. 3, “Circus Maximus,” is a reflection of its namesake, embodying the grandeur of the colosseum while simultaneously comparing it to humanity’s current need for constant entertainment. Movements of the symphony move between modern city soundscapes and the noises of the circus, all swirling towards the work’s bombastic conclusion.

This performance will also feature Richard Strauss’ Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des Johanniter-Ordens and Joseph Schwantner’s Fast Track: Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble, featuring Lecturer Jonathan Bisesi.

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Program

Richard Strauss: Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des Johanniter-Ordens
Joesph Schwantner: Fast Track: Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble

Intermission

John Corigliano: Symphony No. 3, "Circus Maximus"

About the UMD Wind Orchestra

Led by Michael Votta, Jr., UMWO is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. This season’s engaging performances will feature faculty soloists, commissions and masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Regular: $30

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Students & Youth: $10

Event Dates

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - February 28, 2026

Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 8:00 pm

02/28/26 20:00:00 02/28/26 22:00:00 America/New_York Corigliano's Symphony No. 3, "Circus Maximus" • UMD Wind Orchestra
About the Event
Michael Votta, Jr., music director
Jonathan Bisesi, percussion
Chariot races, hunts and battles—these are some of the events that entertained nearly 300,000 spectators at the Circus Maximus. This feat of the ancient Rome empire, the largest arena in the world, served as a grand and raucous center of entertainment. John Corigliano’s Symphony No. 3, “Circus Maximus,” is a reflection of its namesake, embodying the grandeur of the colosseum while simultaneously comparing it to humanity’s current need for constant entertainment. Movements of the symphony move between modern city soundscapes and the noises of the circus, all swirling towards the work’s bombastic conclusion.
This performance will also feature Richard Strauss’ Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des Johanniter-Ordens and Joseph Schwantner’s Fast Track: Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble, featuring Lecturer Jonathan Bisesi.
View Program Book
Program
Richard Strauss: Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des Johanniter-Ordens
Joesph Schwantner: Fast Track: Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble
Intermission
John Corigliano: Symphony No. 3, "Circus Maximus"
About the UMD Wind Orchestra
Led by Michael Votta, Jr., UMWO is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. This season’s engaging performances will feature faculty soloists, commissions and masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 8:00 pm

02/28/26 20:00:00 02/28/26 22:00:00 America/New_York Corigliano's Symphony No. 3, "Circus Maximus" • UMD Wind Orchestra
About the Event
Michael Votta, Jr., music director
Jonathan Bisesi, percussion
Chariot races, hunts and battles—these are some of the events that entertained nearly 300,000 spectators at the Circus Maximus. This feat of the ancient Rome empire, the largest arena in the world, served as a grand and raucous center of entertainment. John Corigliano’s Symphony No. 3, “Circus Maximus,” is a reflection of its namesake, embodying the grandeur of the colosseum while simultaneously comparing it to humanity’s current need for constant entertainment. Movements of the symphony move between modern city soundscapes and the noises of the circus, all swirling towards the work’s bombastic conclusion.
This performance will also feature Richard Strauss’ Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des Johanniter-Ordens and Joseph Schwantner’s Fast Track: Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble, featuring Lecturer Jonathan Bisesi.
View Program Book
Program
Richard Strauss: Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des Johanniter-Ordens
Joesph Schwantner: Fast Track: Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble
Intermission
John Corigliano: Symphony No. 3, "Circus Maximus"
About the UMD Wind Orchestra
Led by Michael Votta, Jr., UMWO is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. This season’s engaging performances will feature faculty soloists, commissions and masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 8:00pm

Mozart's Symphony No. 39: UMD Symphony Orchestra

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Corigliano's Symphony No. 3, "Circus Maximus" • UMD Wind Orchestra