Trib Talk: Utah's environmental beauty as muse in "Control"

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In addition to presenting the Beethoven masterpiece "Ode to Joy," Utah Symphony continues its commitment to contemporary classical with a new work by composer Nico Muhly.

On Monday at 12:15 p.m., Muhly and Tribune classical music critic Catherine Reese Newton join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to discuss "Control," a work inspired by Utah's environment.

Utah Symphony presents Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" and Muhly's "Control" Dec. 4 and 5 at Abravanel Hall. Tickets at arttix.org.

Watch this online video chat at sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by sending questions and comments to the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter or texting 801-609-8059.