Join the Florida Atlantic University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Laura Joella, for the 18th Annual Dr. Eric H. Shaw Concerto and Aria Excellence in Performance Winners’ Concert on Thursday, Feb. 12, 7 pm. This inspiring evening showcases the exceptional talent of Florida Atlantic’s most accomplished student soloists, performing concerti and arias that highlight their artistry and technical brilliance. The program opens with Rossini’s Overture to La Gazza Ladra, a lively and dramatic work filled with dazzling orchestral color and theatrical flair. The evening also includes the world premiere performance of an orchestral composition by the winner of the 4th Annual Dr. Eric H. Shaw Excellence in Music Composition Award and a diverse selection of solo works to be announced.