Raffaele Cipriano, director of the Washburn University string orchestra, addresses the audience before the concert begins. The orchestra performed Friday evening, March 6.

Cipriano conducts the opening piece of the evening. The concert opened with a selection from “Brook Green Suite,” a suite written by composer Gustav Holst.

Cipriano concludes a series of pieces from the concert. The concert took place at the recently constructed James Hurd Recital Hall.

The Washburn University String Orchestra plays the final musical piece of the evening titled “Lullaby for Strings.” It was written by composer George Gershwin in 1919.

Cipriano conducts the ensemble through a series of musical works. The concert theme was “Strings Across the Atlantic,” featuring works from English and American composers.

The string orchestra performs during the evening concert. The ensemble was made up of four violinists, two cellists, and one violist.

Cipriano conducts the Washburn University String Orchestra under the indigo lights of the recital hall. The hall is the newest addition to the Garvey Fine Arts Center.

Members of the orchestra acknowledge the audience following the end of the concert. The concert lasted approximately 45 minutes.