The theme of this recital is centered around nature, with the composers and pieces drawing inspiration from the wide beauty and interactions of nature. The program features  Sérénade Aux Étoiles by Cécile Chaminade,  Lied by Toshio Hosokawa, Landscape with Birds (Ainavas ar putniem) by Pēteris Vasks, Mimic by Nicole Chamberlain, Deep Blue by Ian Clarke, and A Day in the Forest of Dreams by Billy Childs. 

Amanda Yo is a fourth-year student from McLean, Virginia, pursuing degrees in Music and Physics. She began playing flute at 10 years old at a local band camp, quickly falling in love with all the flute had to offer. In high school, she competed and participated in District Band, Senior Regional Orchestra, and All-State on flute and piccolo. At UVA, she has been studying flute under Dr. Kelly Sulick. She has been involved in the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra and a woodwind chamber group. In 2022 and 2023, she was selected as one of the winners of the 3rd and 5th Annual UVA Flute Forum Collegiate Competition. In 2023, she was selected as a Miller Arts Scholar and has served on the executive board for the past two years. Through the Miller Arts Scholar Program, she has received the third year award, allowing for the funding of a piccolo. In the broader community, Amanda is the Head Program Director for Creativity and the Arts under Madison House. Upon graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in Medicine.