An American Musical Journey
Experience the beauty, spirit, and rich musical heritage of America in this captivating orchestral performance. Featuring works by five celebrated American composers, this concert explores the many voices and traditions that have shaped our nation’s musical identity.
Aaron Copland’s haunting Quiet City opens a program filled with emotion and imagination. Arthur Foote’s A Night Piece offers a lyrical moment of reflection, while George Walker’s Lyric for Strings delivers a deeply moving expression of beauty and tenderness. William Grant Still’s Ennanga brings vibrant textures and African-inspired musical traditions to the stage.
The concert concludes with Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring, performed in its original intimate orchestration. Celebrating the optimism, simplicity, and pioneering spirit of America, this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece remains one of the most treasured works in American classical music.
Join us for a journey through America’s extraordinary cultural landscape.
Program subject to change.