Peter Oundjian, guest conductor
Michelle Cann, piano
 
JOAN TOWER  Suite from Concerto for Orchestra
FLORENCE PRICE  Piano Concerto
GEORGE GERSHWIN  Rhapsody in Blue
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK  Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
 
Our Classical Series finale celebrates the “new world” and its limitless inspiration! George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue is the perfect blend of jazz and classical brilliance; its dynamic energy will raise your spirits and set your toes tapping. Czech composer Antonín Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony is one of the most popular symphonies of all time. He wrote it while living in America as a tribute to the power and majesty of American music and landscapes. Florence Price was a trailblazing composer who infused her exuberant piano concerto with African American dance melodies and rhythms, while Joan Tower’s suite bursts with bold orchestral colors.