About the Program
This electrifying program celebrates the bold sounds and unmistakable spirit of American music. Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” brims with jazzy swagger, while Adams’ “Absolute Jest” spins Beethoven into a playful whirlwind. Barber’s Adagio for Strings offers a moment of breathtaking beauty, and Still’s “Afro-American” Symphony blends classical tradition with the soul of the blues in a powerful tale of resilience and joy.
The Program
George Gershwin An American in Paris
John Adams Absolute Jest
Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings
William Grant Still Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American”
