The season opens on a high note with two inspired takes on Gershwin. Stewart Goodyear plays the classic Rhapsody in Blue, followed by jazzy variations on I’ve Got Rhythm performed by The Menefield/Phillips Quartet. Symphony No.1 by Black composer William Grant Still blends classical symphonic form with spirituals, blues, and jazz. This landmark composition influenced Gershwin, who in turn inspired Bernstein.
Enjoy familiar, distinctively American themes woven throughout.
Insights
Discover the story behind the music with Insights – an informative, informal discussion presented by Maestro Hankewich and special guest artists ahead of each Masterworks performance. Insights is free and open to all ticket holders. Come early, as Insights is popular and well-attended.
For Saturday concerts at the Paramount Theatre, Insights is held in the Encore Lounge at 6:45pm.