Gershwin In New York

Rhapsody in Blue turns 100 in a program that explores the American Dream.

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The Lesher Center for the Arts

1 hour and 55 minutes, with intermission

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What’s Interesting About This Concert

  • After a rapturous reception at its Carnegie Hall debut, William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony, quickly disappeared into obscurity. This American masterpiece is only now starting to receive the attention it merits.
  • Famed jazz pianist Marcus Roberts and his trio bring a modern interpretation to George Gershwin’s beloved Rhapsody in Blue.
  • Samuel Barber, famous as the composer of Adagio for Strings, takes all the main elements of a traditional four-movement symphony and condenses them into one movement in his innovative Symphony No.1.

For prevailing Lesher Center health and safety protocols, please visit lesherartscenter.org/plan-your-visit/health-safety

The Program

Samuel BarberSymphony No.1, in One Movement

George GershwinRhapsody in Blue

William DawsonNegro Folk Symphony

Featured Artists

Music Director, Donato Cabrera

Marcus Roberts

Jason Marsalis

Marty Jaffe

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