This performance of Messiah: Part 1 and the triumphant Hallelujah chorus will transport audiences with its grandeur and spirit. The program begins with William Boyce’s Ode to the New Year 1758, a lively and celebratory work, followed by composer and lost local legend Julia Perry’s Ye Who Seek the Truth. Hadyn’s charming and impressive Trumpet Concerto closes the first half. Finally, the Akron Symphony Chorus joins the ASO to deliver the true might of orchestral power necessary for Handel’s Messiah—a piece widely recognized and beloved by audiences. A full stage of choral and orchestral energy awaits audiences this November.

Handel’s Messiah

The University of Akron

### Event Description: MasterWorks III: The 100th Anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, at 7:30 PM

**Location:**  
Umstattd Hall, Zimmermann Symphony Center  
2331 17th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708

**Event Overview:**  
Join the Canton Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular celebration of the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," one of America's most beloved musical masterpieces. This special concert will be conducted by CSO Music Director, Matthew Jenkins Jaroszewicz, and will feature the acclaimed pianist Baron Fenwick.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Overture to Treemonisha** by Scott Joplin
- **A Suite of Serenades** by Victor Herbert
- **Piano Concerto No. 1** by Dmitri Shostakovich, featuring principal trumpet player Justin Kohan
- **Music for the Theatre** by Aaron Copland
- **Rhapsody in Blue** by George Gershwin

**Pre-Concert Lecture:**  
A pre-concert lecture will be held at 6:30 PM in Foundation Hall, providing insights into the evening's program and composers.

**Artist Spotlight: Baron Fenwick**  
Awarded the silver medal in the 2019 Sendai International Music Competition, Baron Fenwick is a leading pianist of his generation. At 25 years old, he has performed with orchestras worldwide, including the Flint Symphony, the South Shore Symphony, and the Sendai Philharmonic. Fenwick has also performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall and holds degrees from Mannes College of Music.

**Ticket Information:**  
- General Admission: $12 / $27 / $37 / $52  
- Student Tickets (18 with ID): FREE  
- Children (17 and under): FREE  
- Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, & Educators: 20% off  
- SNAP & Medicaid Recipients: 20% off  

**Box Office:**  
Tickets are available starting August 15.  
Phone: 330-452-2094  
Email: boxoffice@cantonsymphony.org

**Special Thanks:**  
This concert is supported by presenting sponsor Larry & Nancy Hoover and co-sponsor Linda & Leo Casey.

Celebrate a century of "Rhapsody in Blue" with an evening of orchestral favorites inspired by the world of jazz. Don't miss this extraordinary event!

Justin Kohan

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Nov 15, 2025

Handel’s Messiah · Akron Symphony Orchestra

Nov 23, 2024

MasterWorks III: The 100th Anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue · Canton Symphony Orchestra

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Trumpet in Messiah by Handel

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