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Sounds of America II: Rhapsody in Blue & West Side Story

Name: Sounds of America II: Rhapsody in Blue & West Side Story
Start: 2026-05-17T14:30:00
Location: Willson Auditorium

Bozeman Symphony

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Experience one of Gershwin’s most iconic works, Rhapsody in Blue—a 1924 tour de force that helped define the Jazz Age. Originally written for solo piano and jazz band, this exhilarating piece fuses classical structure with the infectious energy of jazz. With its bold rhythms, sweeping melodies, and dazzling improvisatory spirit, Rhapsody in Blue remains a testament to Gershwin’s genius in bridging musical traditions.

Program

George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue

Leonard Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

Florence Price - Piano Concerto

Composer

Caroline Shaw - The Observatory

Composer

Participants

Michelle Cann

Piano

Norman Huynh

Conductor