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California Symphony: Gershwin in New York
Saturday, January 27, 2024, 7:30 PM PDT
Category: California Concerts - Northern CA

California Symphony

GERSHWIN IN NEW YORK

 

Saturday, January 27 at 7:30 PM

Sunday, January 28 at 4:00 PM

 

The California Symphony conducted by Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera presents Gershwin in New York, a program that spotlights the promise of the American Dream. Famed jazz combo the Marcus Roberts Trio—jazz pianist Marcus Roberts, NEA Jazz Master drummer Jason Marsalis, and bassist Marty Jaffe—brings a modern interpretation to George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which celebrates its 100th birthday in 2024. Join the California Symphony for an evening of Samuel Barber’s and William Dawson’s music, paired with the Symphony’s signature concert cocktail, photo booth selfies, and a pre-concert talk by Scott Foglesong.

 

Location: Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Conductor: Donato Cabrera

Featured Musicians: Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Marty Jaffe

Program: Samuel Barber: Symphony No.1, in One Movement; George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; William Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony

Tickets can be purchased at:  https://www.californiasymphony.org/shows/gershwin-in-new-york/