American Style: Copland, Stephenson & Bernstein Dress Rehearsal

Join us for an exploration of the American music tradition, featuring Appalachian Spring Suite from the “Dean of American Composers” Aaron Copland. With its open and pioneering depiction of the American idyll, Appalachian Spring is beloved for its folk melodies, including the Shaker tune “Simple Gifts.” The program also features the return of violinist Maria Ioudenitch for Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium), and contemporary composer Jim Stephenson joins us from the stage to discuss his Second Symphony, “Voices,” written in memory of his mother.

Join us for a working dress rehearsal of this program. General admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door, by phone, or in person. Doors will open at 1 p.m.

Violinist Maria Ioudenitch replaces Elissa Lee Koljonen, who has withdrawn as soloist due to unforeseen personal circumstances.