An American Portrait: Gershwin, Barber & Beyond

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This electrifying program celebrates the bold sounds and unmistakable spirit of American music. Gershwin’s “An American In Paris” brims with jazzy swagger, while Adams’ “Absolute Jest” spins Beethoven into a playful whirlwind. Barber’s “Adagio For Strings” offers a moment of breathtaking beauty, and Still’s “Afro-American” symphony blends classical tradition with the soul of the blues in a powerful tale of resilience and joy. Poiesis Quartet Keitaro Harada, conductor Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra George Gershwin: “An American In Paris” John Adams: “Absolute Jest” Samuel Barber: “Adagio For Strings” William Grant Still: Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American”