Porgy and Bess
The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra plays selections from this opera from George Gershwin.
Ives’ “Holidays Symphony” on tonight’s “Evening Concert”
In addition, you'll hear Marc Blitzstein's "Airborne Symphony".
Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” on tonight’s “Evening Concert”
Also on the program: Ives' "3rd Symphony" "The Camp Meeting" and American hymn tunes
Less-often-heard works of interest on tonight’s “Evening Concert”
Another 'deep cuts' program from the San Francsico Symphony.
Classically Black: William Grant Still
Often referred to as the dean of AfroAmerican composers, he brought a fresh perspective to the concert hall.