America 250: Rhapsody in Blue

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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Location

Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater | St Petersburg, FL

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Michael Chertock, piano A spectacular celebration of America?s 250th birthday, where the rich tapestry of the nation?s history and culture come to life through music. Anchored by Gershwin?s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, this heartfelt salute to veterans and the American spirit features Copland?s Lincoln Portrait, Barber?s Adagio for Strings, timeless jazz by Duke Ellington and more, with a rousing patriotic finale.

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Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, St Petersburg, United States
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