FSO presents "Gershwin at 100" with pianist Jeffrey Biegel Sunday, June 9 at GMU!
Schedule
Sun Jun 09 2024 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Center for the Arts at George Mason University | Fairfax, VA
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“Biegel is a splendid musician and a brilliant performer."— Leonard BernsteinPROGRAM
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Boyer: Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue (Regional Premiere)
Jeffrey Biegel, piano
Beach: “Gaelic” Symphony
Pianist Jeffrey Biegel takes you on a musical journey celebrating the Gershwin Centennial and unveiling the regional premiere of Peter Boyer's "Red, White, and Blue" for piano and orchestra. The piece is part of a national campaign established by Biegel to premiere the work in all 50 states, as a way for our country to “…to join hands through music, despite all the divisions and differences.” Biegel said of his vision…“why not celebrate being an American — celebrating our diversity through unity and celebrating “Rhapsody in Blue” with a new “Rhapsody.”
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is honored to present the Virginia Premiere of this exciting new work in celebration of Gershwin's 100th Anniversary of his renowned "Rhapsody in Blue!"
With his masterful interpretations, Biegel pays homage to the genius of George Gershwin, showcasing iconic compositions that have defined American music.
This concert of musical discovery also features the brilliance of Amy Beach’s “Gaelic” Symphony, premiered by the Boston Symphony in 1896, and was the first symphony published by an American woman composer. Join us for an unforgettable season finale honoring the past and celebrating the future of American classical music.
PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSION >> 3PM
Join us before the concert for a discussion with music director Christopher Zimmerman and Jeffrey Biegel.
“Biegel is a splendid musician and a brilliant performer."— Leonard Bernstein
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Where is it happening?
Center for the Arts at George Mason University, 4373 Mason Pond Drive,Fairfax,VA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
