Rhapsody in Blue: May Masterworks Series Concert

Name: Rhapsody in Blue: May Masterworks Series Concert
Start: 2026-05-15T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-16T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Austin Symphony At The Long Center

Schedule

Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Austin Symphony At The Long Center | Austin, TX

Experience "Rhapsody in Blue" like never before! In an unforgettable fusion of music and technology, your Austin Symphony Orchestra brings George Gershwin to the stage through the magic of Steinway & Sons' Spirio | r piano system. Using Gershwin’s own recorded keystrokes, this cutting-edge technology lets you hear the piece exactly as he played it—live with the orchestra.
This one-of-a-kind evening, sponsored by the Bancroft Initiative, also features Morton Gould’s "American Ballads," Ives’ Symphony No. 1, and Copland’s "Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes," all accompanied by breathtaking multimedia visuals from Westwater Arts.
Don’t miss this powerful blend of past and present, where timeless music meets groundbreaking innovation!