​As an American Orchestra entering its 50th year, we begin our season of celebrations with a fitting tribute to the music of our native land.

First, we’ll take you on a delightfully wild romp with Bernstein’s Candide
Overture. Next, the much-anticipated return of one of our most requested guest artists: Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jon Nakamatsu, performing Gershwin’s flashy Piano Concerto in F. A deeply introspective moment follows with Samuel Barber’s Essay No. 1, followed by the Symphonic
Dances from one of our greatest American masterpieces, West Side
Story.

Star Spangled Indeed!

Candide: Overture Leonard Bernstein
Concerto, Piano, F major George Gershwin
Essay no. 1, op. 12 Samuel Barber
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances Leonard Bernstein