North Carolina Symphony - Gershwin & Bernstein
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Experience the timeless music of George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein as the North Carolina Symphony presents an evening of beloved American classics. Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and saxophonist Timothy McAllister lead the orchestra through a program that celebrates the vibrant rhythms and soaring melodies of these iconic composers.
Why We Like It
- Hear excerpts from Bernstein's beloved musical On the Town, as well as his Symphonic Dances.
- Enjoy the virtuosic saxophone work of Timothy McAllister in the John Adams Saxophone Concerto.
- The concert culminates in Gershwin's Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture, a sweeping orchestral adaptation of his American opera.
Who Should Attend
This concert is a must-see for classical music fans, lovers of American composers, and anyone who appreciates the timeless artistry of Gershwin and Bernstein. It's an evening that will delight both longtime symphony-goers and those new to the concert hall experience.
