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The Genuine Genius of George Gershwin

Gaining popularity with his piece, Rhapsody in Blue, the New York Symphony Society commissioned a piano concerto, Concerto in F major, which became the largest and most complex work for the concert stage he had ever undertaken.

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Modernizing Music: Merging Pop, Techno, Dance, and Classical

Innovators are always “bridging the gap” between classical music and popular culture, and the styles and instrumentation of classical music can be reinterpreted in a myriad of ways in order to attract modern audiences!

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Classical Works to Warm Up Your Winter

Brrr! January can often feel daunting and cold, but we are embracing the winter chill by celebrating some of the best classical works for winter!

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The Art and Acoustics of the Concert Hall

One of the perks of live music is the setting, and nothing beats a beautifully-designed concert hall. Not only does it elevate the sound quality of the instruments, but often a concert hall can feel like a magical, liminal space.

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We Are Music

We Are Music - a big, bold statement for our 94th Season, but one intended without hubris or ego. Simply put, We Are what we love, and we absolutely love Music.

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