The American Dream Lives On
From distant shores to dazzling stages, this program tells the story of artists who left their homelands in search of new opportunities, bringing with them rich musical traditions that would flourish in America. Their works—filled with passion, movement, and innovation—embody the spirit of reinvention and triumph. Dai Wei’s Dancing Moonlight shimmers with vibrant energy, blending Eastern and Western influences in a mesmerizing musical dialogue. Acclaimed violinist Vijay Gupta takes center stage for Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, a work of lyrical beauty and virtuosic brilliance that stands as a testament to Neo-Romanticism. Finally, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances bursts with rhythmic fire and nostalgia, a dazzling reflection on past and future. This season finale is one of wonder, resilience, and breathtaking music.
Festival of American Voices:
Celebrating The U.S. Semiquincentennial
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Program
John Young Shik Concklin, conductor
Vijay Gupta, violin
DAI WEI, Dancing Moonlight
SAMUEL BARBER, Violin Concerto, op. 14
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF, Symphonic Dances. op. 45
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