Gianandrea Noseda leads the National Symphony Orchestra in masterpieces by American composers throughout the 20th century, including Leonard Bernstein, Florence Price, Aaron Copland and many more. From George Gershwin's 1928 An American in Paris to Jennifer Higdon's Blue Cathedral written in 1999, Maestro Noseda and the NSO celebrate the best of American music!
Show Notes
Program
Leonard Bernstein
Overture to Candide
Aaron Copland
Billy the Kid Suite
Jennifer Higdon
Blue Cathedral
Samuel Barber
First Essay for Orchestra Op. 12
George Gershwin
An American in Paris
William Grant Still
Mother and Child
Florence Price
Symphony No. 3
Reflections by Nicole Lacroix
Celebrate America’s birthday with Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra as they perform 20th century American masterpieces. From George Gershwin’s 1928 An American in Paris, to Jennifer Higdon’s 1999 Blue Cathedral, the program will span the century with works by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, and William Grant Still. Florence Price’s 1938 Symphony No.3 will end the concert. Discover the rich variety of American music on NSO Showcase.