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Copland—American Traditions
Presented by California Symphony
- Date: -
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: Black, folk, and Mexican music converge in a celebration of the American story.
Juan Pablo Contreras—MeChicano
Wynton Marsalis—Violin Concerto in D
Ruth Crawford Seeger—Rissolty Rossolty
Aaron Copeland—Appalachian Spring Suite
WHAT'S INTERESTING ABOUT THIS CONCERT
- Aaron Copland’s exuberant Appalachian Spring celebrates the American pioneer spirit and famously quotes the Shaker hymn Simple Gifts.
- One of the greatest musicians of our time, Wynton Marsalis weaves elements of gospel music, blues, and jazz from his native New Orleans into the composition of this genre-bending violin concerto, performed by Kelly Hall-Tompkins.
- GRAMMY nominee Juan Pablo Contreras composed MeChicano, fusing Western classical traditions and Mexican folk themes in a retelling of his own migration story.
- This is a co-commission through New Music USA’s Amplifying Voices program.
Running Time: approx. 1 hour 55 minutes, with one intermission
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