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Gershwin

6 concerts

George Gershwin, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1898, was an American composer who blended jazz, popular, and classical music. He created iconic works like "Rhapsody in Blue," "An American in Paris," and the opera "Porgy and Bess" (featuring "Summertime"). Collaborating often with his brother Ira, he composed numerous Broadway hits. Gershwin received a Pulitzer Prize for "Of Thee I Sing" and his music remains celebrated worldwide.

An American in Paris in Concert

3 concerts

An American in Paris in Concert is a live orchestral performance of George Gershwin's jazz-influenced 1928 symphonic poem, typically presented alongside a screening of the Academy Award-winning 1951 musical film. The presentation captures the vibrant energy and atmosphere of post-war Paris by seamlessly blending classical music and jazz traditions.

Eric Jacobsen

7 concerts

Born on Long Island, Eric Jacobsen is an American conductor and cellist, hailed as an "interpretive dynamo" for his fresh, collaborative classical music. He co-founded The Knights chamber orchestra and Brooklyn Rider string quartet, also performing with Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad. Jacobsen leads acclaimed recordings, including "Azul" with Yo-Yo Ma.