Overview
Tito Muñoz conductor
Michelle Cann piano
New Jersey Symphony
An all-American program as vibrant and varied as our country itself. Gershwin set classical music on fire with his jazzy Rhapsody. Likewise, his contemporary Florence Price blended orchestral richness with a foot-stomping good time. Pianist Michelle Cann has made these meteoric pieces her own. With Carlos Simon’s Zodiac, we’ll wing you into the heavens, and Copland’s Billy the Kid takes you to the wide-open west.
Florence Price Piano Concerto in One Movement
George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Carlos Simon Zodiac (Northeast Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Co-Commission)
Aaron Copland Suite from Billy the Kid
The Thursday matinee will be a Relaxed Performance, designed to accommodate the differing needs of our patrons of all abilities, including individuals with autism, sensory sensitivities, or cognitive and physical differences. This concert supports the New Jersey Symphony’s mission to make orchestral music accessible to all by removing barriers often found in traditional concert settings. Audience members are encouraged to enter and exit the concert hall as needed throughout the performance and bring comfort items like sensory tools or stuffed animals that will aid in enhancing your musical experience! Accommodations such as large-print programs, sensory guides, a relaxation room, and more are also available.
Please note: If you are someone who prefers silence when you are enjoying a concert, this performance may not be the best fit for you. There may be movement, vocalizations, and other sounds throughout the hall. The shared expectation for all attendees is to help foster a warm, non-judgmental, and accepting atmosphere for everyone.