An American Celebration Bernstein’s Centennial (Peninsula Symphony Orchestra)

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Leonard Bernstein left an indelible imprint on music in America as a composer, conductor and advocate for the arts. In celebration of his 100th birthday in 2018, we’ll perform his greatest and most revered score, the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, along with his mentor Aaron Copland’s glorious Lincoln Portrait, narrated by ABC7 News anchor Dan Ashley. Music of Howard Hanson (his “Romantic” Symphony) and Bay Area composer Nancy Bloomer Deussen (An American Hymn) complete this program of magnificent American masterworks.

Program

Nancy Bloomer Deussen
An American Hymn

Leonard Bernstein
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

Aaron Copland
Lincoln Portrait
with Dan Ashley, narrator

Howard Hanson
Symphony No. 2, Op. 30 (“Romantic”)

Tickets

https://peninsulasymphony.org/2017-2018season/2018march/

About the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra

The Peninsula Symphony is a polished 90-plus member orchestra of well-trained community musicians under the direction of conductor Mitchell Sardou Klein. The mission of the Peninsula Symphony is to enrich the lives of people in our community with inspiring, innovative, high-quality musical presentations at affordable prices, and to promote music education through engaging programs for children and adults.

Event Details

Mar
17
2018
Starts at:
8:00pm
1 W Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
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