Rhapsody in Blue at Strings!

Conductor Andrew Grams leads a vibrant showcase of American music, opening with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jessie Montgomery’s dazzling Starburst, followed by Hovhaness’s reflective Alleluia and Fugue. Pianist Joanne Pearce Martin captures the jazz-infused brilliance of Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. After intermission, experience Copland’s poignant “Quiet City”, spotlighting trumpet and English horn, concluding with the beloved chamber version of “Appalachian Spring”, a timeless tribute to American optimism and spirit.