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Festival Concert 1

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Music in Blue

Festival Concert 1

August 6, 2024
Tuesday
7:30 pm – Festival Concert
6:30 pm – Pre-Concert Lecture
Lincoln Theater

Tickets available in advance or at the door.


On the 100th anniversary of the premiere of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, pianist/composer Conrad Tao presents a newly composed work—co-commissioned by SBC— honoring the original masterpiece’s highly theatrical spirit. It is paired with Bartók’s dance-infused Contrasts.


PROGRAM

George Gershwin Preludes

              Conrad Tao, piano

Béla Bartók Contrasts, Sz. 116

              Geneva Lewis, violin; Derek Bermel, clarinet; Conrad Tao, piano

Conrad Tao Flung Out (co-commissioned by SBC)

              Geneva Lewis, violin; Gregg August, bass; Derek Bermel, clarinet; Angel Subero, trombone; Víctor Pablo, percussion; Conrad Tao, piano

Buena Vista Social Club, arr. Gregg August “Dos Gardenias” and “El Cuarto de Tula”

              Geneva Lewis, violin; Gregg August, bass; Derek Bermel, clarinet; Angel Subero, trombone; Víctor Pablo, percussion; Conrad Tao, piano

George Gershwin, arr. Conrad Tao Rhapsody in Blue

              Conrad Tao, piano


Artists
Geneva Lewis, violin
Gregg August, bass
Derek Bermel, clarinet
Angel Subero, trombone
Víctor Pablo, percussion
Conrad Tao, piano


 
Earlier Event: August 6
Lecture/Demo with Angel Subero
Later Event: August 7
Kids & Family Concert