An American Portrait: Gershwin, Barber & Beyond

An American Portrait: Gershwin, Barber & Beyond

This electrifying program celebrates the bold sounds and unmistakable spirit of American music. Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” brims with jazzy swagger, while Bolcom’s Violin Concerto (featuring DPO Concertmaster Zulfiya Bashirova) reflects the intersection of diverse American musical voices. Barber’s Adagio for Strings offers a moment of breathtaking beauty, and Still’s “Afro-American” Symphony blends classical tradition with the soul of the blues in a powerful tale of resilience and joy.

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The Schuster Center

An American Portrait: Gershwin, Barber & Beyond is taking place at The Schuster Center, which is located at 1 W 2nd St in Dayton. The Schuster Center - Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center - providing a world-class facility for the best in local, national and international performing artists. Can accommodate up to 2,300 for meetings or 500 banquets.

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra - The Dayton Philharmonic is our regional orchestra under Music Director and Principal Conductor Neal Gittleman.

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance - The Philharmonic, Ballet, and Opera create art that celebrates life in the Dayton community.