This concert pairs the rhythm and soul of America with the pictorial grandeur of Italy. George Gershwin’s Concerto in F comes alive under the touch of Joyce Yang, a pianist celebrated for her electrifying performances and depth of expression. Respighi’s Church Windows transports listeners to Italy with its rich, stained glass-inspired melodies, while Escales by Jacques Ibert is reminiscent of the culturally colorful sounds of exotic ports of call. Together, these pieces craft a narrative that spans continents and emotions, inviting the audience on a journey through jazz-infused streets and the echoing aisles of ancient cathedrals. 

Program

JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano

IBERT  Escales (Ports of Call)
I. Rome – Palermo: Calme
II. Tunis – Nefta: Modéré très rythmé
III. Valencia: Animé

RESPIGHI  Vetrate di chiesa (Church Windows)
I. La Fuga in Egitto (The Flight into Egypt)
II. San Michele Arcangelo (St. Michael Archangel)
III. Il Mattutino di Santa Chiara (The Matins of St. Clare)
IV. San Gregorio Magno (St. Gregory the Great)

INTERMISSION

GERSHWIN  Concerto in F major for Piano and Orchestra
I. Allegro
II. Adagio – Andante con moto
III. Allegro agitato

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