America 250 – Rhapsody in Blue: Pops Concert

America 250 – Rhapsody in Blue: Pops Concert

A spectacular celebration of America’s 250th birthday, where the rich tapestry of the nation’s history and culture come to life through music. Anchored by Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, this heartfelt salute to veterans and the American spirit features Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, timeless jazz by Duke Ellington and more, with a rousing patriotic finale. Bob Bernhardt conducts.

Printable Program
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John Williams
(b. 1932)
Superman March

arr. Bruce Chase
Broadway Tonight

Scott Joplin
(1868 – 1917)
arr. Schuller
The Entertainer

Charles Ives
(1874 – 1954)
orch. Schuman
Variations on America

George Gershwin
(1898 – 1937)
Rhapsody in Blue

Intermission

Morton Gould
(1913 – 1996)
American Salute

Aaron Copland
(1900 – 1990)
A Lincoln Portrait

Duke Ellington
(1899-1974)
Duke Ellington! (A Medley for Orchestra)

Richard Hayman
(1920 – 2014)
arr. Hayman
Sing Out America Sing-a-long

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Pops Series Title Sponsor

TFO is grateful to patrons, donors, and Board Director Montserrat Cerf and Emmanuel Cerf
for their very generous sponsorship of Saturday’s concert.

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