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Gershwin & Ellington

Renowned pianist and composer Conrad Tao has been called โ€œthe kind of musician who is shaping the future of classical music.โ€ Celebrating the 100th year of Rhapsody in Blue, Tao performs the original jazz band version as well as the premiere of his concerto that is filled with a mosaic of sounds inspired by Gershwin and Ellington.

Classical Series

Conrad Tao a piano listening to off camera speaker

Program

George GershwinCatfish Row: Symphonic Suite from Porgy and Bess
George GershwinRhapsody in Blue for Piano and Orchestra [jazz band version]
Conrad TaoFlung Out for Piano and Orchestra [World Premiere]
Edward "Duke" EllingtonBlack, Brown and Beige – Suite for Orchestra

Performances

Weill Hall, Green Music Center

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 7:30 pm

Weill Hall, Green Music Center

Sunday, May 12, 2024 | 3:00 pm

Weill Hall, Green Music Center

Monday, May 13, 2024 | 7:30 pm

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Discovery Rehearsal

Weill Hall, Green Music Center

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 2:00 pm

Concert Conversations with Francesco Lecce-Chong

Concert Conversations are general seating and free to Classical Series concert ticket holders. Approximately 30 minutes in Weill Hall.

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Tickets

Youths 7-17 years of age may receive one complimentary ticket with every paid adult. Request tickets through Patron Services at (707) 546-8742. Classical Series concerts only.

$10 student rush tickets for college students with a valid student ID. Available starting 1-1/2 hours prior to the concert, at the door only. Classical Series concerts only.
 

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We gratefully acknowledge the generous contributions from the following:

Classical Concert Series underwritten by Anderman Family Foundation
Sponsored by Alan and Susan Seidenfeld Charitable Trust in memory of Susan Seidenfeld
Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong sponsored by David and Corinne Byrd
Guest Artist Conrad Tao sponsored by Sara and Edward Kozel
Commissioned work, Flung Out for Piano and Orchestra by Conrad Tao sponsored by Nancy and Rob Novak
Discovery Rehearsal Series sponsored by The Stare Foundation and David Stare of Dry Creek Vineyard
Pre-concert Talks sponsored by Jamei Haswell in memory of Richard Grundy
Season Media Sponsor: The Press Democrat

Programs, dates, artists, and prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets are subject to availability.

Photo of Conrad Tao by Brantley Gutierrez