Rhapsody in Blue
Lansing Symphony Orchestra
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
East Lansing, MI 48824
19:30
About this event:
Immerse yourself in a celebration of jazz’s profound legacy in American music and the world, marking the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue." The concert opens with William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 2 “Song for a New Race,” echoing jazz’s roots in African and African-American traditions, crafting a narrative of integration and optimism. Guest pianist Willis Delony takes center stage in the "Jazz Concerto for Piano and Orchestra" by Greg Yasinitsky, a piece Delony commissioned and premiered, alongside Timothy Muffitt, which bridges jazz's improvisational spirit with symphonic depth. The evening crescendos with "Rhapsody in Blue," a timeless fusion of jazz vibrancy and classical structure, celebrating a century of this groundbreaking work’s influence on American music culture. Conductor: Timothy Muffitt Featured Artist: Willis Delony/Piano PROGRAM Symphony No. 2 “Song for a New Race” WILLIAM GRANT STILL Jazz Concerto for Piano and Orchestra GREG YASINITSKY Rhapsody in Blue GEORGE GERSHWIN Concert Sponsors: MSUFCU
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