Gershwin’s An American in Paris
Part of the series TŌN at the Fisher Center
at The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater
in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
- Conducted by James Bagwell
associate conductor of The Orchestra Now
- Jennifer Higdon blue cathedral
Gershwin An American in Paris
Schumann Symphony No. 2
MORE ABOUT THE MUSIC
Jennifer Higdon blue cathedral
“This piece associates memories with music. The ethereal beauty in the orchestration brings personal emotions to the forefront.” –Kelly Mozeik, oboe
Gershwin An American in Paris
“This piece is so lively, hazy, excited, and characteristically French. It’s such a fun piece to listen to.” –Regina Brady, oboe
Schumann Symphony No. 2
“I wasn’t surprised to learn that Schumann wrote this while he was struggling with sickness. It begins with a foreboding fanfare from the distance, with melancholy throughout the piece until the 4th movement, where he phrases his longing for life and recovery.” –Szabolcs Koczur, trumpet
TIMINGS & CONCERT ORDER
Brief remarks by TŌN musician Alana Shannon
Jennifer Higdon blue cathedral
13 min
Brief remarks by TŌN musician Gabe Cruz
George Gershwin An American in Paris
18 min
Intermission
20 min
Brief remarks by TŌN musician Paul Nemeth
William Schumann Symphony No. 2
38 min
All timings are approximate.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS
JAMES BAGWELL, conductor
James Bagwell maintains an active international schedule as a conductor of choral, operatic, and orchestral music. He was most recently named associate conductor of The Orchestra Now (TŌN) and in 2009 was appointed principal guest conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra. From 2009–15 he served as music director of The Collegiate Chorale.