CSO Program Notes: Gershwin & Bernstein

06/10/2023 16 min
CSO Program Notes: Gershwin & Bernstein

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Episode Synopsis

An exuberant melding of jazz, blues and classical styles, Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F is an ideal vehicle for Illinois native Conrad Tao, “a personality-plus pianist with a fearless technique” (Chicago Classical Review). Bernstein’s beloved West Side Story dances include themes from the songs “Somewhere” and “Maria.” Barber’s soulful overture and Revueltas’ joyfully raucous Sensemayá frame the program.

Learn more: cso.org/performances/23-24/cso-classical/gershwin-and-bernstein-west-side-story