Join Canterbury Symphony Orchestra and conductor Joe Davies for a vibrant evening of unforgettable melodies, dazzling orchestral colour and music that crosses the boundaries between classical, jazz, cabaret and Broadway.
Experience the irresistible rhythms, glamour and excitement of American music as Canterbury Symphony Orchestra takes you on a musical journey from the streets of Paris to the bright lights of Broadway.Gershwin’s An American in Paris opens the evening with a whirlwind of jazz-inspired melodies, bustling city sounds and infectious energy, capturing the excitement of the French capital through the eyes of an American visitor.
We are absolutely delighted to welcome back CSO sweetheart Sofia Kirwan-Baez, whose dazzling performance in Mahler’s Fourth Symphony captivated our audience and orchestra alike. Sofia returns to perform Barber’s exquisite Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a beautifully nostalgic portrait of childhood and a warm summer evening in the American South. She then brings her wonderful voice and irresistible stage presence to the wit, charm and theatricality of Weill and Brecht’s Four Cabaret Songs.
The concert reaches a spectacular conclusion with Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Bursting with passion, drama and electrifying rhythms, this orchestral showpiece brings all the energy and excitement of one of Broadway’s greatest musicals to the concert hall.
Programme
• Gershwin – An American in Paris
• Barber – Knoxville: Summer of 1915 | Sofia Kirwan-Baez, soprano
• Weill/Brecht – Four Cabaret Songs | Sofia Kirwan-Baez, soprano
• Bernstein – West Side Story: Symphonic Dances