Andrew Grams, conductor
†Elliott Carter Sound Fields
†John Coltrane, arr. David Balakrishnan A Love Supreme
†Aaron Copland Suite from Appalachian Spring
This program promises to take you on a journey you’;ve never been on before. First: Elliott Carter’s Sound Fields, a piece that’s less about melody and more about the beautiful, shifting textures of sound itself. Imagine a canvas of strings, where moments of thin, transparent sound are contrasted with rich, dense tapestries - it’s a quiet, meditative experience that invites you to listen in a completely new way.
Then, an orchestral arrangement of John Coltrane’s legendary jazz suite, A Love Supreme. It’s a spiritual and powerful work, a declaration of faith and devotion that’s become a landmark of American music. Hearing this iconic piece performed by a full symphony orchestra will be a truly unique and emotional experience. We’ll end the evening with Aaron Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring. This is music that feels like home, evoking a sense of hope, new beginnings, and the sheer beauty of the American landscape.