Mélanie Léonard, conductor
Daniel Clarke Bouchard, piano
American in Paris – George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue – George Gershwin
Symphony No. 1 (“Afro-American”) – William Grant Still
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It’s time for the Twenties to roar again! From the bustle of New York streets to jazz pouring out of the cafes in Paris, the first roaring twenties were marked by fabulous parties, flappers, and art deco.
We’re joined by pianist Daniel Clarke Bouchard to mark the 100th anniversary of the premiere of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Maestra Mélanie Léonard leads your SSO in a program infused with the jazz and spirit of the 1920s, including Gershwin’s spectacular American in Paris!
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The Program
Roaring Twenties
Mélanie Léonard, conductor
Daniel Clarke Bouchard, piano
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
American in Paris
George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
George Gershwin
~Intermission~
Symphony No. 1 (“Afro-American”)
I. Moderato assai. All my life long twell de night has pas’ / Let de wo’k come ez it will, / So dat I fin’ you, my honey, at last’, / Somewhaih des ovah de hill.
II. Adagio. It’s moughty tiahsome layin’ ’roun’ / Dis sorrer-laden earfly groun’, / An’ oftentimes I thinks, thinks I / ’Twould be a sweet t’ing des to die / An’ go ’long home.
III. Animato. An’ we’ll shout ouah halleluyahs, / On dat mighty reck’nin’ day.
IV. Lento, con risoluzione. Be proud, my Race, in mind and soul. / Thy name is writ on Glory’s scroll / In characters of fire. / High mid the clouds of Fame’s bright sky / Thy banner’s blazoned folds now fly, / And truth shall lift them higher.
William Grant Still
The Artists
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This concert also includes:
Violin – Cherie Jarock, Lauren Dykstra, Sofia Mycyk, Richard Wang
Cello – Terry Sturge
Bass – Nevin Buehler, Emmett Fortosky
Flute – Jennifer McAllister
Oboe – Carl Hofmeister
Bass Clarinet – Alyssa Thompson
Clarinet – Celestino de Pedro
Saxophones – Gerard Weber, Troy Linsley, Sarah Suchan
Horn – Stacey Mortenson-Spokes
Trumpet – Dean McNeill
Trombone – Erik Larson
Percussion – Will Martin
Harp – Keri Zwicker
Keyboard – Michelle Aalders
Tenor Banjo – Kimbal Siebert
Special Thanks
Thanks to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for the use of their taxi horns.
Program Notes
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