Boston Landmarks Orchestra: RHAPSODY IN BLUE & AMERICAN PORTRAITS [09/01/21]

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When:
Wednesday, Sep 01, 2021 7:00p -
8:30p

Where:
Hatch Memorial Shell
47 David G Mugar Way
Boston, MA 02108

Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Date Idea, Kid Friendly, Meetup, Music, Performing Arts

Event website:
https://www.landmarksorchestra.org/concerts/current-season/

Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Brianna Robinson, soprano
Carrie Cheron, mezzo-soprano
David Coleman, piano

George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Aaron Copland Lincoln Portrait
George Chadwick Jubilee from Symphonic Sketches
William Grant Still Symphony No. 2 ‘Song of a New Race’
Priscilla Alden Beach City Trees
Francine Trester A Walk in Her Shoes (World Premiere)

Rhapsody in Blue has captivated listeners since its premiere nearly a century ago. Audiences still love it for its freshness and fusion of styles. Copland’s Lincoln Portrait accompanies some of Lincoln’s best-known speeches, including the Gettysburg Address. The world premiere of Francine Trester’s A Walk in her Shoes conjures the memory of key women in our city’s history.

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Full lineup of summer 2021 Hatch Shell concerts:

> Wednesday, Aug 4th: BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH & AMERICAN ICONS

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-landmarks-orchestra-beethoven-s-fifth-american-icons

> Wednesday, Aug 11th: RACHMANINOFF TO ELLINGTON: MUSIC & HEALING

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-landmarks-orchestra-rachmaninoff-to-ellington-music-healing

> Wednesday, Aug 18th: BACH AND BEETHOVEN

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/longwood-symphony-orchestra-and-mercury-orchestra-bach-and-beethoven

> Wednesday, Aug 25: AMAZING GRACE & SOUSA MARCHES

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-landmarks-orchestra-amazing-grace-sousa-marches

Wednesday, Sep 1: RHAPSODY IN BLUE & AMERICAN PORTRAITS

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-landmarks-orchestra-rhapsody-in-blue-american-portraits