Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man is a powerful tribute to the American spirit and resilience. Calvin Custer's A Salute to the Big Apple follows, celebrating the vibrant energy of New York City.

George Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue blends classical music with jazz influences in an American masterpiece. Gershwin’s Overture to West Side Story adds more jazz flair, creating a lively atmosphere.

The concert concludes with the Hawai‘i premiere of Peter Boyer's Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue, a patriotic piece that rounds out a dynamic, American-inspired program.

Featuring guest pianist Jeffrey Biegel.

Repertoire:

• George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
• Peter Boyer – Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue
  • (50-State Initiative Hawai‘i Premiere)
• Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man
• Calvin Custer  – A Salute to the Big Apple
• George Gershwin – Overture to West Side Story