Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra-Classics

Opening Night: 'Red, White, & Blue Jeans'

Alfred Savia, Conductor

Mark O'Connor & Kelly Hall-Tompkins, Violin

Saturday, September 11, 8:00pm, Victory Theatre

Program includes:

Ives-Variations on 'America'

O'Connor-Double Violin Concerto

Copland-Appalachian Spring

Gershwin-An American in Paris

Don your denim! Our journey out of this world begins at home with a refreshing, down-to-earth Opening Night tribute to American music. This extraordinary evening begins with the clever and inspired Variations on 'America' by Charles Ives, a composer often considered light years ahead of his time. World-renowned violinist Mark O'Connor takes the stage, joined by rising star Kelly Hall-Tompkins, for his Double Violin Concerto, a fusion of American music styles including Dixieland. Tap into your bold American spirit during Copland's folksy and iconic Appalachian Spring. Then, you're an American in Paris, reveling in the fun and excitement of the City of Light-with Gershwin as your guide!

After the concert, enjoy a free dessert reception for the entire audience hosted by the Evansville Philharmonic Crescendo Club.

Call (812) 425-5050 or order online at: www.evansvillephilharmonic.org. Groups of 10 or more save! Programs, artists and dates are subject to change. Service and facility fees apply.