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Music in Blue

Festival Concert 1

August 6, 2024
Tuesday
7:30 pm – Festival Concert
6:30 pm – Pre-Concert Lecture
Lincoln Theater

Tickets available in advance or at the door.

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On the 100th anniversary of the premiere of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, pianist/composer Conrad Tao presents a newly composed work—co-commissioned by SBC— honoring the original masterpiece’s highly theatrical spirit. It is paired with Bartók’s dance-infused Contrasts.

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PROGRAM

George Gershwin Preludes

              Conrad Tao, piano

Béla Bartók Contrasts, Sz. 116

              Geneva Lewis, violin; Derek Bermel, clarinet; Conrad Tao, piano

Conrad Tao Flung Out (co-commissioned by SBC)

              Geneva Lewis, violin; Gregg August, bass; Derek Bermel, clarinet; Angel Subero, trombone; Víctor Pablo, percussion; Conrad Tao, piano

Buena Vista Social Club, arr. Gregg August “Dos Gardenias” and “El Cuarto de Tula”

              Geneva Lewis, violin; Gregg August, bass; Derek Bermel, clarinet; Angel Subero, trombone; Víctor Pablo, percussion; Conrad Tao, piano

George Gershwin, arr. Conrad Tao Rhapsody in Blue

              Conrad Tao, piano

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Artists
Geneva Lewis, violin
Gregg August, bass
Derek Bermel, clarinet
Angel Subero, trombone
Víctor Pablo, percussion
Conrad Tao, piano

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