At the heart of this America 250 program is Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony, written in America. Works by Barber and Rachmaninoff—whose Fourth Piano Concerto took shape in New York—expand the reflection on identity and place. Reflecting on America 250 throughout this season, we celebrate music shaped by American landscapes, audiences, and artistic ideals—Barber’s bold overture and the jazz harmonies flavoring Rachmaninoff’s concerto join Dvořák’s groundbreaking symphony inspired by American folk music.