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Classics Series
West Side Story & The American Groove
September 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Ilya Ram | conductor
Randall Goosby | violin
This concert is generously sponsored by Captain Larry and Toni Taylor.
Flash photography and video/audio recording of this concert are strictly prohibited.
| John Stafford Smith (1750 - 1836) | Star Spangled Banner (1") As is customary for orchestras across the United States, we will perform the National Anthem to begin our season. |
| Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899 - 1974) (orch. by Maurice Peress) | Black, Brown and Beige Suite (18") Black (A Work Song) Brown (Come Sunday) Beige (Light) |
| Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) | Violin Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 77 (38") I. Allegro non troppo II. Adagio III. Allegro goicoso; ma non troppo vivace Randall Goosby | violin |
| INTERMISSION (20") | |
| Ben Van Winkle (b. 1993) | Pura Musica (8") |
| Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990) | Symphonic Dances from West Side Story (22") |
The guest artist for this performance is made possible through the generous support of Leslie M. Westbrook and Paolo Frigerio.
Intern support made possible by Hollis and Jacqueline Thoms.
Special thanks to the UTC Music Division.
A recording of this performance will be broadcast on Classical 90.5 WSMC on Sunday, May 30, 2027 at 4 PM.
Season artwork by Jeremiah Brill is suported by ArtsBuid.
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