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Gershwin's An American in Paris & Copland's Rodeo
January 16-17, 2026
Program

Eric Jacobsen, conductor

Alexis Colner, harp

Vocalists from Norfolk State University

    Dr. Harlan Zackary, director

An American in Paris

Gorge Gershwin


Harp Concerto

Jennifer Higdon 

        I. First Light

        II. Joy Ride

        III. Lullaby

        IV. Rap Knock 


-- intermission --


Born on the Fourth of July

John Williams


I wouldn't stop there: in the words of a KING

Curtis Stewart 

   Norfolk State University Vocalists


Four Dance Episodes, from Rodeo

Aaron Copland  

        I. Buckaroo Holiday

        II. Corral Nocturne

        III. Saturday Night Waltz

        IV. Hoe Down 

Chrysler Museum of Art
CBN
Muscarelle Museum of Art
The Williams School
Artist Biographies
Eric Jacobsen
Conductor, VSO Music Director The Macon & Joan Brock Chair
Alexis Colner
Harp, VSO The Benton Family Principal Harp Chair
Vocalists from Norfolk State University Choirs
Dr. Harlan Zackary Jr.
NSU Director of Choral Activities
Curtis Stewart
Composer
Jennifer Higdon
Composer
Program Notes

—©Jennifer More, 2026

George Gershwin
An American in Paris
Jennifer Higdon
Harp Concerto
John Williams
Born on the Fourth of July
Curtis Stewart
I wouldn't stop there: in the words of a KING
Aaron Copland
Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Operation Blessing
Arts Enter Cape Charles
Audacy
Sinclair Communications
Ballet Virginia