The Gathering Place for Great Performances at the Gateway to Woodstock, New York; Uniting Country Living with Fulfilled Expectations of Great Quality Performances; Rooted in the Founding of Woodstock: The Town, The Festival and The Destination
The Non-Profit Iconic Site of American Theatre & Music History Established 1938 as One of the First Rural Extensions of Broadway
by Robert Elwyn, A 5th Generation Member of One of Woodstock's Oldest Families
Woodstock Symphony Orchestra
2024/2025 Season
Brought to you, in part, by the generous sponsorship of Berkshire Hathaway of the Hudson Valley,
Curry Subaru of Kingston, Ken and Kristin Wenger, Petro Home Services,
Dr. Bruce J. Milner, Chuan Li and Ling Kwan, 3rd Generation Renovation
"Harmonious Fusions"
Classical and Jazz
Sat., May 3rd, 7:30 pm
Doors Open Approximately 6:30 pm
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WSO Artistic Director, Mina Kim
conducting
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Jazz Improvisation: Lou Pappas & Friends
Lou Pappas - bass, Larry Ham - piano, Jeff Siegel - drums
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Program:
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Copland: Four Dance Episodes from "Rodeo"
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Gould: "Pavanne" from Symphonette No. 2
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Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo of Spring
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Jazz Band with String Orchestra
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Bernstein: West Side Story Overture
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Our fourth concert includes twentieth-century works; three that feature quintessentially American rhythms and one to welcome spring. "Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo," by Aaron Copeland, is drawn from his score for Agnes de Mille's ballet of the same name. The music incorporates several well-known American folk songs, and this symphonic version of the ballet score has become very popular with orchestras and audiences. Frederick Delius' short tone-poem for small orchestra, "On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring" follows, appropriately for this season. It was composed in 1912 and may be the best-known of his works. You will hear the cuckoo's call in the instruments of the orchestra!
Leonard Bernstein used jazz elements in much of his music, especially in his film and theater scores. "West Side Story" includes jazzy songs and dances, salsa music, romantic ballads, and witty Broadway songs. The original Broadway production premiered in 1957.
The popular and delightfully jazzy "Pavane," from Morton Gould's Symphonette No. 2, published in 1938, rounds out the orchestral program.
WSO principal bassist Lou Pappas and friends will also give our audience a taste of jazz improvisation at this concert.
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TICKET PRICING:
•$40 Adults
•$35 Senior Citizens and Veterans
•$10 Students
Each ticket includes a platform/handling fee; all sales are final; no refunds nor exchanges.
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