American Voices: Copland and Bernstein
About This Concert:
An all-American tour-de-force program including Bernstein’s first film score On the Waterfront, the suite from Copland’s ever-popular ballet Billy the Kid and a world premiere by House of Cards composer Jeff Beal.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Osmo Vänskä, conductor
- Sharon Bezaly, flute
- Susie Park, violin
COPLAND
Suite from Billy the Kid
BEAL
Flute Concerto [World Premiere]
BARBER
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
BERNSTEIN
On the Waterfront
Fun Facts:
- Bernstein centennial celebrations are starting up all over the world, and we launch ours with this early masterpiece for Hollywood.
- Bernstein was chosen to write the score for On the Waterfront largely because of his celebrity in the early 1950s and the producers wanted “a big name” on the posters to help sell tickets to the film.
- Today, Waterfront is remembered for the power of Marlon Brando’s performance and Bernstein’s score, both of which shocked audiences with a blend of tenderness and violence.
- Copland’s Billy the Kid contains a gunfight (tricky percussion!)—written so convincingly that few composers have attempted it since.
- Jeff Beal has four Emmys for his film and television scores, including Netflix’s House of Cards.
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About This Concert:
An all-American tour-de-force program including Bernstein’s first film score On the Waterfront, the suite from Copland’s ever-popular ballet Billy the Kid and a world premiere by House of Cards composer Jeff Beal.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Osmo Vänskä, conductor
- Sharon Bezaly, flute
- Susie Park, violin
COPLAND
Suite from Billy the Kid
BEAL
Flute Concerto [World Premiere]
BARBER
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
BERNSTEIN
On the Waterfront
Fun Facts:
- Bernstein centennial celebrations are starting up all over the world, and we launch ours with this early masterpiece for Hollywood.
- Bernstein was chosen to write the score for On the Waterfront largely because of his celebrity in the early 1950s and the producers wanted “a big name” on the posters to help sell tickets to the film.
- Today, Waterfront is remembered for the power of Marlon Brando’s performance and Bernstein’s score, both of which shocked audiences with a blend of tenderness and violence.
- Copland’s Billy the Kid contains a gunfight (tricky percussion!)—written so convincingly that few composers have attempted it since.
- Jeff Beal has four Emmys for his film and television scores, including Netflix’s House of Cards.
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OH+ Concert activities on Thursday May 3 / see all upcoming OH+ events
Coffee Concert
When: Pre-concert Where: All lobby bars Enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts featuring A Baker's Wife Pastry Shop!
Concert Preview
When: 10:15-10:35am Where: Auditorium Join Phillip Gainsley for an informative and entertaining look at the concert repertoire and themes. This 30-minute concert preview is free; however, a concert ticket is required for entry.