PERFORMANCE

GERSHWIN – An American in Paris

GERSHWIN – Rhapsody in Blue
RON STABINSKY, Piano

GERSHWIN – Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture, arrangement Roger Russell Bennett
MARQUITA RICHARDSON, Soprano
MICHAEL PREACELY, Baritone
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY CHAMBER SINGERS, Dr. RICK HOFFENBERG

Join the Philharmonic for a performance featuring the vibrant music of American composer George Gershwin. Travel with us to the intimate cobblestone sidewalks of the Parisian shopping district, the bustling traffic of New York City, and to the picturesque streets of Charleston. This must see all-Gershwin program features three iconic works: An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue, featuring NEPA’s very own pianist Ron Stabinsky, and selections from Porgy and Bess, performed by rising stars on the operatic stage, baritone Michael Preacely and soprano Marquita Richardson. They will be joined by members of the Marywood University Chamber Singers under the direction of their choral conductor, Dr. Rick Hoffenberg.