Georgia Philharmonic Presents... Made in America!

From the venue:

The Georgia Philharmonic opens its 2017-18 Season with an evening of fantastic works by twentieth century American composers, proving that the Germans, French, and Italians don’t have a lock on great classical music!

Variations on America by Charles Ives is exactly what it sounds like – variations on My Country ‘Tis of Thee – presented in a quirkily light-hearted way. 

William Schuman (the American Schumann) wrote New England Triptych based on works of William Billings, regarded as the first American Choral composer.  This triad of tone poetry is by turns hauntingly beautiful and resoundingly triumphant.

The Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofé (orchestrator of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue) is one of the first works to use instruments to make sound effects. Evocative and lush, it brilliantly captures the spirit and beauty of one of America’s most treasured wonders.

Join us for an evening that celebrates your fellow countrymen as they entertain you. 

Lassiter Concert Hall
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