Long Beach|Local Event
Long Beach Symphony presents Gershwin, Copland and Visions of Humanity & Unity
Eckart Preu, Conductor
Zuill Bailey, Cello
AMERICAN MASTERWORKS. ONE REMARKABLE NIGHT
Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey joins Music Director Eckart Preu for the Southern California premiere of Visions of Humanity and Unity—a remarkable new five-movement cello concerto created by five composers, each inspired by a phrase from the Declaration of Independence. With an extraordinary performance by Bailey, the work brings together five different musical traditions and perspectives in one extraordinary orchestral work.
Copland — Fanfare for the Common Man
A bold, instantly recognizable American classic.
James P. Johnson — Harlem Symphony
A groundbreaking orchestral work by one of the pioneers of American jazz and popular music.
Gershwin — Overture from Strike Up the Band
A high-energy finale filled with Gershwin’s unmistakable wit and rhythmic brilliance.
Doors open at 6PM. Arrive early for a special performance on the Plaza by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. At 6:30PM, step into the theater for a Pre-Concert Talk with Eckart Preu and featured guests. Enjoy "The Third Space" in the Lobby, a spot to meet new people.