GERSHWIN IN BLUE

April 15 (1:30pm), 16 (8:00pm) & 17 (3:30pm), 2011 – Hemmens Theatre

Stephen Squires, conductor | Jodie De Salvo,piano | Ollie Watts Davis, soprano |
Leon Williams, baritone | Elgin Choral Union

From the iconic Rhapsody in Blue to the popular and controversial Porgy and Bess, Gershwin was a champion “mixmaster,” bringing the sounds and vibrancy of American cultures to the concert stage. Stephen Squires, celebrating his 20th Season as the ESO’s Associate Conductor, presents some of the most loved Gershwin moments!

This program is available as part of the 2010-2011 GRAND, POPS or FRIDAY MATINEE Series.

Stephen Squires http://www.elginsymphony.org/gershwin.html