Ravel & Gershwin: Classical Meets Jazz
ESO Classics

Ravel & Gershwin: Classical Meets Jazz

Conducted by Alain Trudel
March 27, 29 & 30, 2025 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM

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About The Concert

Ravel’s Bolero showcases the composer’s incredible ability as an orchestrator, and Élisabeth Pion makes her ESO debut with his stunning, jazz-influenced Piano Concerto. Highlights from Porgy and Bess, Gershwin’s most successful opera, includes Summertime, the most covered song in history. Gould’s high-energy Symphonette No. 2 completes this sensational, genre-fusing program.

Prelude

Patrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Saturday, March 29th, starting at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). This talk by D.T. Baker is a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces being performed in your concert.

Program to Include

RAVEL Boléro Piano Concerto
GERSHWIN Porgy and Bess - A Symphonic Picture
GOULD Symphonette No. 2 "American"
ESO Premiere

Program subject to change.

This concert will include an intermission.

Featured Artists

Alain Trudel, Conductor
Élisabeth Pion, Piano
ESO Debut

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96 - Classics Series Descriptions

About ESO Classics

ESO Classics are dynamic and engaging concerts that feature the most memorable orchestral pieces. This masterworks series is our flagship and showcases the greatest symphonic masterpieces in classical music. From Bach and Handel in the Baroque period and Mozart and Beethoven in the 18th century Classical period, all the way to 21st century contemporary composers, this series encompasses the best of classical music. Our world-class musicians are joined by some of the most talented soloists from around the world, delivering unparalleled performances of these illustrious works. Let the timeless beauty of live classical music enrich and transport you!