Masterworks: Rhapsody in Blue marks a significant celebration for the Western Piedmont Symphony, taking place on October 12, 2024. Featuring pianist Jeffrey Biegel, the concert honors the centennial of Gershwin’s iconic composition while also introducing Peter Boyer’s Rhapsody in Red, White, & Blue, alongside works by Adolphus Hailstork and Ravel. This performance illustrates the orchestra's commitment to showcasing both classic and contemporary American music. The concert will be held at the P.E. Monroe Auditorium at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.
Cast and Creative Team for Masterworks: Rhapsody in Blue at Western Piedmont Symphony
Creative Team
Matthew Troy
Music Director
Matthew Troy
Conductor
Jeffrey Beigel
Featured Artist
Peter Boyer
Composer
Adolphus Hailstork
Composer
Misha Keylin
Featured Artist
Samuel Magill
Featured Artist
Doreen Ketchens
Featured Artist
Scott Rawls
Featured Artist
Kimberly Sparr
Featured Artist
Jim Douglass
Featured Artist
David Dash
Artist
Maria Serkin
Artist
Alison Gagnon
Artist
Jeff Midkiff
Featured Artist
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