Houston Symphony presents Fanfare for the Common Man: Copland + World Premiere at Jones Hall

DATES: May 6 & May 7, 8 p.m.May 8, 2:30 p.m.Often called The Great American Symphony, Coplands joyous Third Symphony was composed to celebrate the end of World War II. It concludes with one of classical musics most well known and iconic worksthe stirring and triumphant Fanfare for the Common Man. Plus, experience an exciting world premiere and a breathtaking display of percussion artistry when the Symphonys Matthew Strauss and Svet Stoyanov perform Jennifer Higdons electrifying Duo Duel for Two Percussionists and Orchestra.