Rhapsody in Blue at 100: Jazz Comes to the Symphony

May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024

Santa Barbara Symphony
Granada Theatre

Classical and jazz aficionados unite in this commemorative concert highlighting 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin’s creation is one of the most recognizable compositions to define the Jazz Age. The virtuosic and audience favorite Marcus Roberts trio will pay homage in an unforgettable, toe-tapping performance of Roberts’ own re-conceived composition for piano and orchestra Rhapsody in D. Ives’ Symphony No. 2 will round out the concert with a blending of traditional orchestral sounds, hymns, and marches.

THE ARTISTS
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Marcus Roberts Trio
Marcus Roberts, Piano
Roland Guerin, Bass
Jason Marsalis, Drums

REPERTOIRE
George Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue 
Marcus Roberts, Rhapsody in D
Charles Ives, Symphony No. 2

Rhapsody in Blue at 100: Jazz Comes to the Symphony

1330 State StreetrnSuite 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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