The concert begins with the lively spirit of Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha Overture, a rare gem blending ragtime vitality with operatic flair. Pianist Katherine Benson then takes center stage in Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, where jazz and symphony meet in dazzling brilliance. Emilie Mayer’s powerful Symphony No. 1 crowns the evening, showcasing the voice of a pioneering Romantic symphonist.

Scott Joplin: Treemonisha Overture
George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
     Katherine Benson, Soloist
Emilie Mayer: Symphony No. 1

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