An American in Paris
October 5 & 6, 2007
Erich Kunzel, conductor
Leon Bates, piano
Join us as we celebrate our opening night with American classics and French sensuality featuring pieces by Gershwin, whose works inspired the 1951 Oscar winning movie An American in Paris and is performed by one of America’s leading pianists, Leon Bates.
“He (Leon Bates) has Gershwin in his little fingers,
in his spirit, and in his intellect.” -- Vienna Symphony
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Concert Program |
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Bernstein Candide
Debussy
Gershwin
Gershwin
Ravel |
Overture
Clair de lune
An American in Paris
Rhapsody in Blue
Bolero |
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Opening Night Galas
Friday October 5th or Saturday 6th
Join us for a Parisian Street Fair celebrating our inaugural performances of the 2007-08 season!
- 7pm - Cocktail Party
- 8pm - Modesto Symphony Orchestra presents An American in Paris
- 10pm - Parisian Street Fair
- Live Dancing
- Street Performers
- Local Artists
- Silent Film
- Heavy Hord d’oeuvres and Desserts
- Wine & Champagne
Gala tickets are $50 each, concert ticket not included.
For more information or to purchase Gala Tickets, please call the Modesto Symphony Orchestra at 209.523.4156.
And for Music with a Twist … come hear Leon Bates entertain us with jazz favorites by Gershwin, Ellington, Evans, Monk, Brubeck and more …
GERSHWIN & FRIENDS
Where: Fat Cat Music House & Lounge, 930 11th Street
When: Thursday, October 4th at 8pm / Doors open at 7pm
Tickets: $10 (Must be 21 or over)
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