RI Philharmonic presents Rhapsody in Blue March 14 & 15 The VETS

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra presents Rhapsody in Blue with conductor Aram Demirjian and pianist Jeffrey Biegel for two performances at The VETS, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence: Saturday, March 15 at 7:30pm as part of the TACO Classical Series, and Friday, March 14 at 6:30PM, as part of the Amica Rush Hour Series. Both concerts feature the RI Phil premiere of Ives’ Fugue (from Symphony No. 4), the RI Phil premiere of Peter Boyer’s Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and the RI Phil premiere of Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony.

“This program is exceptional in many ways. Not only are we presenting three Rhode Island Philharmonic premieres, but we are also a part of a historic musical milestone in presenting Rhapsody in Red, White, & Blue by Rhode Island composer Peter Boyer, celebrating the centennial of George Gershwin’s seminal work, Rhapsody in Blue,” said Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School Executive Director David Beauchesne. “Featuring a mix of beloved classics and exciting new works, this March concert celebrates the rich and diverse musical traditions that have shaped American orchestral music.”

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