American Classics

The Santa Fe Symphony presents
American Classics

Description

Recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award and an Avery Fisher Career Grant, violinist Alexi Kenney was named “a talent to watch” by The New York Times. He has earned widespread acclaim across the globe and returns to Santa Fe in February 2024 performing Barber’s Violin Concerto No.1 for “American Classics.” Also on the program are works by Bernstein, Copland, and Gina Flagello. Presented as part of the Art + Sol Santa Fe Winter Arts Festival.

Tickets start as low as $25. Half-priced tickets for children 6 to 14 years of age can be purchased through The Symphony Box Office at 505.983.1414.

FREE PREVIEW TALK AT 3:00 PM

PROGRAM

GALA FLAGELLO
Vitality for Orchestra

SAMUEL BARBER
Violin Concerto, op.14
       Allegro
       Andante
       Presto in moto perpetuo

Alexi Kenney, Violin

LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Chichester Psalms
     Psalm 108 (verse 2) and Psalm 100 (complete)
     Psalm 23 (complete) and Psalm 2 (Verses 1-4)
     Psalm 131 (complete) and Psalm 133 (Verse 1)

    The Symphony Chorus 

AARON COPLAND
“Four Dance Episodes” from Rodeo

     Buckaroo Holiday: Allegro con spirit
     Corral Nocturne: Moderato
     Saturday Night Waltz: Slow Waltz
     Hoe-Down: Allegro

Full Concert Underwriter: Boo Miller
Sponsors-in-Part:
Mary and John Macukas
Elizabeth and James Roghair (chorus sponsors)
Reach for the Stars Sponsor: Phil Martin