An American in Paris

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”5px||15px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] George Gershwin’s parents immigrated from Russia to New York — and a few decades later, so did Sergei Rachmaninoff. How fascinating that two such completely different musical voices shared the same origin story. The composers knew each other, and Rachmaninoff even attended the premiere of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. In this inspiring musical mash-up of a concert, we present masterpieces by these two geniuses, both of which premiered in New York. And the concert opens with a cheeky tribute to another immigrant New Yorker — Desi Arnaz! Scott Speck, conductorZlata Chochieva, piano Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:30 pmSunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:30 pmSaenger Theatre This concert, including intermission, is approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes. Please review the venue’s security policies including the use of clear bags/purses only by clicking here. PROGRAM Michael Daughtery: Desi(b. 1954) George Gershwin: An American in Paris(1898-1937) INTERMISSION Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3, D minor, Op. 30(1873-1943)Zlata Chochieva, piano Our Soloist Zlata Chochieva Writing in Gramophone of Zlata Chochieva’s sensational recording of the Chopin Etudes, being included in Gramophone’s list of 10 greatest Chopin recordings, critic Jeremy Nicholas exclaimed, “it is certainly one of the most consistently inspired, masterfully executed and beautiful-sounding versions I can recall.” In the 2024/2025 season, Zlata Chochieva made her Carnegie Hall solo debut in New York and…