CLASSICS: CELEBRATING ROUTE 66

buy tickets Ron Spigelman, guest conductor Richard Ramey, bassoon Nolan Stolz I selections from Suite for Route 66 Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate | Ghost of the White Deer Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra Richard Ramey, bassoon Price I Dances in the Canebrakes Grofé I Grand Canyon Suite TSO audience favorite Ron Spigelman returns to lead an evocative program inspired by America’s heartland. Nolan Stolz’s Suite for Route 66 captures the playful spirit and nostalgia of the legendary highway. Bassoonist Richard Ramey performs in Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s Ghost of the White Deer, a concerto rooted in Native American tradition. Price’s Dances in the Canebrakes features lively rhythms and folk-inspired melodies rooted in Southern traditions. Grofé’s cinematic Grand Canyon Suite paints an orchestral portrait of the American Southwest. Together, these works celebrate the enduring legacy of Route 66 as it marks its 100th anniversary. LEARN MORE ABOUT SEASON 21 + SUBSCRIPTIONS Gain Insight into the Music Read the program notes and learn more about the composers, their lives, work, motivations, and more. PROGRAM NOTES Preview the Music