Masterworks: Bernstein & Barber

Cinematic drama, folklore, and history come together in a concert celebrating the many voices of American music. Sarasota Orchestra captures the pulse of Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying suite from the Academy Award-winning filmOn the Waterfront, a score infused with mid-century jazz influences and gritty urban energy. GRAMMY® Award-winning violinistStella Chenperforms Samuel Barber’s lyrical and virtuosic Violin Concerto, a masterpiece of arresting beauty and brilliance. The tension mounts with John Adams’Doctor Atomic Symphony, a riveting work inspired by the dawn of the atomic age. The program concludes with a movement from Carlos Simon’sFolklore Symphony, a radiant celebration of African American stories that bridges tradition and imagination. Tickets are sold by Sarasota Orchestra.