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Sounds of America I: Marsalis and Rachmaninoff

Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Pre-Concert Talk: 6:30 pm / 1:30 pm

Performed at Willson Auditorium

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Artists:

Norman Huynh, conductor

Hannah Ji, violin

Concert Program:

WYNTON MARSALIS: Violin Concerto in D Major

I. Rhapsody

II. Rondo Burlesque

III. Blues

IV. Hootenanny

Hannah Ji, violin

I N T E R M I S S I O N

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances

I. Non allegro

II. Andante con moto (tempo di Valse)

III. Lento assai - Allegro vivace

Overview:

Celebrate the start of our new season with the vibrant spirit of American music! Be captivated by Wynton Marsalis’ Violin Concerto in D Major, performed by the talented violinist Hannah Ji. This dynamic work, inspired by the travels of renowned violinist and educator Nicola Benedetti, unfolds in four movements — each revealing a different facet of her dream, brought to life through Marsalis’ dazzling, storytelling-inspired composition.

Then, surround yourself with the rich, evocative soundscapes of Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. As the only piece Rachmaninoff composed entirely in the United States, Symphonic Dances is a powerful blend of mystery, nostalgia, and exhilarating energy. This dramatic orchestral suite brims with hauntingly beautiful melodies, mysterious waltzes, and electrifying rhythms, culminating in a triumphant, virtuosic finale.