The Program

GLINKA Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Danse Negre, Op. 35, No. 4
GERSHWIN Lullaby for String Orchestra
POPPER Hungarian Rhapsody, Op.68
SMETANA “The Moldau”, No. 2 from Má vlast
DVOŘÁK Slavonic Dances, Opus 46, No. 1 in C major: Presto
BARTÓK Rumanian Folk Dances
I. Jocul cu bâtǎ
II. Brâul
III. Pe loc
IV. Buciumeana
V. Poarga Româneascǎ
VI. Mǎrunțel
COPLAND “Hoe Down” from Rodeo

Tonight’s concert serves as a celebration of music and community, providing feelings of joy and optimism. The connecting theme is folk music/music that reminds us of home.