Alabama Symphony Orchestra EBSCO Masterworks Series

Gershwin’s An American in Paris

Carlos Izcaray, Conductor
Richard Stoltzman, Clarinet

IVES: Country Band March 
BOTTI: ASO/Sound Investment Commission 
ELLINGTON: Three Black Kings 
ADAMS: Lollapalooza 
SIEGMEISTER: Clarinet Concerto 
GERSHWIN: An American in Paris 

Explore the streets of Paris in the 1920’s through the iconic music of George Gershwin, tap your feet to a jazz-infused Clarinet Concerto as performed by the phenomenal Richard Stoltzman, and behold the emergence of new music as we premiere a work by our 2016-2017 Sound Investment Composer in Residence, Susan Botti.

Gain insight into the works you’re about to hear by joining us at 7pm for Concert Comments in the Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall. Free.

Also, remain after the concert for an informal Inside the Music discussion with the musicians and guest artists.