RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_6f376f60-aae8-4c2f-914b-267d85d89043 -- Rendered At Sat, 02 May 2026 15:01:56 +0000 Alpharetta Symphony - Chat with the Conductor https://redcircle.com/shows/alpharetta-symphony-chat-with-the-conductor en-US All rights reserved. Dr. Grant Gilman Welcome to the Alpharetta Symphony Chat with the Conductor podcast, where Music Director Dr. Grant Gilman takes you behind the scenes of the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra. Dive deep into the world of classical music, explore the stories behind the compositions, and get to know the artists who bring them to life. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or new to the orchestral experience, this podcast offers a unique and intimate look into the artistry, dedication, and passion that make the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra a must-listen ensemble. Tune in for exclusive interviews, musical insights, and a front-row seat to the creative process. www.alpharettasymphony.org www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony 6f376f60-aae8-4c2f-914b-267d85d89043 Welcome to the Alpharetta Symphony Chat with the Conductor podcast, where Music Director Dr. Grant Gilman takes you behind the scenes of the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra. Dive deep into the world of classical music, explore the stories behind the compositions, and get to know the artists who bring them to life. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or new to the orchestral experience, this podcast offers a unique and intimate look into the artistry, dedication, and passion that make the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra a must-listen ensemble. Tune in for exclusive interviews, musical insights, and a front-row seat to the creative process.

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]]> episodic no Dr. Grant Gilman music@alpharettasymphony.org no full Chat with the Conductor Ep. 8 | Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 Chat with the Conductor Ep. 8 | Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 8 2 Dr. Grant Gilman Welcome to the edge of your seat. You’ll be transported to another time with Tchaikovsky’s revolutionary fifth symphony. Known for his timeless and well-loved melodies from works like Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake, you’ll see why Tchaikovsky’s symphonies are some of the most performed around the world. One of the most sublime themes in film music, Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission, is brought to life on our stage by our fabulous principal oboist, Torrence Welch.


MUSIC

Ennio Morricone: “Gabriel’s Oboe” from The Mission

Sibelius: Finlandia

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5


PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Torrence Welch, oboe

Alpharetta Symphony


http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

]]> <p><span>Welcome to the edge of your seat. You’ll be transported to another time with Tchaikovsky’s revolutionary fifth symphony. Known for his timeless and well-loved melodies from works like Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake, you’ll see why Tchaikovsky’s symphonies are some of the most performed around the world. One of the most sublime themes in film music, Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission, is brought to life on our stage by our fabulous principal oboist, Torrence Welch. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>MUSIC</span></p><p><span>Ennio Morricone: “Gabriel’s Oboe” from The Mission</span></p><p><span>Sibelius: Finlandia</span></p><p><span>Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>PERFORMERS</span></p><p><a href="http://www.grantgilman.com" rel="nofollow">Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor</a></p><p><span>Torrence Welch, oboe</span></p><p><a href="http://www.alpharettasymphony.org" rel="nofollow">Alpharetta Symphony</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE1scGM4VzIwcUZaSFhUZzlUQ0ltbVF1SF9sd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX3JTcExtSWktQ09GNFZHNFduTmdRdFhCX0pXQ1dnSUdQOExDWnQ2TG91X0Y3SFd4RzVScjE5dU1nSEZfeGctZDBYY3A5V3dmLVhrYkFZMkktMTM3dzJIdkp4UTNhQlpxMGgzSDFsVElwRjBidDB6Yw&v=cbY6VG2iwTs" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a></p> 13fc01b5-e4fa-4f3e-bc57-cb634ebe79f6 Https://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:05:05 +0000 746 no full Chat With The Conductor Ep. 7 | Amy Beach's Gaelic Symphony Chat With The Conductor Ep. 7 | Amy Beach's Gaelic Symphony 7 2 Dr. Grant Gilman No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.


MUSIC

Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst

Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2

Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic


PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Helen Kim, violin

Alpharetta Symphony


http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

]]> <p>No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.</p><p><br></p><p>MUSIC</p><p>Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst</p><p>Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2</p><p>Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic</p><p><br></p><p>PERFORMERS</p><p>Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor</p><p>Helen Kim, violin</p><p>Alpharetta Symphony</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFNfUHZhT2pScVlGV0pHcVMxUTRsRzh3dHo2UXxBQ3Jtc0trR2JyQ2I1bTg0b0hscDM4cUFhX2FvVFRsVFF6QmtFNnFHMHZzNGFwSGVIWTQ4d2p0M2Z0VFNVdGk5eDQ0NDVMSTBlSk5nN0FScTJQcGh1ek5FV3ZaY1owTnVRX3V6Sy0yNnVPbHJwOFA1Um44LWhtOA&v=o8uyHa7cpws" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a></p> 77d7a040-990f-41cc-8638-cde065030a7f Https://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:00:45 +0000 551 no full Ep.6 pt 2 Augusta Read Thomas Ep.6 pt 2 Augusta Read Thomas 2 Dr. Grant Gilman No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.


MUSIC

Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst

Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2

Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic


PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Helen Kim, violin

Alpharetta Symphony


http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

]]> <p>No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.</p><p><br></p><p>MUSIC</p><p>Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst</p><p>Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2</p><p>Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic</p><p><br></p><p>PERFORMERS</p><p>Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor</p><p>Helen Kim, violin</p><p>Alpharetta Symphony</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG1iUXl0NjFpMURjQjdKRE5SYWJONmxMMW9oQXxBQ3Jtc0ttNTlUdkpHam9SNGJETksxcjFTcjRqNTc4dzlEQWEycWs2U0oweUpQQ1VKX2ZJODNsbHFVaFhvQjlJajhUbVZRTk90ZTV1S29ZcWN1dlVvOFgwRG1BR0oxRlVWT0FiMjFsdnNQdzdzMHJwWWpEX09LSQ&v=ujFD5v1IsVI" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a></p> b9ac648c-5c53-46cd-92f3-aa86c59c70d0 Https://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:55:00 +0000 2521 no full Ep. 6 pt 1 Helen Kim Ep. 6 pt 1 Helen Kim 2 Dr. Grant Gilman No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.


MUSIC

Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst

Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2

Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic


PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Helen Kim, violin

Alpharetta Symphony


http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

]]> <p>No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.</p><p><br></p><p>MUSIC</p><p>Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst</p><p>Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2</p><p>Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic</p><p><br></p><p>PERFORMERS</p><p>Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor</p><p>Helen Kim, violin</p><p>Alpharetta Symphony</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1hFN3NaR1FpYmliNlVkaHRKclpRdWc1dkZ4Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsbl9kb2RWdXlEZEM3TDE4MU1oVi1yYlpGeURBQ29Lelh2TloyeWNkWmszUER1T0w0OWxKaU1PRy02cFBxdW5uaEROT1VSN2ZicXVZZDZnY3JfelNGM2M5WjAwdlBITlM2YnZxcHJuQUtySEJwWW5oVQ&v=vhmrQWVYFaI" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a></p> decc94a1-2397-439c-9682-b4d3e0a31a9c Https://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:43:59 +0000 2791 no full Home for the Holidays Home for the Holidays 5 1 Dr. Grant Gilman There's nothing like home for the holidays. Join your hometown orchestra, the Alpharetta Symphony, for an evening of some of your favorite holiday music wrapped neatly in a bow. There's something for everyone - themes from beloved holiday movies, beautiful carols, and even a classical hit or two. Joined by the chorus from Alpharetta Methodist Church, the Alpharetta Symphony will make you feel like you're next to a roaring fire, hot chocolate in hand.

MUSIC

Tchaikovsky: "Pas de deux" from The Nutcracker

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Tchaikovsky: "Trepak" from The Nutcracker Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Polar Express

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Handel: "Hallelujah" from Messiah

Adolph Charles Adam: 0 Holy Night Leroy Anderson: Christmas Festival

PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Chorus of the Alpharetta Methodist Church

Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

]]> <p>There&#39;s nothing like home for the holidays. Join your hometown orchestra, the Alpharetta Symphony, for an evening of some of your favorite holiday music wrapped neatly in a bow. There&#39;s something for everyone - themes from beloved holiday movies, beautiful carols, and even a classical hit or two. Joined by the chorus from Alpharetta Methodist Church, the Alpharetta Symphony will make you feel like you&#39;re next to a roaring fire, hot chocolate in hand.</p><p>MUSIC</p><p>Tchaikovsky: &#34;Pas de deux&#34; from The Nutcracker</p><p>&#39;Twas the Night Before Christmas</p><p>Tchaikovsky: &#34;Trepak&#34; from The Nutcracker Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride</p><p>How the Grinch Stole Christmas</p><p>The Polar Express</p><p>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Handel: &#34;Hallelujah&#34; from Messiah</p><p>Adolph Charles Adam: 0 Holy Night Leroy Anderson: Christmas Festival</p><p>PERFORMERS</p><p>Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor</p><p>Chorus of the Alpharetta Methodist Church</p><p>Alpharetta Symphony</p><p>http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</p> 8953ddd1-d19f-4aa4-90ef-ee95329c5c95 Https://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:51:19 +0000 335 no full Interviews: Horns and Alex Fricker Interviews: Horns and Alex Fricker 4 1 Dr. Grant Gilman The Alpharetta Symphony Horn section talks Schuman "Konzertstück" and enghlish horn expert Alex Fricker discusses Jennifer Higdon's 25 year old composition "Blue Cathedral". Don't miss the concert, November 3, 8pm, at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church: www.alpharettasymphony.org.

]]> <p>The Alpharetta Symphony Horn section talks Schuman &#34;Konzertstück&#34; and enghlish horn expert Alex Fricker discusses Jennifer Higdon&#39;s 25 year old composition &#34;Blue Cathedral&#34;. Don&#39;t miss the concert, November 3, 8pm, at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church: www.alpharettasymphony.org.</p> 0a9933c5-db26-4391-a5e6-48a484dcbeb5 Https://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony Sun, 29 Oct 2023 01:22:45 +0000 2573 no full Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 3 1 Dr. Grant Gilman It all starts with the most famous four notes in all of music. This incredible symphony by Beethoven, one of the true masters of classical music has been heard in movies, documentaries, and commercials for decades. You’ll leave this concert singing that familiar tune! Also featured in this concert is Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, an ethereal and heart-wrenching piece that almost guarantees goosebumps, and Robert Schumann’s Konzertstücke, a shining showcase for the glorious sounds of four French horns. MUSIC Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral Robert Schumann: Konzertstück for 4 horns and orchestra Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 PERFORMERS Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor Jonathan Shaw, horn Tyler Smith, horn Jake Wadsworth, horn Cal Hughes, horn Alpharetta Symphony http://www.alpharettasymphony.org It all starts with the most famous four notes in all of music. This incredible symphony by Beethoven, one of the true masters of classical music has been heard in movies, documentaries, and commercials for decades. You’ll leave this concert singing that familiar tune! Also featured in this concert is Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, an ethereal and heart-wrenching piece that almost guarantees goosebumps, and Robert Schumann’s Konzertstücke, a shining showcase for the glorious sounds of four French horns.


MUSIC

Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral

Robert Schumann: Konzertstück for 4 horns and orchestra

Beethoven: Symphony No. 5


PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Jonathan Shaw, horn

Tyler Smith, horn

Jake Wadsworth, horn

Cal Hughes, horn

Alpharetta Symphony 

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

]]> <p>It all starts with the most famous four notes in all of music. This incredible symphony by Beethoven, one of the true masters of classical music has been heard in movies, documentaries, and commercials for decades. You’ll leave this concert singing that familiar tune! Also featured in this concert is Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, an ethereal and heart-wrenching piece that almost guarantees goosebumps, and Robert Schumann’s Konzertstücke, a shining showcase for the glorious sounds of four French horns. </p><p><br></p><p>MUSIC </p><p>Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral </p><p>Robert Schumann: Konzertstück for 4 horns and orchestra </p><p>Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 </p><p><br></p><p>PERFORMERS </p><p>Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor </p><p>Jonathan Shaw, horn </p><p>Tyler Smith, horn </p><p>Jake Wadsworth, horn </p><p>Cal Hughes, horn </p><p>Alpharetta Symphony </p><p>http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</p> 34c5f7b2-8ff9-41a3-8787-c72eecab28ab Https://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:34:28 +0000 347 no full Interview with Mac Frampton Interview with Mac Frampton 2 1 Dr. Grant Gilman Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists. MUSIC George Gershwin: American in Paris I Got Rhythm Strike Up the Band Selections from Porgy and Bess Embraceable You Lullaby ”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay ”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance Rhapsody in Blue PERFORMERS Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor Mac Frampton, piano Tiffany Uzoije, soprano Raphael Fleuristal, baritone Alpharetta Symphony www.alpharettasymphony.org Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists.


MUSIC

George Gershwin:

  • American in Paris
  • I Got Rhythm
  • Strike Up the Band
  • Selections from Porgy and Bess
  • Embraceable You
  • Lullaby
  • ”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay
  • ”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance
  • Rhapsody in Blue


PERFORMERS

  • Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor
  • Mac Frampton, piano
  • Tiffany Uzoije, soprano
  • Raphael Fleuristal, baritone
  • Alpharetta Symphony

www.alpharettasymphony.org

]]> <p>Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists.</p><p><br></p><p>MUSIC</p><p>George Gershwin:</p><ul><li>American in Paris</li><li>I Got Rhythm</li><li>Strike Up the Band</li><li>Selections from Porgy and Bess</li><li>Embraceable You</li><li>Lullaby</li><li>”Someone to Watch Over Me” from <em>Oh, Kay</em></li><li>”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from <em>Shall We Dance</em></li><li>Rhapsody in Blue</li></ul><p><br></p><p>PERFORMERS</p><ul><li>Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor</li><li>Mac Frampton, piano</li><li>Tiffany Uzoije, soprano</li><li>Raphael Fleuristal, baritone </li><li>Alpharetta Symphony</li></ul><p><a href="http://www.alpharettasymphony.org" rel="nofollow">www.alpharettasymphony.org</a></p> e5c89b55-66cb-4a6c-b77c-5fd0cf119df2 Https://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:58:24 +0000 1269 no full Rhapsody In Blue Rhapsody In Blue 1 1 Dr. Grant Gilman Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening of jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists. MUSIC George Gershwin: American in Paris I Got Rhythm Strike Up the Band Selections from Porgy and Bess Lullaby ”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay ”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance Rhapsody in Blue PERFORMERS Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor Mac Frampton, piano Tiffany Uzoije, soprano Raphael Fleuristal, baritone Alpharetta Symphony http://www.alpharettasymphony.org Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening of jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists.


MUSIC

George Gershwin:

American in Paris

I Got Rhythm

Strike Up the Band

Selections from Porgy and Bess

Lullaby

”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay

”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance

Rhapsody in Blue


PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Mac Frampton, piano

Tiffany Uzoije, soprano

Raphael Fleuristal, baritone

Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

]]> <p>Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening of jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists.</p><p><br></p><p>MUSIC</p><p>George Gershwin:</p><p>American in Paris</p><p>I Got Rhythm</p><p>Strike Up the Band</p><p>Selections from Porgy and Bess</p><p>Lullaby</p><p>”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay</p><p>”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance</p><p>Rhapsody in Blue</p><p><br></p><p>PERFORMERS</p><p>Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor</p><p>Mac Frampton, piano</p><p>Tiffany Uzoije, soprano</p><p>Raphael Fleuristal, baritone</p><p>Alpharetta Symphony</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUxVRERqTThTdlkwT1JsVXprLWhVcXBTMm9UZ3xBQ3Jtc0tteUFnNDBsaHhlTUpHMUhDV2ZSVXdoM3FfR28tNmFPU2xZUE1TUWR2ZUlWMUxfX1NIT2hmMC16WS04U2JHR2FqeVJXQm1fZnpoenRhVUE0ZHVYSThOcGtYME83bnU0Znh4dHdzeFluRVZXQUxfcnQtZw&v=xpUzjMjvpws" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a></p> 36152e61-628f-4878-8fb0-bcf979604511 Https://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:02:00 +0000 519 no