The Cleveland Orchestra Loras John Schissel, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano – Cleveland Orchestra debut Franklin Cohen, clarinet Newman: Street Scene Bernstein: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs Rodgers: “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” from On Your Toes Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Gershwin: “Ballet for Fred and Ginger” from Shall We Dance?
In a jazz-inspired program, George Gershwin’s most popular piece, Rhapsody in Blue, evokes the glamorous New York jazz scene of the 1920s. To complete the program are rhythmic symphonic works and jazz-influenced melodies from Broadway.
