Gershwin and Bernstein
Gershwin and Bernstein
This concert is part of the Ertegun Series and is sponsored by The Ioana Maria Banu Ertegun Trust.
Copland Fanfare for the Common Man
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue (arr. by Grofé)
Bernstein West Side Story, Suites 1 & 2
Aliki Chrysochou Maria
Robin Bailey Tony
Oxford Philharmonic Choir
Marios Papadopoulos conductor/piano
In the 20th century, Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin proved that classical music could be revitalised when embracing popular styles, not degraded. For the final concert of our season, works by both composers demonstrate that process in action. We open with the piece that brought the wicked excitement of jazz onto the concert stage and made Gershwin a star, his Rhapsody in Blue. In West Side Story, Bernstein supplemented his wicked syncopations and fast-lane drive with the most memorable tunes he would write. Bernstein’s two suites of highlights include the best songs, most contagious dances and greatest orchestral moments from what many consider the greatest modern musical.
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17 Jun 2027
Tickets: £18, £30, £32, £42, £58
(Students from £5)
Duration: 120 min
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street
(Students from £5)
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