Opening Night with Gershwin

Let’s celebrate! George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto turns 100 this year, and the WSO is excited to kick off its 78th season with this amazing piece! Gershwin’s concerto combines classical form with jazz-inspired rhythms, creating a dynamic contrast between pianist Kevin Cole and the orchestra. The concert also features Richard Strauss’s Don Juan, a symphonic poem depicting the rise and fall of the legendary seducer. PROGRAM STRAUSS: Don Juan GERSHWIN: Concerto in F for Piano & Orchestra