Gershwin’s music lives at the crossroads of concert hall brilliance and American popular song, instantly recognizable and endlessly fresh. Under Ron Spigelman, the BPO celebrates Gershwin’s birthday with vocalist Alexandra McArthur bringing favorites to life, including I Got Rhythm, Summertime, I’ve Got a Crush on You, and The Man I Love. Expect swing, romance, and rhythmic sparkle, all elevated by the full sound of the orchestra. It is a feel good night built on melody and style, the kind of concert that makes the room smile and sends you back into the world a little lighter.

Program

Ron Spigelman, conductor
Alexandra McArthur, vocalist
Eric Huebner, piano
William Amsel, clarinet

Jazz trio:
Harry Graser, piano
John Bacon, drum set
Stephen Parisi, bass

GERSHWIN (arr. McBride)Overture to Girl CrazyOh! Lady, Be Good

Alexandra McArthur, vocalist
Jazz TrioFascinating Rhythm

Alexandra McArthur, vocalist
Jazz TrioGERSHWIN (arr. Rose)Strike Up The Band OvertureRhapsody in Blue

Eric Huebner, piano

INTERMISSION

GERSHWIN (arr. Rose)Overture from Funny FacePromenade (Walking the Dog) from Shall We Dance

William Amsel, clarinet
Eric Huebner, piano

Summertime from Porgy and BessBut Not For Me

Alexandra McArthur, vocalist
Jazz Trio

The Man I Love

Alexandra McArthur, vocalist
Jazz Trio

An American in Paris