Symphony San Jose’s new season kicks off with a journey back to the Roaring ’20s. Walk the red carpet, pop the champagne, and discover why classical music was at the center of the Jazz Age.

The centerpiece of this concert is George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue – which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2024. At the keys is Jon Nakamatsu – known as San Jose’s favorite hometown pianist – who will also perform Aaron Copland’s jazzy, blues-inspired Piano Concerto.

The concert opens and closes with two of the most famous pieces in the orchestral repertoire: Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Maurice Ravel’s Bolero.

Program:

• George Gershwin: An American in Paris
• Aaron Copland: Piano Concerto
• George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
• Maurice Ravel: Bolero

Performances:

• Sat., October 5, 2024 @ 7:30PM
• Sun., October 6, 2024 @ 2:30PM