Experience a groundbreaking musical fusion as banjo great Béla Fleck takes center stage alongside the Colorado Symphony for a captivating rendition of George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. Fleck’s latest project expands and explores Gershwin’s iconic work by paying homage to the legendary composer while redefining an American classic—just in time for its centennial. Fleck’s mastery of the banjo transforms the familiar orchestral piece into a mesmerizing exploration of genres, blending classical and bluegrass influences seamlessly.
Earl Lee, conductor
Béla Fleck, banjo
Repertoire
CARLOS SIMON Four Black American Dances, Mvts. I & IV
BÉLA FLECK Juno Concerto, Mvt. III
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
CSO: Béla Fleck Plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
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