This Iowa Arts Showcase broadcast features an interview with wcfsymphony Music Director and Conductor, Jason Weinberger. The symphony will be performing a concert in celebration of the late composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday.
Concertgoers will experience a wide array of music from every genre explored by Bernstein interwoven with imagery and sound of him at work. The culmination of collaborations with a host of community organizations, this special concert will also include the Northern Iowa Youth Orchestra, University of Northern Iowa Children’s Choir and other guest artists. The concert, “Bernstein @ 100,” takes place this Sunday, April 15th at 4:00 p.m. at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
PROGRAM
Bernstein A Wonderful Town, Overture
Bernstein Halil with Claudia Anderson
Bernstein A Quiet Place, Suite
Bernstein Mass, Gloria Tibi
Bernstein Mass, Meditation no. 3 with Isaac Pastor-Chermak
Bernstein West Side Story, Symphonic Dances
