Overview
A three-part celebration starting with the music that defined the Roaring Twenties. First, listen to music of the era in the concert hall, such as George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris. Then, join a Roaring Twenties party in the lobby. And finally, enjoy the landmark 1927 silent film It starring Clara Bow, accompanied on the organ by Dennis James. 1920s dress attire is encouraged!
Part 1 at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall (without intermission)
Eubie Blake: Charleston Rag (arr. Gunther Schuller)
Scott Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag
Jeffrey Biegel, piano
George Gershwin: An American in Paris
Kurt Weill: “Mack the Knife” from Threepenny Opera
Denean Dyson, vocalist
Ron Kobayashi Trio
Duke Ellington: “Martin Luther King” from Three Black Kings
Jonathan A. Gómez, saxophone
WC Handy: St. Louis Blues
Denean Dyson, vocalist
Barry Perkins, cornet
Ron Kobayashi, keyboard
George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Jeffrey Biegel, piano
Part 2 at 9:30 p.m. in the Lobby
Roaring Twenties Party with music, dance and more
Part 3 at 10:15 p.m. in the Concert Hall
The landmark 1927 silent film It starring Clara Bow, accompanied on the organ by Dennis James
ARTISTS:
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Alan Chapman, host
Jeffrey Biegel, piano
Denean Dyson, vocalist
Ron Kobayashi Trio
Jonathan A. Gómez, saxophone
Barry Perkins, cornet
Dennis James, organ
Pacific Symphony
Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Concert Preview Talk with Alan Chapman at 7 p.m.
