American Fanfare | Augusta Symphony

Skip to content American Fanfare | Augusta Symphony BUY TICKETS Friday, November 06 Add to Calendar Google Calendar Outlook Calendar iCalendar Doors: 6:30 pm // Show: 7:30 pm Miller Theater – Augusta Symphony Join the Augusta Symphony at the Miller Theater for American Fanfare– Part of the Piedmont Augusta Masterworks Series. A salute to American ingenuity, American Fanfare showcases the rhythm, vitality, and beauty of homegrown masterpieces.

John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine bursts forward with propulsive energy, while Thomas Pandolfi brings his virtuosic flair to two Gershwin favorites – the jazzy Second Rhapsody and playful I Got Rhythm Variations. The concert reaches its peak with Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3, whose stirring finale features the iconic “Fanfare for the Common Man.” This program radiates the optimism, courage, and innovation that define the American spirit.

Program: Adams | Short Ride in a Fast Machine Gershwin | Second Rhapsody Gershwin | I Got Rhythm Variations Copland | Symphony No. 3 Dirk Meyer, Music Director Guest Artist, Thomas Pandolfi, Piano The Masterworks Series offers a panoramic view of the orchestral world, pairing the timeless genius of composers like Mozart with the bold, innovative voices of today’s living composers. This series is designed to be a welcoming space where everyone can experience the raw emotional power and joy that only a live symphony can deliver.

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