American Mosaic – Opening Night

Bernstein: West Side Story: Selections
Copland: Clarinet Concerto
  Michael Rusinek, clarinet
Nkeiru Okoye: Voices Shouting Out
Hanson: Symphony No. 2, op.30 ‘Romantic’

The 56^th season opens with a vibrant celebration of American music, featuring selections from Leonard Bernstein’s beloved “West Side Story,” and Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto performed by Michael Rusinek, principal clarinet of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The evening also includes Nkeiru Okoye’s Voices Shouting Out, a moving musical response to 9/11 and Hanson’s lyrical Symphony No 2. Celebrate opening night with the WSO as we honor the rich musical heritage of the United States. Please consider bringing a donation of non-perishable food item to support the Westmoreland Food Bank prior to the concert.