George Gershwin
Lullaby for Strings (8 min)

Various arr. Jonathan Posthuma
Three American Songs (arr. by Posthuma) (SPCO commission, world premiere)

Duke Ellington arr. Stephen Prutsman
Three Songs for Chamber Orchestra (arr. by Prutsman) (SPCO commission) (13 min)

Intermission

Charles Ives arr. Jonathan Posthuma
Selections from 114 Songs (arr. by Posthuma ) (SPCO commission, world premiere)
Clara Osowski, mezzo-soprano

Aaron Copland
Suite from Appalachian Spring (24 min)

Approximate length 1:15

Over Thanksgiving weekend, the SPCO delves into the many traditions woven into North American orchestral music — from the calm, soothing hymns and folk sound of George Gershwin to the sophisticated melodies and groovy jazz of Duke Ellington. Known for her rich voice and expressive interpretations, Twin Cities-based mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski returns to perform new arrangements of art songs by Charles Ives. The program concludes with Copland's classic and sentimental Appalachian Spring, embodying the essence of American pastoral music.

The arrangement of Three Songs for Chamber Orchestra is made possible by support from Michael Hostetler and Erica Pascal.

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