WEDNESDAY, June 24, 7:00pm

Michael Stern, conductor (bio)

ON THE PROGRAM

Adam Schoenberg American Symphony

Mason Bates Desert Transport

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

As the NRO’s first Music, Mix & Mingle evening, this concert offers a fresh take on a night out: arrive early for drinks and a lively pre-concert mingle set to Bridgerton-style strings, then settle in for a dynamic, one-hour performance that is vibrant, social, and effortlessly fun.  

“American Landscapes” paints expansive sound-worlds that reflect the vastness and diversity of the nation’s terrain and spirit. Bates’ Desert Transport propels listeners across sun-baked horizons with rhythmic drive and shimmering orchestral color, conjuring the heat, motion, and beauty of the Southwest. Schoenberg’s American Symphony responds to the promise of change, crafting an emotional arc from introspective passages to vibrant celebration.  

FEATURED PHOTO BY TIMOTHY FAUST

This year, the NRO is proud to partner with local photographers whose work embodies the theme “American Adventures.” Timothy Faust is a Summit County–based photographer and owner of Timothy Faust Photography. He works closely with the local real estate and small-business community and is proud to support the National Repertory Orchestra and its contribution to the cultural vitality of the mountains.