Saturday, august 1, 6:00pm

Michael Stern, conductor (bio)

ON THE PROGRAM

Leigha Amick O Beautiful Unity (Co-Commission)

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings

Aaron Copland Symphony No. 3

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

“The American Sound” considers how national identity resonates through music while honoring Colorado’s milestone year. The program opens with a special co-commission by Coloradan composer Leigha Amick: a bold fanfare celebrating Colorado, performed on the 150th anniversary of the state’s admission to the Union. Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings offers lyrical elegance and glowing warmth, while Copland’s Symphony No. 3 crowns the evening with expansive grandeur, weaving the iconic Fanfare for the Common Man into a sweeping symphonic statement that feels unmistakably American in scale, optimism, and sound. 

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.