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Summer & the Symphony Grand Finale
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones

Summer & the Symphony closes with a splendid assortment of vintage American works. Aaron Copland's inspired Fanfare for the Common Man sets the stage for a diverse program of Samuel Barber, George Gershwin, and more. Don't miss distinguished actor James Earl Jones narrating Copland's Lincoln Portrait plus a special performance by the UC Berkeley Marching Band. 

Half price for ages 17 and under.

Arrive one hour prior to start times for pre-concert entertainment in the lobby, specialty drinks, and desserts.

Special Summer & the Symphony Packages*:
      my classics 2: Pick two or more classical concerts and save 20%
Classical concerts July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 23, 24.
*This offer is not available online. Please contact our Box Office at (415) 864-6000 for details.

Start your workday all summer long with great music at Classical 102.1 KDFC.

Sponsored by   US Bank 

Summer & the Symphony    
Co-Presenter    
SFAC

Lead Sponsor    Chevron
Media Partner    San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Muni
Media Sponsor    KGO
Supporting Partner    BART

Conductor/Performers

James Gaffigan
conductor

James Earl Jones
narrator

Stephanie Harwood
vocalist

Members of the UC Berkeley Marching Band

Program

Copland
Fanfare for the Common Man

Gershwin
Promenade from the film Shall We Dance

Barber
Adagio for Strings

Walt Whitman
O Captain! My Captain!

Copland
Lincoln Portrait

Music by Inouye Jazz

Gershwin
Overture to Girl Crazy

Songs by Gershwin and Arlen

Gershwin
Strike Up the Band

Willson
Seventy-Six Trombones

Performance Date(s)

Fri, Jul 24, 2009 8:00pm
Davies Symphony Hall
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