An American Suite

May 31, 2025
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Overview

Dvořák’s radiant salute to the New World kicks off an American road trip with James Gaffigan at the wheel. Take in poignant selections from Gershwin’s landmark opera — sung by Janai Brugger — and the composer’s urbane and nostalgic love letter to Paris. Chicago native Florence Price sets two American poems to song, and a pair of symphonic showstoppers by Bernstein transports audiences to “New York, New York” and beyond.

  • Venue
    Symphony Center
  • Price Range
    $59-$399
  • Length
    1 hour 50 minutes
  • Preconcert Conversation
    Weston Williams
Schedule
Program
Dvořák

American Suite

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My Dream

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Beside the Sea

Bernstein

Three Dance Episodes from On the Town

Gershwin

Summertime from Porgy and Bess

Gershwin

My Man's Gone Now from Porgy and Bess

Gershwin

An American in Paris

Bernstein

Overture to Candide

Extras

Enhance your concert experience.

Preconcert Dining

Enhance your concert experience by dining at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare for a seamless preconcert dining experience. Reservations | Learn more and view the menu


Preconcert Conversation

Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Weston Williams in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.

Sponsors

The appearance of Janai Brugger is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.