American Splendor

Though a night at the symphony may call to mind mostly long-dead German or French names, the (comparatively young) good ol’ U.S. of A. has its fair share of legendary composers as well. The Austin Symphony pays tribute to those greats of jazz, classical, and the musical with American Splendor, a showcase that begins with Duke Ellington’s Three Black Kings, followed by the world premiere of a new American soon-to-be classic, Sam Lipman’s Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra. Leonard Bernstein’s On the Town: Three Dance Episodes follows, and the evening culminates with George Gershwin’s beloved An American in Paris. As a bonus, the latter will feature 112 bars that have never been heard before. – Lina Fisher