American Plains

Saturday 6th July & Sunday 7th July 2024 at Strathfield Town Hall

Hold on tight as we embrace the pulse-quickening tempo of John Adams’ ‘Short Ride in a Fast Machine’, a thrilling musical joyride that captures the essence of speed.

Saddle up for an exhilarating journey across the Western Plains with the Strathfield Symphony Orchestra. Experience the soul-stirring melodies of Copland’s ‘Appalachian Spring Suite’, a musical canvas that captures the rustic beauty and pioneering spirit synonymous with the American frontier.

Feel the rhythmic heartbeat of America with Florence Price’s powerful Symphony No. 3, which brings African American slave music into the classical tradition, heralding the overwhelming influence of African American musical traditions on modern music globally.

Book your tickets now and set forth on a musical expedition through the USA.

Program: 

Copland – Appalachian Spring Suite

Price – Symphony 3

Adams – Short Ride in a Fast Machine

Read the program here.

2 Comments Add yours

Leave a comment