An American in Paris
Aberdeen City Orchestra &
David Christie
Two composers, one shared love affair with jazz. This programme pairs Shostakovich at his most playful (the exuberant Festive Overture, the wry wit of The Bolt, and the irresistible Jazz Suite No. 2) with Gershwin at his most colourful, from the rhythmic energy of the Cuban Overture to the sweeping cityscapes of An American in Paris, plus a couple of his best-loved songs. Come along for an evening of orchestral music that's easy on the ear and hard to sit still to.