
THE AMERICAN
Callaway Auditorium, UWA Conservatorium of Music
Sunday 18th August 2024 • 7:30pm
CONCERT DESCRIPTION
Join us for an exceptional evening as we celebrate "The American", a concert that explores diverse global perspectives on America through music. This program promises a memorable journey, offering a blend of contemporary and classical works that reflect how America has inspired artists around the world.
This concert features the world premiere of a new work by Australian composer Nicholas Kyriakakis, inspired by a British photographer's image of an American street. The evening also includes George Gershwin’s quintessentially American Rhapsody in Blue, and culminates with Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 12, The American, a reflection of the Czech composer’s impressions of American culture.
Experience this unique celebration where tradition and modernity converge, showcasing global interpretations of American life and culture.
PROGRAM
Nicholas KYRIAKACIS
New Work (World Premiere)
George GERSHWIN
Rhapsody in Blue
antonín dvořák
String Quartet No. 12 “American”
ARTISTS
PERFORMING

LISA
SMITH
Violin I
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HELENA O'SULLIVAN
Violin II
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AARON DUNGEY
Viola
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Tiffany
Lee
Cello
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Josh
Spirek
Double Bass

ANDY
LI
Piano

CARA
DAILY
Percussion


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"Adventurous, witty, and a lot of fun. Great program of music from a2. orchestra.”
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RECORDINGS
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(2024/2025)
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