No Sousa in sight. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, American Independence looks beyond the usual patriotic soundtrack to offer a broader, more colorful portrait of American classical music. Spring Wind Quintet is joined by pianist Jonathan Korth for a program full of motion, shimmer, impulse, and song, from Barber’s beloved Summer Music to selections from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. This is American music with more than one voice, more than one style, and plenty of surprises. Program: SCOTT: Startin’ Sumthin’ MORRIS: Motion BARBER: Summer Music HIGDON: Summer Shimmers HARBERG: Impulsive Nature GERSHWIN/arr. SCHWEITZER: Selections from Porgy and Bess

***Time Change from 4PM to 6PM*** No Sousa in sight. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, American Independence looks beyond the usual patriotic soundtrack to offer a broader, more colorful portrait of American classical music. Spring Wind Quintet is joined by pianist Jonathan Korth for a program full of motion, shimmer, impulse, and song, from Barber’s beloved Summer Music to selections from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. This is American music with more than one voice, more than one style, and plenty of surprises. Program: SCOTT: Startin’ Sumthin’ MORRIS: Motion BARBER: Summer Music HIGDON: Summer Shimmers HARBERG: Impulsive Nature GERSHWIN/arr. SCHWEITZER: Selections from Porgy and Bess

***Time Change from 4PM to 6PM*** No Sousa in sight. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, American Independence looks beyond the usual patriotic soundtrack to offer a broader, more colorful portrait of American classical music. Spring Wind Quintet is joined by pianist Jonathan Korth for a program full of motion, shimmer, impulse, and song, from Barber’s beloved Summer Music to selections from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. This is American music with more than one voice, more than one style, and plenty of surprises. Program: SCOTT: Startin’ Sumthin’ MORRIS: Motion BARBER: Summer Music HIGDON: Summer Shimmers HARBERG: Impulsive Nature GERSHWIN/arr. SCHWEITZER: Selections from Porgy and Bess

From the opera stage to more intimate concert engagements, the Grammy Award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies is renowned worldwide for his luminous voice and expressive artistry. Oliver Wass is the only harpist to win the Gold Medal – the Guildhall School of Music’s most prestigious prize. A virtuoso celebrated for his versatility in playing on both modern and early harps. Together, they create a rare and enchanting musical partnership. Their performance will feature songs spanning many centuries, from Monteverdi and Purcell to Ravel and Britten.

Grammy Award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies is renowned worldwide for his luminous voice and expressive artistry. Oliver Wass is the only harpist to win the Gold Medal.