Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents Dances Of Spring
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Springfield Symphony Hall (34 Court Street, Springfield, MA 01103, Springfield MA)
Conductor | Mark Russell Smith
Michael Abels | Liquify
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Aaron Copland | Saturday Night Waltz from Rodeo
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Gabriela Lena Frank | Coquetos from An Andean Walkabout
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Johannes Brahms | Symphony #1
The colorful music of American composer Michael Abels opens our program. *Liquify* captures the shifting moods of a great river with Abels colorful orchestrations and rhythmic verve. Two great composers offer Dance Music — Copland’s *Saturday Night Waltz* and Frank’s *Coquetos* offer elegance and exuberance. Finally, Brahms’ famous first symphony brings us from intense struggle to triumphant sunlight.