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An American in Paris
Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 23 at 3:00 pm
Journey through musical brilliance with Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances! Music Director Emeritus Edvard Tchivzhel returns to the podium to lead a stunning program that begins with the sparkling wit of Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide and the vibrant streetscapes of George Gershwin’s An American in Paris. The evening culminates with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, written during his time in California, blending lush melodies with a touch of American influence in his final masterpiece. Experience the artistry and energy of this unforgettable evening!
PROGRAM
Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide
George Gershwin: An American in Paris
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances
CONDUCTOR
Edvard Tchivzhel, Music Director Emeritus
Click on Edvard Tchivzhel to learn more about him.
Internationally acclaimed conductor, Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel, currently serves as Music Director and Conductor Emeritus of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. He is well-known for his moving, precise, and energetic interpretations. Tchivzhel’s performances have been reviewed by national and local media, highlighting his “high standard, vivid gestures, and strong emotional overtones” (Washington Post), +“passion and extravagance… tempered by precision and clarity” (Limelight Magazine), “crisp, polished playing” (The Greenville News), “radiant, elegantly shaped account” (Classical Voice America), “athletic conducting” (Citizen Times), and “thick weeping textures… shaped with aristocratic elegance” (The Mercury News).
Tchivzhel continues to maintain an active guest conducting calendar throughout the USA and internationally.
Pre-Concert Conversation
Free for concert ticketholders, one hour before the performance inside Peace Concert Hall. Join Music Director Lee Mills, Executive Director Jessica Satava, and special guests for an engaging exploration of the composer’s ideas, musical themes, and history of the music you’re about to hear.
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About the Peace Center Concert Hall
The Peace Concert Hall seats 2,115 and features state of the art acoustics. It boasts technology capable of catering to the most complex production requirements. The Concert Hall is the venue of choice for Broadway tours, large concerts, lectures, dance performances, and comedy events, among others.
Address
Located on the SW corner of Broad St. and Main St.
Downtown Greenville, South Carolina
Phone: (864) 467-3000
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