Southeastern Symphony Orchestra to perform American Classics
Monday, November 22, 2021
by: Tonya Lowentritt
SOUTHEASTERN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT AMERICAN CLASSICS - The Southeastern Louisiana University Symphony Orchestra will present “American Classics” Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. in Pottle Music Auditorium. Orchestra Director and Assistant Professor of Violin Victor Correa-Cruz will conduct the concert, which is free, open to the public, and features works by Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein and more.
HAMMOND – The Southeastern Louisiana University Symphony Orchestra will present
“American Classics” Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. in Pottle Music Auditorium. Orchestra Director
and Assistant Professor of Violin Victor Correa-Cruz will conduct the concert, which
is free, open to the public, and features works by Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein and
more.
Social distancing protocols will be followed, and face coverings are required.
“The event is called ‘American Classics,’ as the pieces to be heard are landmarks
in the symphonic repertoire of this country. ‘Rodeo’ and ‘Quiet City’ by Copland will
share the stage with Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris,’ and selections from ‘Porgy
and Bess’ and ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’” Correa-Cruz said. “Bernstein’s ‘West Side Story’
Suite will also be presented by the orchestra.”
The concert will feature some of our most talented violinists from the Southeastern
Community Music School and from Southeastern’s Graduate Program, who will perform
solos with the orchestra, he added.
“This is the first time the Orchestra will perform since May 2021, as cancellations
took place after Louisiana got hit by Hurricane Ida,” Correa-Cruz explained. “We look
forward to showing our audience the orchestra’s work and passion for live music and
hope to bring some normality to everyone’s lives.”
For more information, contact the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at 985-549-
2184.