CSO: Appalachian Spring
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Bill Heard Theatre
7:30 PM
Tickets: $10-$45
Journey through luminous soundscapes and rustic beauty in Appalachian Spring, a concert of celestial serenity, playful charm, and sweeping Americana. The evening opens with Aaron Jay Kernis’ Musica Celestis, a transcendent work of shimmering, angelic harmonies that seem to drift through the heavens. Duo Amadeae—sisters Esther Park and Sun-A Park—bring their dazzling synchronicity and expressive touch to Poulenc’s spirited Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor, a piece bursting with wit, elegance, and unexpected turns. Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring brings the night to a radiant close, evoking gentle nostalgia and painting a musical portrait of open skies and endless possibility. This program offers a joyful, heartfelt journey through sound and story—a celebration of hope, imagination, and the enduring spirit.
Aaron Jay Kernis Musica Celestis
Francis Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor*
Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring
*Duo Amadeae: Esther Park & Sun-A Park, pianos
Run Time: 54 minutes of music plus 20 minute intermission
Student, Senior, Military, and Educator discounts are available in person.
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Bill Heard Theatre
7:30 PM
Tickets: $10-$45
Journey through luminous soundscapes and rustic beauty in Appalachian Spring, a concert of celestial serenity, playful charm, and sweeping Americana. The evening opens with Aaron Jay Kernis’ Musica Celestis, a transcendent work of shimmering, angelic harmonies that seem to drift through the heavens. Duo Amadeae—sisters Esther Park and Sun-A Park—bring their dazzling synchronicity and expressive touch to Poulenc’s spirited Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor, a piece bursting with wit, elegance, and unexpected turns. Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring brings the night to a radiant close, evoking gentle nostalgia and painting a musical portrait of open skies and endless possibility. This program offers a joyful, heartfelt journey through sound and story—a celebration of hope, imagination, and the enduring spirit.
Aaron Jay Kernis Musica Celestis
Francis Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor*
Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring
*Duo Amadeae: Esther Park & Sun-A Park, pianos
Run Time: 54 minutes of music plus 20 minute intermission
Student, Senior, Military, and Educator discounts are available in person.
More Information
