Keith Lockhart, conductor
Clayton Stephenson, piano

TAILLEFERRE  Overture for Orchestra
TAILLEFERRE  Petite Suite
RAVEL  Piano Concerto in G major
GROFÉ  Grand Canyon Suite

Keith Lockhart leads the BPO in a musical expedition to the vast landscapes of America, starting with Germaine Tailleferre’s enchanting compositions, showcasing the orchestra’s versatility. Clayton Stephenson, a pianist of remarkable talent and sensitivity, then takes center stage with Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, a piece that captures the essence of jazz’s influence on classical music. The journey culminates with Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite, an audacious depiction of natural beauty and grandeur. This concert promises to be a transcendent exploration of music’s power to evoke the majesty of the American spirit and the wonders of its landscapes.