Overview
Porgy and Bess Suite
Andrew Litton, conductor/piano
Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin
Silver Ainomäe, cello
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director
Janice Chandler Eteme, soprano (Bess)
Karen Slack, soprano (Serena)
Howard Haskin, tenor (Sportin’ Life)
Gordon Hawkins, baritone (Porgy)
BEETHOVEN Concerto in C major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, “Triple Concerto”
GERSHWIN/LITTON Suite from Porgy and Bess
Take a trip to Catfish Row, home to the cast of characters who populate Gershwin’s beloved folk opera, Porgy and Bess. Andrew Litton will conduct his own edition of this American classic, which is as famous for its historical significance as for songs including “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” and “I Loves You Porgy.” With world-class vocalists and the Colorado Symphony Chorus, this production will make you rise up singing.