Stanford Symphony Orchestra: Transcontinental Railroad 150th Anniversary
2:30 - 4:30pm
Paul Phillips conducts the SSO's California premiere of Transcend, a new work by Zhou Tian, co-commissioned by the SSO as part of a consortium of 13 orchestras throughout the U.S. It celebrates the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, which occurred on 10 May 1869 when Leland Stanford drove in the Golden Spike that completed the track. Also on this all-American, transportation-themed program are works by John Adams, George Gershwin, and Samuel Barber. | On Friday, a preconcert talk with Zhou Tian, Gordon Chang, and Paul Phillips will take place on the main stage at 6:30 PM.
Paul Phillips, conductor
Zhou Tian, guest composer
Program
- John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
- Samuel Barber: Symphony No. 2, Op. 19
- Zhou Tian: Transcend (California premiere)
- George Gershwin: An American in Paris
Zhou Tian photo: M. Zhou
Admission Info
Advance tickets: GENERAL $23 | STUDENTS $13 | SENIORS $18 (Now on sale!)
At the door: GENERAL $28 | STUDENTS $18 (Free for Stanford students with SUID) | SENIORS $23