Type: Light Orchestral
Orchestra: The Berlin Philharmonic
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa
Location: Waldbuhne Amphitheater, Germany
Soloists: Marcus Roberts Trio
Program: George Gershwin music including An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue, Piano Concerto in F, I Got Rhythm
Year: 2003

The combination of a top classical orchestra, conducted by a legend, with a swinging jazz trio makes for joyful energy. Have fun at this outdoor summertime concert with the vibe of a New York jazz club. From cinematic orchestral showpieces to piano-jazz and swinging pop tunes, the program hits the mark. Starting with An American in Paris, there are hits including jazz pianist Marcus Roberts with Rhapsody in Blue. This isn’t a concert for head-nodding seriousness. It’s the night for a party.