FSOLive: Bernstein, Ratner & Grofé

Enrique Diemecke, Music Director & Conductor Sirena Huang, Violin Journey to America Leonard Bernstein, Overture to Candide Richard Ratner, Violin Concerto (World Premiere) Ferde Grofé, Grand Canyon Suite The musical journey continues with American compositions from Leonard Bernstein and Rudolph von Grofé, including a world premiere from contemporary composer Richard Ratner. Bernstein’s rousing Overture to Candide keeps listeners on the edge of their seats with its upbeat, quirky melodies. The World Premiere of Richard Ratner’s Violin Concerto brings a contemporary twist to a classic form, and Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite will transport you to Arizona with its melodic, evocative themes.