Stéphane Denève & An American in Paris
About This Event
Conductor Stéphane Denève leads a program titled An American in Paris at David Geffen Hall, joined by Academy Award–winning actor F. Murray Abraham in a narrated, dramatic role. Denève brings his orchestral and interpretive experience to the program; Abraham contributes a long-standing association with classical repertoire and a preference for textual precision over showmanship.
About An American in Paris
An American in Paris is a jazz-influenced symphonic poem for orchestra by American composer George Gershwin first performed in 1928. It was inspired by the time that Gershwin had spent in Paris and evokes the sights and energy of the French capital during the Années folles.
About the Artists
Stéphane Denève
Stéphane Denève is a French conductor known for his work with various orchestras and his interpretations of classical music.
F. Murray Abraham
F. Murray Abraham is an American actor whose work spans film, theater, and concert stages, with a long-standing association with classical repertoire through his portrayal of Antonio Salieri in *Amadeus*.