Stéphane Denève & An American in Paris
About This Event
Conductor Stéphane Denève leads a program titled An American in Paris at David Geffen Hall, with actor F. Murray Abraham appearing in a narrated dramatic part. Denève’s interpretive focus and Abraham’s measured articulation, drawn from his stage and film work, orient the evening toward precise orchestral storytelling rather than theatrical display.
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 stage, film, and television, with an Academy Award and other major nominations marking a career built on craft and precision. He became widely known for portraying Antonio Salieri in *Amadeus*, a role that foregrounded his control of language and psychological detail.