A rousing exploration of American music and the stories of American composers from independence through modern times.
Past Events
Jul
42021
Jul
32021
The Marbriago Trio brings you American Stories, a rousing exploration of American patriotic music and the stories of American composers from independence through modern times. American greats Stephen Foster, Scott Joplin, George M Cohan, Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein and more come to life through the unique story telling and comedy of the Marbriago Trio, joined by the brilliant soprano vocalist Nina Polachek. Also learn how the great Czech composer Antonin Dvorak influenced the direction of American music and taught Americans to embrace the folk traditions he found in the “New World”.
Performed by The Marbriago Trio (Mark Landson, Brent Buemi and Thiago Nascimento) with special soprano guest vocalist Nina Polachek.
Program
Star Spangled Banner
Anacreonic Song
Yankee Doodle
My Country tis of thee
Stephen Foster
Oh Susannah, Jeanie with the Light brown hair
John Philip Sousa
Stars and Stripes forever
Slave Song Medley
Nobody Knows, Good Ole Way, Michael Row the Boat
Antonin Dvorak
Sonatina for Violin and Piano 4th movt
Scott Joplin
Maple Leaf Rag
George M Cohan medley
Yankee Doodle Dandy, Over There, Grand old Flag
Irving Berlin
Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Oh How I hate to get up in the morning, God Bless America
Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Blues
George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue, Summertime
Aaron Copland
Appalachian Spring
Leonard Bernstein
Somewhere from West Side Story
Samuel Ward/Katherine Lee Bates
America the Beautiful