Rhapsody in Blue
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Step right up for a musical time machine that'll blow your mind! The Austin Symphony Orchestra is resurrecting George Gershwin himself on stage through the wizardry of Steinway & Sons' Spirio|r technology. That's right—this high-tech piano plays Gershwin's actual recorded keystrokes in perfect sync with the live orchestra, letting you hear Rhapsody in Blue exactly as the maestro himself hammered it out back in the day!
- Mind-Bending Main Event: Gershwin/Grofé's Rhapsody in Blue – jazz vibes meet classical glory, Gershwin-style.
- Patriotic Picks: Morton Gould's Selection from American Ballads for that starry-spangled spirit.
- Symphonic Adventure: Charles Ives' Symphony No. 1 in D Minor from the National Park Suite.
- Hoedown Heroics: Aaron Copland's Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes – get ready to two-step in your seat!
Top it all off with Westwater Arts' jaw-dropping symphonic photochoreography visuals that paint America's landscapes like a living postcard. Sponsored by the Bancroft Initiative, this is history, innovation, and pure orchestral fireworks colliding in one epic night. Your ears (and eyes) won't believe it!
Venue Details
Discover the Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin's vibrant hub for live entertainment at 701 W Riverside Dr!
Nestled along Lady Bird Lake with jaw-dropping skyline views, this nonprofit gem opened in 2008 on the site of the historic Municipal Auditorium. It's the proud permanent home to the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Opera, and Ballet Austin, plus resident faves like Austin Shakespeare and Conspirare.
- Rock out in **Dell Hall**, the acoustic masterpiece for symphonies and big shows.
- Catch intimate vibes in the **Rollins Studio Theatre**.
- Enjoy free events, family fun, movies, festivals, and hangs year-round.
- Easy access by CapMetro buses, walking bridges, or onsite parking garages.
Pulse with Austin's creative energy—grab tickets online 24/7, by phone, or at the box office for unforgettable nights of music, dance, and theater!