David Alan Miller, known for his compelling interpretations of American music, returns to NOI+F to lead this concert and recording project.  Ablaze with brass and percussion, the concert opens with Carl Ruggles' masterpiece for orchestra, Sun-Treader.  Steven Stucky's Pulitzer Prize-winning concerto for orchestra and John Harbison's Fourth Symphony complete the program.

Program:

Carl Ruggles:  Sun-Treader
Steven Stucky:  Second Concerto for Orchestra
John Harbison:  Symphony No. 4

In partnership with NAXOS, the world's largest classical record company, NOI+F will release the recording of this concert as the third installment in their ongoing series of American music recorded for NAXOS.

Join us for a SPARK! Lounge: Pre-concert Event: American Masterworks at 7:00pm.

The National Orchestral Institute + Festival brings together aspiring orchestral musicians from across the country for a month of dynamic music-making and professional exploration. Chosen by a rigorous, cross-country audition process, these young artists present passionate and awe-inspiring performances of adventuresome repertoire at The Clarice and in the community.