West Side Story Symphonic Dances + Fanfare for the Common Man
DATE
April
11,
2026
TIME
All day
LOCATION
300 S Main Street, Greenville
Event Details
Experience the vibrant energy and heartfelt creativity of the American orchestral tradition. The performance begins at 7:30 PM on Saturday and 3:00 PM on Sunday. Under the direction of Music Director Lee Mills, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents a program that pulses with rhythm, jazz-inflected harmonies, and cinematic grandeur.
From Iconic Fanfares to Broadway Masterpieces
The concert opens with Aaron Copland’s definitive Fanfare for the Common Man, followed by the South Carolina premiere of Turbulent Flames by contemporary composer Jessica Meyer. GSO Principal Clarinetist John Sadak takes the spotlight for Copland’s lyrical and virtuosic Clarinet Concerto, a work originally commissioned by jazz legend Benny Goodman.
The journey continues with Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, leading into the afternoon/evening’s exhilarating finale: Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. This orchestral suite captures the grit, romance, and tragedy of the streets of New York, featuring beloved themes like “Somewhere” and the explosive “Mambo.”
Pre-Concert Conversation
Ticketholders are invited to a free pre-concert talk starting one hour before each performance inside the Peace Concert Hall. Join Lee Mills and special guests for an engaging look at the cultural history and musical themes behind this all-American program.
Ticket Information
Tickets typically range from $22.00 to $100.00 and are available via the Peace Center Box Office. For official tickets, visit https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/26-gso-ch-5.
Peace Concert Hall at The Peace Center,
300 S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601 United States
Greenville, SC 29601 United States
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Experience the vibrant energy and heartfelt creativity of the American orchestral tradition. The performance begins at 7:30 PM on Saturday and 3:00 PM on Sunday. Under the direction of Music Director Lee Mills, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents a program that pulses with rhythm, jazz-inflected harmonies, and cinematic grandeur.
From Iconic Fanfares to Broadway Masterpieces
The concert opens with Aaron Copland’s definitive Fanfare for the Common Man, followed by the South Carolina premiere of Turbulent Flames by contemporary composer Jessica Meyer. GSO Principal Clarinetist John Sadak takes the spotlight for Copland’s lyrical and virtuosic Clarinet Concerto, a work originally commissioned by jazz legend Benny Goodman.
The journey continues with Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, leading into the afternoon/evening’s exhilarating finale: Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. This orchestral suite captures the grit, romance, and tragedy of the streets of New York, featuring beloved themes like “Somewhere” and the explosive “Mambo.”
Pre-Concert Conversation
Ticketholders are invited to a free pre-concert talk starting one hour before each performance inside the Peace Concert Hall. Join Lee Mills and special guests for an engaging look at the cultural history and musical themes behind this all-American program.
Ticket Information
Tickets typically range from $22.00 to $100.00 and are available via the Peace Center Box Office. For official tickets, visit https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/26-gso-ch-5.