The Last Five Years: American Music Now
DATE
March
28,
2026
TIME
All day
LOCATION
300 S Main St, Greenville
Event Details
A Bold Orchestral Exploration of Contemporary Creativity
Experience the cutting edge of American music with a program featuring works composed exclusively within the last five years. The performance begins at 7:30 PM on Saturday and 3:00 PM on Sunday. Under the direction of Music Director Lee Mills, this concert showcases the dynamic and diverse voices shaping the orchestral landscape today.
World Premieres and Virtuoso Highlights
The program features the world premiere of a new composition by Ivan Enrique Rodriguez, a composer known for his powerful musical commentary on social and cultural identity. Greenville Symphony’s Principal Cellist Seth Russell takes center stage for Lembit Beecher’s evocative Tell Me Again, a work that highlights the expressive and lyrical power of the cello.
The afternoon/evening also includes:
Clarice Assad: Circus Fantasia — A playful and vibrant work blending Brazilian and American musical traditions.
Katherine Balch: music for young water that danced beneath my feet — An ethereal and atmospheric soundscape composed in 2021.
Counterpoint Panel
Join the Symphony for a “Counterpoint Panel” on Friday, March 27, at 1:00 PM at the Gunter Theatre. This pre-concert event offers an inside look at the creative process behind these new works and a chance to hear directly from the musicians and creators.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this Gunter Theatre Series event start at $22.00 to $65.00 and can be purchased through the Peace Center Box Office or the official Greenville Symphony website. For more details, visit https://www.greenvillesymphony.org/gso_event/the-last-five-years-american-music-now/.
Gunter Theatre at The Peace Center,
300 S Main St
Greenville, SC 29601 United States
Greenville, SC 29601 United States
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A Bold Orchestral Exploration of Contemporary Creativity
Experience the cutting edge of American music with a program featuring works composed exclusively within the last five years. The performance begins at 7:30 PM on Saturday and 3:00 PM on Sunday. Under the direction of Music Director Lee Mills, this concert showcases the dynamic and diverse voices shaping the orchestral landscape today.
World Premieres and Virtuoso Highlights
The program features the world premiere of a new composition by Ivan Enrique Rodriguez, a composer known for his powerful musical commentary on social and cultural identity. Greenville Symphony’s Principal Cellist Seth Russell takes center stage for Lembit Beecher’s evocative Tell Me Again, a work that highlights the expressive and lyrical power of the cello.
The afternoon/evening also includes:
Clarice Assad: Circus Fantasia — A playful and vibrant work blending Brazilian and American musical traditions.
Katherine Balch: music for young water that danced beneath my feet — An ethereal and atmospheric soundscape composed in 2021.
Counterpoint Panel
Join the Symphony for a “Counterpoint Panel” on Friday, March 27, at 1:00 PM at the Gunter Theatre. This pre-concert event offers an inside look at the creative process behind these new works and a chance to hear directly from the musicians and creators.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this Gunter Theatre Series event start at $22.00 to $65.00 and can be purchased through the Peace Center Box Office or the official Greenville Symphony website. For more details, visit https://www.greenvillesymphony.org/gso_event/the-last-five-years-american-music-now/.