The SF Symphony and Esa-Pekka Salonen also present a cheerful romp through Stravinsky’s neoclassical ballet Pulcinella.
Musicians are expanding the Gershwin favorite to represent a more diverse understanding of America.
The company may only be staging six productions next season, but there’s an abundance of quality in the concepts and casts.
LA Opera is staging Highway 1, USA in a new production by Kaneza Schaal, with James Conlon conducting.
Michael Morgan’s last commission for the orchestra is realized by debuting conductor Kedrick Armstrong and star bass Morris Robinson.
