Masterworks 2: American Discoveries – Brockton Symphony Orchestra

Explore orchestral gems and the diverse music of America, from the rural-hoedown (Ruth Crawford Seeger’s Rissolty, Rossolty) and touching lullaby (William Grant Still’s Mother and Child), to New York swing (Artie Shaw’s Clarinet Concerto). Virtuosic clarinetist Matt Griffith brings Copland’s magnificent Concerto to life. Visit the local village market as the circus comes to town in Walter Piston’s ballet suite, The Incredible Flutist and witness William Schuman’s New England Triptych, based on the music of local composer William Billings, who founded our neighboring Stoughton Musical Society chorus in 1774!

William Schuman – New England Triptych
William Grant Still – Mother and Child
Aaron Copland – Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Artie Shaw – Clarinet Concerto
Matt Griffith, clarinet
Ruth Crawford Seeger – Rissolty, Rossolty
Walter Piston – The Incredible Flutist Suite

2024-2025 Season: The Road Less Traveled

Embark on a journey of musical discovery

This year, we embark on a musical journey that explores lesser-known masterpieces, hidden gems, and bold new works that challenge convention. Each performance is a step into the unknown, where we celebrate the beauty of discovery and the power of music to lead us down paths less traveled. Join us as we embrace the unexpected and uncover the extraordinary in every note!