Gershwin, Porgy, and More

Thursday, April 25, 2024 – 7:30pm

Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock
Nia Kelley, soprano
Kendi Jensen-Loving

Experience the essence of the American South in “Catfish Row”, Gershwin’s concert version of his opera “Porgy and Bess”. From the soulful resonance of “Summertime” to the rhythmic charm of “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” immerse yourself in rich storytelling with evocative harmonies and narratives that define a musical era.

Program

•  Jaime Texidor: Amparito Roca
•  arr. Bullock: A Tribute to Gershwin
•  William Grant Still: Summerland
•  George Gershwin: Cuban Overture
•  George Gershwin: Catfish Row

Sponsors

Robert and Jo Ann McQuade