Mainstage Series
Flames of Renewal – Wilmington
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, and Stravinsky’s Firebird: Suite.
Michelle Di Russo, conductor
Peter Dugan, piano
Lose yourself in the effortless cool of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, where bluesy harmonies, and bursts of orchestral color blur the lines between classical elegance and jazz-inspired groove. Then, brace for the full-throttle thrill of Stravinsky’s Firebird, a whirlwind of shimmering magic and raw power that blazes from mysterious whispers to an explosive, triumphant finale.
It’s a night of contrasts — sleek and stylish, bold and untamed — all in one unforgettable concert.