An American AND Paris

NJ Festival Orchestra, under the baton of maestro David Wroe, presents "An American AND Paris", a sizzling summer celebration as Gershwin's American in Paris meets masterworks by Debussy, Saint Saens, Vaughn Williams and more in a program of international favorites. 

"There is something for everyone in this concert," commented Maestro Wroe. "This is sure to be one of the most uplifting concert experiences one can ever hope to have - we hope that you will all come, kickback and relax, and be part of our unique summer celebration."

The concert presents a series of international masterworks and musical imagery. Audiences are invited to 

.Take in the symphonic sounds of Paris with George Gershwin's An American in Paris as it musically depicts an American's stroll through the French capital
.Enjoy Saint-Saens's beloved musical menagerie, The Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical and humorous trip to the zoo that is sure to delight the entire family
.Experience more of the French flair for musical imagery with a glorious orchestral reverie, Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, that paints a vivid tableau of an enchanted faun on a warm, sunny afternoon 
.Be there for NJFO concertmaster and virtuoso violinist Brennan Sweet's magical evocation of a skylark's flight as it soars above the rolling green hills and meadows of the English countryside in Vaughn William's The Lark Ascending
.Experience the talents of Maestro Wroe and the professionalism of the NJ Festival Orchestra as they present other musical surprises

The performance takes place on Sunday, July 31 at Fellowship Cultural Arts Center, Basking Ridge, NJ at 2:30PM. The concert also takes place on Saturday, July 30th at 8PM outdoors at the Hertell Gardens in Westfield. Tickets for both concerts may be purchased online at www.njfestivalorchestra.org, or by phone 908 232 49400.