Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”

I’ve always believed that Philip Glass is America’s Vivaldi. I was so honored when Philip agreed to write his second violin concerto, “The American Four Seasons,” for me. The world premiere took place in December 2009 with the Toronto Symphony, and a worldwide tour will begin in 2010.

Coming Soon! CD recording available on October 12, 2010

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“The American Four Seasons” Tour dates

December 9–12, 2009
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”
World Premiere
Toronto Symphony Orchestra

December 9 & 12, 2009
Toronto – Roy Thomson Hall

December 10, 2009
Ottawa – National Arts Center

 

April 17, 2010
London, England
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”
European Premiere

June 13, 2010
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”
Rome Chamber Music Festival
Italian Premiere

July 22, 2010
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen Music Festival
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”
U.S. Premiere

 

Robert McDuffie and the Venice Baroque Orchestra
Antonio Vivaldi, “The Four Seasons” and
Philip Glass Concerto for Violin No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”
October 14–November 19, 2010

October 14
Urbana, Illinois
Krannert Center
University of Illinois
Foellinger Great Hall

October 15
St. Louis, Missouri
Washington University
E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall

October 16
Overland Park, Kansas
Johnson County Community College Carlsen Center

October 17
Manhattan, Kansas
Kansas State University
McCain Auditorium

October 19
Iowa City, Iowa
University of Iowa Hancher Auditorium
St. Mary’s Catholic Church

October 21
Wausau, Wisconsin
Performing Arts Foundation on Artsblock
Grand Theater

October 22
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Wilson Center for the Arts
Kuttemperoor Auditorium

October 23
West Lafayette, Indiana
Purdue University – Department of Convocations
Loeb Playhouse

October 24
Chicago, Illinois
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Harris Theater for Music and Dance at Millennium Park

October 26
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall
Roy Thomson Hall

October 27
Ann Arbor, Michigan
University Musical Society
Hill Auditorium

October 29
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe Concert Association
Lensic Theatre

October 30
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Virginia G. Piper Theater

October 31
Tucson, Arizona
University of Arizona
Centennial Hall

November 2
San Francisco, California
San Francisco Performances
Herbst Theatre

November 3
Davis, California
Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
Jackson Hall

November 4
Costa Mesa, California
Philharmonic Society of Orange County
Segerstrom Concert Hall–Segerstrom Center for the Arts

November 5
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Disney Concert Hall

November 8
Amherst, Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts at Amherst Fine Arts Center
Fine Arts Center Concert Hall

November 9
Storrs, Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Jorgensen Auditorium

November 10
New York City, New York
Carnegie Hall

November 11
Wilmington, Delaware
The Grand Opera House

November 12
Elmira, New York
Clemens Center

November 14
Washington, DC
Strathmore Hall Arts Center
Music Center at Strathmore
North Bethesda, Maryland

November 15
Richmond, Virginia
University of Richmond
Camp Concert Hall

November 18
Athens, Georgia
University of Georgia
Hodgson Hall

November 19
Atlanta, Georgia
Emory University
Cherry Logan Emerson Concert Hall – Schwartz Center

 

December 3 & 5, 2010
Mexico City, Mexico
Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional de Mexico
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”

January 30, 2011
Dusseldorf, Germany
Dusseldorf Symphony
Antonio Vivaldi, “The Four Seasons” and
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”

February 19, 2011
New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Philip Glass Concerto for Violin No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”

March 10, 11 & 12, 2011
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville Symphony Orchestra
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”

April 1 & 2, 2011
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Symphony
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”

May 20 & 21, 2011
Poznan, Poland
Poznan Philharmonic
Aula Uniwersyhtecka
Antonio Vivaldi, “The Four Seasons” and
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”

May 27, 2011
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague Philharmonia
Prague Spring Festival
Dvorak Hall of Rudolfinum
Antonio Vivaldi, “The Four Seasons” and
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”

July 5, 2011
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich Chamber Orchestra
Tonhalle Zurich
Antonio Vivaldi, “The Four Seasons” and
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 2, “The American Four Seasons”

THE SEASONS