A Night in Vienna

A Night in Vienna invites you into the cinematic grandeur of the Eastern Carpathian Symphony Orchestra’s February 21 concert, captured on film for listeners who crave the full orchestral experience from their screens. The evening opens with the unmistakable main theme from Elmer Bernstein’s 1960 classic, *The Magnificent Seven*, instantly evoking the swagger of mid‑century Americana. From there the orchestra pours heart and brass into Anthony DiLorenzo’s exuberant trumpet concerto *American Enginuity*, a dynamic homage to America’s pioneering spirit—from the transcontinental railroad to the moon‑landing and every moment in between. The program then waltzes through Kenneth Fuchs’s lyrical *American Rhapsody* for violin and orchestra, a 2008 masterpiece that showcases the virtuosity of ECSO Concertmaster Stephan Tieszen. A touch of Slavic flair and East Asian echoes accompany Antonín Dvořák’s 1894‑95 *American Suite*, revealing the composer’s fascination with the New World. The concert closes on a folk note with the Missouri River ballad “Shenandoah,” as reimagined by Carmen Dragon. Together, these pieces paint a musical landscape that is both reflective and exuberant, making *A Night in Vienna* a must-see showcase of orchestral storytelling brought back to life on screen.