Louis Langrée Conducts Gershwin and Ellington

Dive into a dynamic showcase of all‑American musical genius with “Louis Langrée Conducts Gershwin and Ellington.” In this mesmerizing concert film, New York’s own Orchestra of St. Luke’s, under the visionary baton of Louis Langrée, invites listeners on a sonic journey that opens with Charles Ives’s ethereal “The Unanswered Question.” The program then vaults into the bold jazz-infused realms of Duke Ellington, with his charismatic “New World a‑Comin’” and the spirited “Night Creature.” The energy escalates as George Gershwin’s effortless charm shines in “An American In Paris,” followed by Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying “Symphonic Suite From On The Waterfront,” a sweeping tribute to the 1954 film masterpiece. Harmonizing with Langrée’s passionate direction is Gerald Clayton on piano, adding depth and vitality to each piece. Watch this compelling fusion of classical sophistication and jazz vigor—an unforgettable celebration of America’s musical heritage, captured for the screen.