New Year's Eve concert

Join the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, led by Music Director and violinist Daniel Hope, for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve concert that celebrates the spirit of American music. Featuring the extraordinary baritone Thomas Hampson, pianist Johannes von Ballestrem, and drummer Dimitri Monstein, the program pays tribute to the great American composers—Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, and Kurt Weill—whose works have blended classical tradition with jazz, blues, and film-score textures into a uniquely American sound. Hampson brings his “Song of America” project to life, a 20‑year archive that tells America’s cultural story through song, while Hope’s acclaimed album *America*—released with the ZKO, the Marcus Roberts Trio, and Joy Denalane—reveals a dialogue between jazz and classical music from the mid‑1930s to the late 1960s. Highlights include: * Aaron Copland – “Hoe‑Down” from *Rodeo* (string orchestra) * Leonard Bernstein – “America” from *West Side Story* Suite * Jessie Montgomery – “Starburst” (string orchestra) * Florence Price – “Adoration” * Stephen Foster – “Beautiful Dreamer” * Harold Arlen – Medley * Bernard Herrmann – “Vertigo” Suite * Kurt Weill – Medley * George Gershwin – “Song‑Suite,” arranged in several forms by Paul Bateman for violin, baritone, piano, percussion, jazz trio, and string orchestra Experience a night that bridges the past and present of American music, setting a majestic tone for the new year. Details & tickets are available—program is subject to change.