Postcards from Abroad

Postcards from Abroad invites you on a cinematic journey through America’s musical crossroads, guided by world‑renowned composers who brought their homeland’s voices to new horizons. The film opens with Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” a sweeping masterpiece created during his 1893‑1895 residency in the United States. Dvořák melds Native American, African‑American, and folk traditions into one of the most melodic, beloved symphonies ever written. Next we hear Dimitri Shostakovich’s daring Walt from Jazz Suite No. 2—a bold introduction of jazz into classical repertoire that defied the constraints of Stalinist Russia. The journey continues with Paul Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis, a work born of his flight from Nazi persecution in Germany and his fusion of German rigor with the vibrant sounds he encountered in America. A cinematic treat from the movies arrives in Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s “Robin Hood Suite.” The Austrian composer’s Viennese training is reshaped for American audiences, forever altering the Hollywood musical landscape. Concluding the season finale, you’ll experience an unforgettable night that celebrates America’s diverse musical tapestry through the eyes of its most passionate exiles. For details and tickets, visit the provided link.