Join the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra for a powerful and inspiring Season Finale celebrating the spirit of American music.

The program features Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F Major, brought to life by internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Caroline Hong. Experience the world premiere of Un baiser, composed by Ben Shirley, whose clarinet quintet, High Sierra Sonata, is on the GRAMMY® Award-nominated American Stories record by Pacifica Quartet and Anthony McGill, clarinet, featuring vocalist Shawna Corder. The evening concludes with Dvořák’s radiant Symphony No. 8—a joyful celebration of nature, folk traditions, and the beauty of human connection. A fitting finale to a season of Music that Transcends.