20th Century American Masters

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM

THE FIREWORKS AREN’T OVER – THEY’VE JUST BEGUN! THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT SYMPHONY OPENS ITS ALL-AMERICAN SEASON ON OCTOBER 3 Celebrating 250 years of American freedom in music, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony (GBS) will open its 81st Season on October 3. In its five concerts during its upcoming season, styled AMERICA: PORTRAITS IN SOUND, Maestro Eduardo Leandro will conduct the music of American giants. The sounds of Bernstein, Gershwin, Copland, Still, Barber and Adams, along with Scott Joplin, Richard Rodgers (Broadway!) Vince Guaraldi (Charlie Brown!) and Robin Hood (Hollywood, 1937!) will fill the Klein and Mertens Theaters between October 3, 2026 and April 17, 2027. “We only get to do this every fifty years,” says GBS President Mark Halstead, “so we decided to pull out all the stops and celebrate the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness as exemplified by music that could only have been born in the Land of the Free.” “20th Century American Masters” on October 3 at The Klein in Bridgeport will showcase Bernstein’s Candide Overture, Barber’s Violin Concerto (with Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh), and Gershwin’s iconic An American in Paris, followed by William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony. The Afro-American Symphony is a rare treat – a genuine gem from the Harlem Renaissance. Subscriptions are on sale now at GBS.org, ranging from $95 to $295 for all five concerts. Get personal service by calling GBS at (203)576-0263. Single tickets for all concerts are available from $21 to $72, but all kids under 19 are FREE, with accompanying adults getting 15% off their tickets.

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