In the organizer's words:

Leonard Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
George Gershwin Porgy and Bess. Suite for orchestra
Florence Price Juba (3rd movement of the 4th Symphony)
Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings
John WilliamsJaws, Main title
John Williams Star Wars, Main Title

The Dortmund Philharmonic's sponsorship of the Dortmund Youth Orchestra (DOJO) continues with a program full of highlights: rousing rhythms, great melodies, deep emotions, a majestic rush of sound - in this concert, everyone comes into their own, including the young musicians of the DOJO, who play "side by side" on a podium with musicians from the Philharmonic.

George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein are two of the most frequently performed composers of American music. Both effortlessly managed the balancing act between concert and popular music. Florence Price's piece is a discovery to be made in the concert. Price was the first black female composer whose music was performed by one of the five major US orchestras in 1933. The renaissance of her work since a Grammy-winning CD recording in 2020 has attracted worldwide attention. With her idea of replacing the scherzo of a symphony with a jazzy "juba", a dance deeply rooted in African-American traditions, she succeeded in enriching the symphonic genre in an original way. The concert concludes with irresistibly effective film music by John Williams.

• Please note Only bags and rucksacks up to the size of DIN A4 are permitted on the floors of the Konzerthaus. Larger bags must be handed in at the checkroom. For safety reasons, it is also forbidden to bring booster seats for children. Instead, seat cushions are gladly issued to provide a better view for children