American250: Sounds of Unity - Fall 2026
Rachel McFarlane: American Dialogues
Roberto Sierra: Sinfonietta for Strings
Damien Geter: "Declaration" with J’Nai Bridges, libretto by Aaron Dworkin
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Jessie Montgomery: Banner!
Maurice Ravel arr. Mladen Miloradovic: Blues from Violin Sonata
Igor Stravinsky: Concerto in D for string orchestra, “Basle”

To mark the 250th anniversary of America, American Dialogues celebrates the nation’s ever-evolving story through newly commissioned works and reimagined classics that give voice to our shared ideals and diverse perspectives.

Highlights include Rachel McFarlane’s new title work as well as Maurice Ravel’s timeless Blues movement from the Violin Sonata. Works by Roberto Sierra and Jessie Montgomery offer vibrant explorations of heritage and transformation, while Stravinsky’s Concerto for Strings in D connects past and present in a timeless meditation on artistic freedom.

Through music that bridges time and culture, American Dialogues invites audiences to engage in a musical conversation about who we are—and who we aspire to become.

** denotes arranged for SV
Programs are subject to change.