February 28, 2026
Andrew Constantine, conductor
Andre Gaskins, cello
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Symphony, Troy Webdell, conductor
The third concert in our America 250 series opens with Ernest Bloch’s Schelomo: Hebraic Rhapsody. This biblically-inspired work will feature our own Principal Cello Andre Gaskins portraying the voice of King Solomon. A piece for all the people, the evening’s finale will be the Metropolis Symphony by Michael Daugherty, a five-movement work inspired by Superman comics.
Program
GERSHWIN
Cuban Overture
BLOCH
Schelomo: Rhapsodie Hébraïque for Violoncello and Orchestra
Andre Gaskins, cello
Intermission
DAUGHERTY
Metropolis Symphony
Lex
Krypton
Mxyzptlk
Oh, Lois!
Red Cape Tango
