Falletta Conducts Gershwin & Strauss 

JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano

Hailstork: Fanfare on Amazing Grace
Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F (Joyce Yang)
Strauss: Dance of the Seven Veils
Strauss: Suite from Rosenkavalier  

Maestro Falletta and pianist Joyce Yang opens the 2026/27 season with Gershwin’s glorious Piano Concerto in F. Hailing from the golden age of Jazz and written by America’s beloved crossover composer, the elegance of the orchestra amplifies tunes you’ll be whistling as you leave the hall. The fireworks of Hailstork’s Fanfare on Amazing Grace and Strauss’ lush romanticism perfectly bookend this opening concert.  

For the respect and consideration of all Omaha Symphony patrons, children under 5 years of age are prohibited from attending this performance.