Name: Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Start: Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM
End: Sep 17, 2026 10:00 PM
Location: Armstrong Auditorium, Herbert W. Armstrong College

PERFORMING ARTS SERIES | 2026-27 SEASON

Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM

Sep 17, 2026 7:30 PM Sep 17, 2026 10:00 PM America/Chicago Oklahoma City Philharmonic America the Beautiful - A 250 Celebration - https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/okc-philharmonic-america-the-beautiful Armstrong Auditorium 14400 S. Bryant Road Edmond, OK 73034 Armstrong Auditorium sgranger@armstrongauditorium.com

America the Beautiful - A 250 Celebration

Join us for an unforgettable season opener! The Oklahoma City Philharmonic, led by Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate, presents “America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration”—a vibrant tribute to America’s spirit as the nation marks its 250th birthday.

The program opens with Gershwin’s vibrant An American in Paris, evoking 1920s Parisian energy and romance through lively rhythms and soaring melodies. John Adams’ The Dharma at Big Sur follows, channeling West Coast landscapes and innovation with luminous soundscapes for electric violin and orchestra. It closes with with Rachmaninoff’s powerful Symphonic Dances—the first major work he composed after moving to the United States.

Under Maestro Mickelthwate’s passionate leadership, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic delivers these iconic works with precision and heart, inspiring both seasoned fans and newcomers while honoring America’s musical legacy.