Rocky Point & Revelry: The Music of Ron Nelson
Celebrate the exuberant brilliance of legendary American composer Ron Nelson in an evening filled with color, elegance, and energy. From the stately charm of Courtly Aires and Dances to the thrilling Rocky Point Holiday, this program showcases Nelson’s unmistakable voice and orchestration. You’ll also hear the majestic Pebble Beach Sojourn featuring the Lay Family Concert Organ, and the powerful Passacaglia on B-A-C-H. It will be Friday full of revelry for sure!
- Savannah River Holiday Overture
- Courtly Aires and Dances
- Pavane for Michele in April
- Epiphanies (with organ)
- Pebble Beach Sojourn (with organ)
- Passacaglia on B-A-C-H
- Rocky Point Holiday
Ron Nelson
1929-2023
“Ron Nelson’s music embodies the spirit of America—vibrant, lyrical, and masterfully crafted.” As conductor Leonard Slatkin observed, Nelson was ‘a quintessential American composer’ whose music moves effortlessly between tradition and innovation.