North Shore Symphony Orchestra • 2026–2027 Season
Copland and Bernstein
Celebrating the enduring friendship and shared legacy of Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, alongside masterworks by George Gershwin and Henry Cowell.
About the Performance
Join the North Shore Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (Adelphi PAC) for an unforgettable evening celebrating the quintessential American sound.
November 14 holds profound historical resonance for American classical music. It marks Aaron Copland’s birthday (born November 14, 1900) as well as the exact anniversary of the fabled day in 1943 when a 25-year-old Leonard Bernstein stepped onto the podium of the New York Philharmonic on a few hours' notice, catapulting him to international acclaim overnight.
Led by Music Director Harry Marenstein, this performance honors their lifelong friendship and shared legacy, weaving together Copland’s lyrical nostalgia, Bernstein’s kinetic energy inWest Side Story, and brilliant companion works by George Gershwin and Henry Cowell.
Featured Repertoire
Under the baton of Music Director Harry Marenstein, the program highlights iconic works by American masters:
Aaron Copland
Our Town (Music from the Film Score)
Variations on a Shaker Melody
Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Leonard Bernstein
Overture to West Side Story
Selections from West Side Story
George Gershwin
Promenade ("Walking the Dog")
Lullaby for Strings
Henry Cowell
Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 3
Reserve Admission
Tickets for this performance are offered through our suggested donation model. Seating is limited, so please reserve your seats in advance.