The Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra presents a new composition by the legendary Dave Brubeck entitled Ansel Adams: America. The piece is orchestrated by his son Chris Brubeck. This performance will be for one night only Saturday April 11, 2009 at 8pm in the Sacramento Community Center Theater, located at 1301 L street Sacramento California 95814.

Dave Brubeck composed this work as a tribute to the legendary California photographer Ansel Adams. Adams’ iconic photographs will be projected in the theater above the orchestra on a high definition video display, while the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra performs music composed especially to be performed with the photography.

The project is part of the orchestra's ongoing California Compositions, recognizing composers, musicians and people who have contributed to the cultural and historical richness of the Golden State. Chris Brubeck and Levi Saelua will co-host a pre-concert lecture at 7pm in the Auditorium of the Community Center Theater.

For tickets call the Community Center Theater Box Office at (916) 264-5181 or www.tickets.com. For group sales call the Sacramento Philharmonic offices (916) 732-9045 ex. 103 Greg Wellman

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive