Long Beach Symphony: Faces of America at 250

The Long Beach Symphony presents this concert in its Classical Series during the 2026-27 season. For Classical Series subscriptions, visit the LBSO website.

Eckart Preu, Conductor
Zuill Bailey, Cello

Smith - Star Spangled Banner
Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man
Various - Visions of Humanity – 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
James Price Johnson - Harlem Symphony
Gershwin - Overture from Strike Up the Band

Join the Long Beach Symphony for “Faces of America at 250”, a stirring musical celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary performed under the artistic direction of Eckart Preu at the Terrace Theater on October 10, 2026. This powerful concert celebrates the spirit and ideals of America through music. From the stirring strains of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man, the program honors the values of freedom, resilience, and history that define the nation. Visions of Humanity, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, reflects on our collective past while looking toward a hopeful future. The energy and cultural richness of the American experience come alive in James P. Johnson’s Harlem Symphony, culminating in the exuberant optimism of Gershwin’s Strike Up the Band—a joyful finale that captures the bold, spirited voice of America.