The Festival at Sandpoint: Grand Finale, Sounds of Summer

Grand Finale features the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra conducted by Morihiko Nakahara.
The theme of the 2025 Grand Finale performance is “Sounds of Summer.” Programming will include: selections from “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi, “From the New World” by Dvo ák, “Summertime” by Gershwin, and more.
Each of these musical pieces evokes the warmth, energy, and emotions of summer in a unique way.
Selections from “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi are lively violin concertos that vividly depict the changing seasons. Spring bursts with renewal and birdsong, while Summer brings both idyllic warmth and the intensity of a summer storm. "From the New World" by Dvo ák is a symphony that captures the spirit of vast landscapes and summer in America. "Summertime" by Gershwin embodies the languid, dreamy essence of summer with its smooth, bluesy melody.
Together, these pieces and more celebrate the many sounds of summer its beauty, excitement, and relaxation.