Classical Americana

Saturday
September 12, 2009, 8:00 p.m.- Laura Turner Concert Hall

Nashville Symphony
Albert-George Schram, Conductor
Alison Brown, Banjo
Sam Bush, Mandolin
Jerry Douglas, Dobro
David "Honeyboy" Edwards, guitar & vocals
Byron House, Bass
Buddy Miller, Guitar
Karen Parks, Vocals
Abigail Washburn, Vocals

This groundbreaking concert, which will explore the strong links between classical music and American roots music, features a stellar list of guest performers, including Alison Brown, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Byron House, Buddy Miller, Karen Parks and Abigail Washburn. They will join the orchestra, led by Resident Conductor Albert-George Schram, to honor the rich weave of our country’s musical traditions — everything from blues and gospel to Aaron Copland and George Gershwin.