Americus

Commissioned by Chamber Orchestra of New York and its Board of Governors in dedication of the 250 Anniversary of the United States of America. World Premiere: Friday, November 20, 2026 at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall. 

 Program Notes/Il Programma
Americus is a symphonic poem, in one movement. The work depicts a variety of historical moments in American history through several memorable original melodies – from revolutionary period bands to a Sousa-like march, from a salute to discoveries and pioneers of the West, to an immigrant folk song and dance, culminating in a joyous finale echoing liberty through fanfares and church bells. Americus is a personal and meaningful musical expression of remembrance, love and gratitude from one hopeful immigrant during a milestone American anniversary. 
From the published score: Poema sinfonico in un movimento. Ciaccona Galante “Lighthouses”, Fanfara “Discoveries”, Interludio, Allegretto “Revolution”, Marcia, Galoppo “Declarations”, Ballata, Andante “Pioneers of the West”, Valzer “Immigrant Folk Song and Dance”, Andante “Carousels”, Inno “Beautiful”, Corale della Marcia “Liberty”.