Presented by the Diablo Symphony Orchestra, Sounds of the Americas: American Dance! celebrates the vibrant and diverse musical heritage of American dance. Under the direction of conductor Matilda Hofman, this dynamic program features pieces from Florence Price spirited Suite of Dances (1933). Featuring violin soloist Terrie Baune, performing the jazzy and expressive Dancing Man Rhapsody by Libby Larsen (2016), and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s dramatic and powerful Symphonic Dances (1940). From early 20th-century Americana to sweeping orchestral grandeur, this concert explores the rhythmic heartbeat of the Americas through dance-inspired music.