New Discovery Chat!

Discovery Orchestra Chat 184 – Gershwin’s “Prelude I” with Maestro Maull

This is the first of an exciting collection of Discovery Chat videos exploring the brilliance of George Gershwin’s Three Preludes for Piano—beginning with Prelude I.

Hosted by Artistic Director George Marriner Maull and featuring acclaimed pianist Enriqueta Somarriba, these engaging Chats invite you to actively listen—uncovering the rhythmic drive, jazz influences, and surprising musical twists that make this piece so electrifying.

You won’t just hear Prelude I—you’ll discover how it works. From Gershwin’s bold opening gestures to his playful use of repetition, sequence, and syncopation, this Chat reveals the hidden details that transform a great piece into an unforgettable listening experience.

Whether you’re a lifelong classical fan or simply curious, you’ll come away listening to Gershwin in a whole new way. As Maestro Maull always says: “The more we perceive, the more we receive.”