Closing Concert: In the Stratosphere of Music This concert features American music. Kamarikesä has traditionally ended with a piece of strong emotions. Aaron Copland wanted to compose music for the entire nation. The quintessentially American Appalachian Spring is filled with hope and joie de vivre that lifts the listener into the stratosphere.

• Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981): Starburst (2012)
• Amy Beach (1867–1944): Theme and Variations in A minor for flute and string quartet, op. 80
• Intermission
• Aaron Copland (1900–1990): Appalachian Spring