A Musical Journey with Richard Glazier & Natalie Cordone

A celebration of the songs, stories and legendary artists who shaped the Great American Songbook.

AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY THROUGH THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Acclaimed pianist and Gershwin authority Richard Glazier joins award-winning vocalist Natalie Cordone for From Gershwin to Garland, an elegant and entertaining journey through some of America’s most beloved music.

Blending extraordinary musicianship, powerhouse vocals and fascinating stories behind the songs, Richard and Natalie celebrate the composers and performers who helped define American popular music—from George and Ira Gershwin to Judy Garland and beyond.

At the heart of the program is Richard’s remarkable personal connection to Ira Gershwin, whom he met as a young musician—an encounter that helped shape a lifelong passion for preserving and sharing this extraordinary musical legacy.

Filled with familiar melodies, engaging storytelling and the warmth of two performers who genuinely love this music, From Gershwin to Garland offers audiences much more than a concert. It’s a musical journey through the songs and stories that have become part of the American experience.

A PERSONAL CONNECTION TO THE GERSHWIN LEGACY

As a young pianist, Richard Glazier had an extraordinary opportunity: he met Ira Gershwin.

That encounter became a defining moment in Richard’s life and launched a decades-long journey exploring, performing and preserving the music of George and Ira Gershwin and their contemporaries.

Today, Richard brings those stories to the stage alongside his acclaimed musicianship, giving audiences a rare connection to the people and history behind the songs.

Paired with Natalie Cordone’s dynamic vocals and natural storytelling, the result is an intimate, sophisticated and thoroughly entertaining celebration of American music.