Andrea Sorce

Andrea Sorce appears as narrator for the Vallejo Symphony's "The Great American Songbook" program, guiding listeners through works by Copland, Gershwin, Bernstein, and others. This role centers on spoken introduction and context rather than singing or instrumental performance.

This program draws from mid-20th-century American concert music, pairing orchestral color with popular and theatrical roots. Expect Gershwin's blend of jazz-inflected harmony and symphonic scale, likely represented here by his suite drawn from stage and screen tunes, alongside the open, wide-interval sound world associated with Copland and the theatrical energy of Bernstein. As narrator, Sorce's role is to frame these pieces for the audience, offering spoken commentary between or during works that situates the music historically or thematically. The listening experience centers on how spoken narration and orchestral sound alternate and support each other across a program built around American identity and popular song traditions.