We open in 1940's New York as Manhattan's financial district leads the country out of The Great Depression. The music depicts the city's personality. Angular, robust, and straightforward. America must not forget the tragedy of September 11th, 2001. The music is solemn but not sorrowful. In 2002, New York looks towards the future with optimism so our closing selection is joyous and energetic and resolute faced to the future.