After substantial initial success, William Dawson’s Symphony fell into decades of neglect, from which it’s only now emerging. Full of Spiritual melodies and African rhythms, the work is a brilliant and essential piece of American musical history. Joseph Schwantner sets Martin Luther King’s speeches to a soaring and luminous orchestral palate, and Beethoven opens with music of victory over oppression. 

Ludwig van Beethoven

Fidelio: Overture, Op.72c

Joseph Schwantner

New Morning for the World (Daybreak of Freedom)

William Dawson

Negro Folk Symphony

Show Time:

SATURDAY DOORS 6PM | PRECONCERT LECTURE 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM

SUNDAY DOORS 1:30PM | PRECONCERT LECTURE 2PM | SHOW 3PM