1 week away from joining the inspiring @ejacobsenmusic and the @orlandophilorch for a week as cover conductor. This is an extradoinary program that features the world premiere of @jamesleeiii_composer 's Symphony No. 2 "Resolute Souls" alongside Ludwig van Beethoven's Iconic Symphony No. 9, one of the greatest symphonies ever written. I absolutely cannot wait!
The Orlando Philharmonic is joined on stage by acclaimed artists @kikislacksoprano , @kjackmezzo , @michael_a_rodriguez_tenor@crawlissimo and the University of Central Florida University Choir.
To start the program, Lee's new four-movement symphony offers an emotional and uplifting journey inspired by courage, hope, amd the human spirit. On the second half, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 lifts us to new heights as one od the most celebrated works in classical music. The iconic "Ode to Joy" theme closes out the final movement with a timeless anthem of optimism that continues to inspire audiences around the world
Our final concert of the season approaches! Come bring your friends and family on Sunday, May 3rd at 3pm. Witness the virtuosity of our guest soloist, Christopher Guzman, as he performs Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor. Following that, our season finale will conclude with Florence Price's Symphony No. 1, which pulls sources of inspiration from both Western classical tradition and African American spirituals. It was also the first symphony composed by a Black woman by a major American orchestra, our very own Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1933.
All events are free to Harper students. For all other patrons, tickets may be purchased from the Harper Box Office at (847) 925-6100 or online at harpercollege.edu/boxoffice (link in our bio).
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Join us for CCPA’s Spring Opera, Dialogues of the Carmelites, this Friday and Saturday evening!
📆 Friday and Saturday, April 24-25
🕢 7:30-10:30pm
đź“Ť Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
🎫 Reserve tickets at the link in bio
An opera by Francis Poulenc, set to a text by Georges Bernanos and inspired by a novel of Gertrud von le Fort, Dialogues of the Carmelites unfolds as a profound three‑act drama.
Angry, hungry crowds and scaffolds rise up in city squares as priests, nobles, and political prisoners face the merciless blade of the guillotine. The fearful aristocrat Blanche de la Force had hoped the convent would serve as her sanctuary. But as the Mother Superior warned her, this is a house of prayer, not of fear - and death now stands at the sisters’ doorstep. One by one, their faith will be tested.
Part of Roosevelt University’s institutional mission is to promote social consciousness and action toward social justice, and these themes are reflected in the unfolding of the story. Based on historical events of the Reign of Terror during the late 18th century French Revolution, the Dialogues of the Carmelites deals with themes of identity, loyalty, political extremism, faith, heroism, morality, and more.
Prepare to be stunned by the incredible work being done by the entire cast, production team, and orchestra! We hope you can make it. Reserve your ticket now at the link in bio!
This production is made possible through the support of the Joe & Jane Hanauer Endowment for Performing Arts.
Sound of Silent Film with @acmchicago 10 Commisions ranging from experimental cutouts to stop motion to mimes. Tickets are almost sold out!!! 🎟
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I had a great time playing the Concertino for trombone and Orchestra by Ferdinand David with the Harper Symphony. Thanks to @ben_firer for the invitation. #music #trombone
