Songs of War and Peace, Rollo Dilworth, conductor

The concert, led by Rollo Dilworth, will feature Haydn's exquisitely crafted Paukenmesse (Mass in the Time of War), paired with the conductor's gospel-hued choral-orchestral arrangements of African-American spirituals and an original work, Freedom's Plow, commissioned by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Dilworth calls it "a song of freedom, hope, and inspiration that celebrates the contributions of African Americans to the American musical landscape." These works will speak to each other across the centuries about the challenges of living through conflict and the quest for peace. The Northwest Sinfonietta will join the program along with a distinguished quartet of vocal soloists. Tickets for the program are free, but advance reserved tickets are recommended.

Dr. Rollo Dilworth is Professor of Choral Music Education and Vice Dean of the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts at Temple University. Vocal soloists for the program include Soprano Kimberly Eileen Jones; Meg Bragle, Mezzo-Soprano; Cornelius Johnson, Tenor; and Enrico Lagasca, bass-baritone.

Category : Live Music | Classical

Price:
Free: USD 0.0