Presenting the works of Valerie Coleman, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Hazel Scott, Xavier Foley, William Grant Still, “Duke” Ellington, and Eubie Blake along with artist activists, Double bassist Xavier Foley and pianist Lara Downes.
We are pleased to present America the Melting Pot in our Global Sounds. Local Cultures. season. New West Symphony believes the arts have a critical role to play in capturing the most important stories of our times, expressing the lived experiences of all members of our society, and ultimately leading the way toward a more equitable, inclusive, and just world for all. Join us in the exploration of “America the Melting Pot” for a festival weekend including Meet the Artists and culminating ... view more »
We are pleased to present America the Melting Pot in our Global Sounds. Local Cultures. season. New West Symphony believes the arts have a critical role to play in capturing the most important stories of our times, expressing the lived experiences of all members of our society, and ultimately leading the way toward a more equitable, inclusive, and just world for all. Join us in the exploration of “America the Melting Pot” for a festival weekend including Meet the Artists and culminating with the feature concert presentation that exemplifies unity through music by presenting the works of Valerie Coleman, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Hazel Scott, Xavier Foley, William Grant Still, “Duke” Ellington, and Eubie Blake along with artist activists, Double bassist Xavier Foley and pianist Lara Downes.
AMERICA THE MELTING POT
Premieres Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 3 PM pacific time
MICHAEL CHRISTIE | Conductor
The Glywn and Ruth Chase Music Director
Guest Artists:
XAVIER FOLEY | Composer, Double Bass
EUNICE KIM | Violin
LARA DOWNES | Piano
ASHLEY FAATOALIA | Tenor
Concert Program:
VALERIE COLEMAN | Umoja
FLORENCE PRICE | from Piano Concerto in One Movement
HAZEL SCOTT | Peace of Mind
WILLIAM GRANT STILL | Mother and Child for Strings
MARGARET BONDS | Dream Variations
EDWARD KENNEDY “DUKE” ELLINGTON arr. Rabson | Echoes of Harlem
EUBIE BLAKE arr. Arroyo | Love Will Find a Way
MARGARET BONDS | He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
XAVIER FOLEY | For Justice and Peace
XAVIER FOLEY | Cranberry Juice
EDWARD KENNEDY “ DUKE” ELLINGTON arr. Rabson | I’m Just a Lucky So and So
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