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"Dvořák's New World" unpacks Antonín Dvořák's prediction that the future of classical music would be found in the United States rather than Europe. Florence Prices' most famous work, "Ethiopia's Shadow in America," concludes the Masterworks series.  Streaming Sample   Program Alastair Willis, Music Director George Shirley, narrator  Gershwin Porgy and Bess excerpts  Tate Chokfi’  Price Ethiopia’s Shadow in America I. Introduction and Allegretto: The Arrival of the Negro in America When First Brought Here as a Slave II. Andante: His Resignation and Faith III. Allegro: His Adaptation Intermission  Dvořák Symphony No. 9 I. Adagio—Allegro molto II. Largo III. Molto vivace IV. Allegro con fuoco Pre-concert Talk Your concert ticket includes the pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. Come early to learn more about the music with Music Director Alastair Willis.   Program Notes Chokfi’ Jerod Impichcha̱achaaha' Tate Born July 25, 1968, Norman, Oklahoma, Composed: 2018 Premiered May 6, 2018, Commissioned by Oklahoma Youth Orchestra Duration: 9 minutes Chokfi’ (choke-fee) is the Chickasaw word for rabbit, who is an important trickster legend within Southeast American Indian cultures. Inspired by a commission for youth orchestra I decided to create a character sketch that would be both fun and challenging for the kids. Different string and percussion techniques and colors represent the complicated and diabolical personality of this rabbit person. In honor of my Muscogee Creek friends, I have incorporated a popular tribal church hymn as the melodic and musical base.  – Jerod Impichcha̱achaaha’ Tate Ethiopia’s Shadow in America Florence Price  Born: April 9, 1887, in Little Rock, Arkansas Died: June 3, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois Composed: 1932 Length: 14 minutes  Ethiopia’s Shadow in America is one of only a few pieces in Price’s musical selection in which she provided a descriptive accompanying narrative. The first page of the manuscript score explains that she wanted it to portray “I – The Arrival of the Negro in America when first ...

This series showcases orchestral music from various periods and styles blended with contemporary composers, world-renowned soloists, and more!

Sixth in the series, this Alastair Presents takes you to nineteenth-century Vienna and into the musical family of Strauss where overtures, waltzes, polkas, and songs you love were composed for the first time.    Secure your seat with a Season subscription. Visit www.southbendsymphony.org or call 574-232-6343 to save your seats and get the best prices! Single tickets on sale July 22, 2024.

Indulge in the virtuosity of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, followed by the majestic allure of Brahms Symphony No. 3. Experience an evening of unparalleled musical brilliance and be transported by the captivating melodies of these timeless masterpieces. Brahms – Symphony No. 3 Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35     Secure your seat with a Season subscription. Visit www.southbendsymphony.org or call 574-232-6343 to save your seats and get the best prices! Single tickets on sale July 22, 2024.

Indulge in an unforgettable musical journey as Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances sweep you into a whirlwind of emotion, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis enchants with its ethereal beauty, and Piazzolla’s Bandoneon Concerto captivates with its passionate rhythms.    Williams – Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis   Piazzolla – Bandoneon Concerto  Rachmaninoff – Symphonic Dances   Secure your seat with a Season subscription. Visit www.southbendsymphony.org or call 574-232-6343 to save your seats and get the best prices! Single tickets on sale July 22, 2024.  

Pianist Jeffrey Biegel brings Peter Boyer’s captivating Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue, along with a Piano Concerto by Adolphus Hailstork. The 92nd Season ends with Gershwin’s An American in Paris.    Copland – Danzón Cubano   Jeffrey Boyer – Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue, Jeffrey Biegel, piano  Adolphus Hailstork– Piano Concerto, Jeffrey Biegel, piano   Gershwin – An American in Paris     Secure your seat with a Season subscription. Visit www.southbendsymphony.org or call 574-232-6343 to save your seats and get the best prices! Single tickets on sale July 22, 2024.