Indiana Trust Pops Series

This high-energy, dazzling tribute to the Queen of Soul features Drama Desk Award nominee  Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist  Ryan Shaw performing iconic favorites including “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and more.  Program Various arr. Tompkins Aretha Overture Covey arr. Shoup Chain of Fools Bacharach / David arr. Waldin I Say a Little Prayer DeSylva / Brown / Henderson arr. Rhodes; Orch Stevens Birth of the Blues Wonder arr. Mossman Sir Duke Sager / Hamlisch arr. Raine Nobody Does It Better Traditional arr. Podd What a Friend We Have in Jesus / Climbing Higher Mountains Webb arr. Holcombe MacArthur Park Bates / Ward arr. Shoup America the Beautiful Redding arr. Holmes Respect – Intermission – Various arr. Norris Salute to Ray Charles Brown arr. Waldin I Got You (I Feel Good) Gordon arr. Holcombe Unforgettable Goffin / King / Wexler arr. Bachalis (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Cooke A Change is Gonna Come Wonder arr. Holman Isn't She Lovely Warren arr. Hampton At Last Woods / Campbell / Connelly arr. Shoup Try a Little Tenderness Traditional arr. Podd Amazing Grace Franklin / White arr. Shoup Think (from The Blues Brothers) Naima Burrs, Guest Conductor Naima Burrs, M.M., is a violinist and conductor from Richmond, VA, with a Master of Music in violin performance from the University of Northern Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has performed with numerous orchestras, including the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, and has held leadership roles such as concertmaster and principal second violin. Burrs has appeared on NPR's "With Good Reason" to discuss her career and perform works by African American composers. She was selected for the 2014 Scotia Festival of Music and has served as concertmaster for various projects, including Steven M. Allen's opera The Poet and a PBS documentary ...

One of America’s most accomplished and in-demand Baritones today, Nathan Gunn, comes home to South Bend for one magical night with the Symphony for a power packed evening of Broadway’s biggest hits!  Nathan Gunn Nathan Gunn is an acclaimed baritone known for his diverse career in opera, musical theatre, and recital. Growing up in South Bend, Indiana, Nathan developed a passion for music after being introduced to Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte in high school. He studied music at the University of Illinois, where he is now a professor and codirector of Lyric Theatre @ Illinois. Nathan has performed on prestigious stages worldwide, winning awards like the Grammy for Best Opera Recording (Billy Budd). Notable roles include Papageno in the Met’s first HD broadcast. He also collaborates with musical theater stars and champions new works. Nathan recently debuted a one-man autobiographical show, Flying Solo. Alongside his wife, Julie Gunn, he founded Shot in the Dark Productions to support young artists. They reside in Champaign, Illinois, advocating for arts education and local cultural events Meet the Musicians Here!   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!