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Through music spanning the 1920s to today, the American Composers Orchestra explores the United States’ influence on the Weimar Republic, and, conversely, aspects of the Weimar legacy that resonate now in American culture. They perform Antheil’s Jazz Symphony, one of the first significant classical pieces influenced by jazz; short works by Duke Ellington, which caused a sensation during Sam Wooding and the Chocolate Kiddies’ 1925 tour of Berlin and Hamburg; and “My Ship” from Kurt Weill’s Lady in the Dark, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. New works include a world premiere by Tonia Ko, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall; a world premiere by John Glover, featuring mezzo-soprano Chrystal E. Williamsand accordionist Felipe Hostins; and the New York premiere of Clans from Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s Lowak Shoppala’.

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American Composers Orchestra

Carnegie Hall

Adapted from Hans Christian Anderson’s The Nightingale, this world premiere opera, co-commissioned and co-produced by Arts Brookfield, tells the story of a collector looking to gather up the world’s most beautiful objects. Prepare for a modern-day fairy tail mounted across three of Brookfield Properties’ public spaces throughout New York City.

Chrystal E. Williams

Mezzo-soprano

Events

Past events

Mar 12, 2024

American Composers Orchestra · Carnegie Hall

8 - 30 Sep, 2023

Protected: Song of the Nightingale · On Site Opera

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