Dancing in September! Join us for a sensational season premiere showcasing the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in music. The title “Reflect, Renew, Reimagine” is not just a nod to sustainability and progress, but also an invitation to celebrate a more inclusive and sustainable world.

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Reflect, Renew, Reimagine

Central Presbyterian Church Denver

Sculpture Park

Join us for an evening of inspiration and musical excellence as the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorus presents "Visions of Hope" at the Greenfield High School Auditorium. This special concert, marking the close of our 85th season, will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

"Visions of Hope" features an uplifting program celebrating a hopeful and just future through the works of three renowned 20th-century African American composers. The evening will showcase William Grant Still's Symphony No. 2 "Song of a New Race," Margaret Bonds' "Credo" with the PVS Chorus, and selections from Mary D. Watkins' "Dark River: The Fannie Lou Hamer Story," also performed by the PVS Chorus. These pieces collectively explore themes of justice, racial equality, and the African American experience, blending elements of classical Western orchestration with blues, jazz, and gospel.

The concert will feature the talents of soprano Brianna J. Robinson, baritone Nicholas Lagesse, and will be conducted by Tianhui Ng and Dr. Allegra Martin. The evening will also include a pre-concert talk at 6:00 PM by PVS' resident musicologist, Dr. David Schneider, offering deeper insights into the program's historical and cultural context.

In our commitment to making the joy of music accessible to all, tickets for "Visions of Hope" are offered on a sliding scale from $15 to $35, with a suggested price of $25. Special pricing is available for youth, college students, and holders of WIC and EBT cards through the Mass Cultural Council's Card for Culture program.

Don't miss this powerful celebration of hope, justice, and the transformative power of music. Reserve your seats today and be part of a memorable night that promises not only to entertain but to inspire.

Visions of Hope

Greenfield High School

The Lincoln Youth Symphony joins LSO for a side-by-side performance of two movements from Mary Watkins’s Movements in Color. Next, LSO presents the world premiere of Symphony No. 4 “Metaclassical,” written for LSO by Composer-in-Residence Dr. Tyler G. White. After intermission, 22-year-old Tchaikovsky Concerto Competition winner Zlatomir Fung performs Elgar’s Cello Concerto, Op. 85 in E Minor.

Mary D. Watkins

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20 - 21 Sep, 2024

Reflect, Renew, Reimagine · Denver Philharmonic Orchestra

May 11, 2024

Visions of Hope · Pioneer Valley Symphony

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