Offering a mix of contemporary and classical composers, this concert honors Black History Month by centering three major works by African American composers. Taking its inspiration from the New Testament gospels and Haydn’s Seven Last Words, Joel Thompson’s haunting and beautiful Seven Last Words of the Unarmed (for chorus and orchestra) is the centerpiece of this program, foregrounding the difficult and painful feelings surrounding race and law enforcement.

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Voices of the Unarmed: Justice, Love, Resilience

The Carolina Theatre

Music for the whole family with light classics and popular music are featured in this concert at the Emily K Center that serves over 2,000 Durham K-12 students on their college journeys. Gifted young musicians from nationally celebrated Kidznotes will sit side by side with DSO musicians sharing their joy in music and gaining invaluable experience from their professional colleagues in the DSO.

Family Concert at Emily K

Emily K Center

This free family concert of classical, jazz, and “pops” selections will also feature food trucks and an instrument petting zoo. The orchestra will perform under a pavilion with a large lawn, drawing crowds from the surrounding neighborhoods.

William Henry Curry

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Feb 14, 2025

Voices of the Unarmed: Justice, Love, Resilience ·

Apr 26, 2025

Family Concert at Emily K · Durham Symphony Orchestra

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