Name: A Tribute to Our Roots in Black America
Start: 2026-06-20T19:30:00
Location: Robert Frost Auditorium

Join the Culver City Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable journey through musical heritage. Featuring an array of talented performers, including competition winners Esme Arias-Kim, Alicia Huang, and Minji Choi, the orchestra presents three captivating events: America PLUS!, A Little Russian Romance, and A Tribute to Our Roots in Black America. With pieces by composers such as Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Florence Price, this series promises to engage, enlighten, and entertain music lovers of all backgrounds.

An Orchestral Odyssey: Celebrating American, Russian, and Black Musical Heritage

The Culver City Symphony Orchestra and Marina del Rey Summer Symphony bring a season of rich orchestral experiences in 2026. Audiences will witness the talent of rising stars and seasoned conductors performing timeless pieces. From the American classics in 'America PLUS!' to the enchanting tales of 'A Little Russian Romance,' and culminating in 'A Tribute to Our Roots in Black America,' these events promise to deliver unforgettable musical journeys through diverse cultural landscapes.

Symphonic Celebrations: From American Classics to Russian Romance and Black Heritage

Clyde Mitchell

Culver City Symphony Orchestra / Marina del Rey Summer Symphony

A Little Russian Romance spotlights our 2024-25 Parness Competiton Junior Winner Alicia Huang and Intermediate Winner Minji Choi performing violin concertos by Kabalevsky and Tchaikovsky, with Borodin’s In the Steppes of Central Asia and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2 rounding out the program.

A Little Russian Romance

Robert Frost Auditorium

A Tribute to Our Roots in Black America presents a powerful Juneteenth celebration featuring works by Florence Price, George Walker, William Grant Still, and Scott Joplin—honoring the enduring influence of Black composers on American music.

A Tribute to Our Roots in Black America

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