Name: Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic
Start: 2024-03-24T20:00:00
Location: Schenley Farms Historic District

James Blachly

Michael Vallikappil

Carnegie Mellon University School of Music

Step into a world of musical mastery with an unforgettable orchestra concert featuring the esteemed guest conductor, James Blachly as he leads the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic. Experience the grandeur of Ethel Smyth's powerful Overture to "The Wreckers" as the orchestra transports you to the high seas with its dramatic crescendos and stirring melodies. Delve into the haunting beauty of Ralph Vaughan Williams' timeless masterpiece, On Wenlock Edge, featuring tenor Michael Vallikappil, where lush harmonies and evocative lyrics intertwine to paint a vivid portrait of the English countryside. Be moved by the rich tapestry of sound in William Levi Dawson's groundbreaking Negro Folk Symphony, a celebration of African-American musical heritage that pulses with rhythm, melody, and spirit.