A lineup of All-American composers: beauty, blues, and some rhythmic grooves.
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Julian Kuerti, Conductor
Jun-Ching Lin, Violin
Djembe Yaru, West Afrikan Drum Group
Louis Moreau GOTTSCHALK | Symphony No. 1, "Night in the Tropics"
Samuel BARBER | Violin Concerto
William Grant STILL | Africa
This lineup of All-American composers encompasses the incredible scope of symphonic music found throughout America! Gottschalk’s rhythmic and creole-influenced First Symphony will have you ready to dance and Barber’s stunningly beautiful Violin Concerto features concertmaster Jun-Ching Lin. In a truly captivating work, William Grant Still’s sensational Africa weaves together influences of blues, jazz, and spirituals.
Tickets range from $26-68
Phone: (269) 250-6984
Email: info@kalamazoosymphony.com
2023/03/18 - 2023/03/18
Additional time info:
An All-American Celebration with the Kalamazoo Symphony will feature a pre-concert (6:30 p.m.) talk led by Executive Director Jessica Mallow Gulley and a post-concert (9 p.m.) talk led by Music Director Julian Kuerti.
We hope you'll join us!
Western Michigan University - Miller Auditorium
2200 Auditorium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008