A concert illuminating the diverse voices of American classical music, including works by Anna Clyne, Copland, Barber, and a rare performance of songs by Florence Price, the first African-American woman to have an orchestral piece performed by a major orchestra.
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This summer’s Naumburg Orchestral concerts illuminates the the diverse voices of American classical music, from well-known works by Copland and Barber to unjustly neglected songs by Florence Price, the first African-American woman to have an orchestral piece performed by a major modern orchestra, to the contemporary sounds of New York-based composer Anna Clyne. Emerging soprano Jasmine Muhammad will join the Orchestra of St. Luke’s for this special and rare performance of songs by Florence Price.
Program
Anna Clyne
"Prince of Clouds"
Florence Price
"Songs"
Samuel Barber
Adagio for Strings
Aaron Copland
Appalachian Spring
