Special MLK Tribute Concert: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the B&O Railroad Museum
*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 01/15/2024
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Commissioned by the Baltimore Symphony, Wordsmith’s powerful new work, in his words,
“Explore[s] the beginnings of American Railroading at the B&O, its impact during the civil war, how it shaped our economy and the roots of the Underground Railroad. The birth of a new way to travel is documented through intimate storytelling, narration, spoken word, powerful choral arrangements, and a cinema worthy score. Unearthed stories from Henry Box Brown, William & Ellen Craft, and more shine a light on the traumatic ordeal’s slaves had to endure to prove their freedom. The B&O Railroad is not just a landmark; it holds a treasure trove of stories that have shaped our country!”
Please join us for a reverent, uplifting, and moving performance paying tribute to Dr. King’s message of equality and unity.
Artists
- Jeri Lynne Johnson, conductor
- Wordsmith, spoken word artist
- Further vocalists TBA
Repertoire
- CARLOS SIMON “The Block”
- ELLINGTON (arr. Henderson, red. Blanchard) Three Black Kings
- III. Martin Luther King
- BONDS Montgomery Variations
- VI. Lament
- VII. Benediction
- STILL Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American”
- I. Longing: Moderato assai
- PRICE Symphony No. 3
- III. Juba: Allegro
- WORDSMITH Network to Freedom (world premiere, BSO commission)
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