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Hailed for bringing diversity of musical culture into the concert hall, Soulful Symphony has been met with popular and critical acclaim, with the Washington Post declaring that Soulful Symphony's music "sets itself apart...[Atwater's] music is emotional and riveting."
Led by founder and artistic director Darin Atwater, Soulful Symphony is dedicated to the preservation of African?American cultural expression and to the presentation of American vernacular music. See below for complete calendar of events and ticketing information.
The Soulful Symphony season opens on October 24 and 25 with a reprise of last season's sell?out gospel program Say Amen Somebody, featuring all?new music and arrangements, and headlined by gospel great Donnie McClurkin performing some of his greatest hits, such as "Stand" and "We Fall Down." Soulful Sings on April 3 and 4, with guest soloists performing a program that encompasses opera, American art songs and traditional hymns. The Soulful Symphony season wraps up with The Sounds of Motown, May 15 and 16, featuring the music of The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and more, complete with costuming and choreography.
In addition to its regular subscription season, Soulful Symphony will join forces with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Marin Alsop on January 7 and 8 in celebration of the life, legacy and 80th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program will include contemporary composer Joseph Schwantner's stirring work New Morning for the World, which includes texts from Dr. King's most memorable speeches read by former NAACP president Kweisi Mfume.
"In the past four seasons, Soulful Symphony has touched so many hearts with music that celebrates diverse musical traditions, from jazz to spirituals and beyond," commented Mr. Atwater. "In the 2008?2009 season, we are breaking new ground with programs that explore the art of song, from opera to Motown. I hope the community will sing right along with us." -- www.bsomusic.org
Posted August 15th, 2008 by ruzik_tuzik
